Louisiana § RS 14:37.2 - Aggravated assault upon a peace officer
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:37.2 — Aggravated assault upon a peace officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:37.2. Aggravated assault upon a peace officer
A. Aggravated assault upon a peace officer is an assault committed upon a peace officer who is acting in the course and scope of his duties.
B. Whoever commits an aggravated assault upon a peace officer shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not less than one year nor more than ten years, with or without hard labor, or both.
Acts 1995, No. 881, §1; Acts 1997, No. 936, §1; Acts 2001, No. 309, §1; Acts 2003, No. 239, §1; Acts 2016, No. 225, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:37.2 cover?
Section RS 14:37.2 ("Aggravated assault upon a peace officer") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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