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Louisiana Misdemeanor Crimes and Sentences
Learn which crimes are treated as misdemeanors in Louisiana, and how they're punished.
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Expunging or Sealing Adult Criminal Records in Louisiana
In Louisiana, your criminal record may be expunged -- that is, erased or sealed -- under the circumstances described below. If your record qualifies, it will be hidden from public view.
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Louisiana Criminal Statute of Limitations
Below is a summary of the statute of limitation periods for criminal cases in the state of Louisiana. Statutes of limitations set forth the time period within which the state must commence a case against someone for a crime. If the state tries to bring an action against someone after the applicable time period has passed, the person charged can have the case dismissed.
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Driving on a Suspended License in Louisiana
"Driving is a privilege and not a right." In Louisiana, this saying is borne out through the many ways your license may be suspended or revoked. A number of criminal convictions, driving offenses, and other matters can cause the loss of your license. If you drive while your license is suspended or revoked, you could be charged with a crime.
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Louisiana Minor in Possession (MIP) of Alcohol Laws
The State of Louisiana has enacted minor in possession (MIP) laws to discourage underage minors from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages in public. Public possession is defined as alcoholic beverage consumption in any place that is open to the public, including streets and highways.
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Louisiana Petty Theft and Other Theft Laws
Louisiana criminal statutes defines theft as the taking anything of value which belongs to another person, either without the consent of the other person, or by fraudulent conduct.
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Shoplifting Charges in Louisiana
Shoplifting in Louisiana is a crime with serious penalties, including potential fines and jail time. In addition to facing criminal penalties, shoplifters can be sued by merchants in civil court to recover damages.
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Under Louisiana’s laws, a person commits the crime of statutory rape (also called carnal knowledge of a juvenile) by engaging in sexual activity with a child under the age of 17.
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In Louisiana, a person commits the crime of rape or sexual battery by engaging in sexual activity without the other person’s consent.