Louisiana § RS 14:65.1 - Purse snatching
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:65.1 — Purse snatching, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:65.1. Purse snatching
A. Purse snatching is the theft of anything of value contained within a purse or wallet at the time of the theft, from the person of another or which is in the immediate control of another, by use of force, intimidation, or by snatching, but not armed with a dangerous weapon.
B. Whoever commits the crime of purse snatching shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not less than two years and for not more than twenty years.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 645, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 14:65.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:65.1 cover?
Section RS 14:65.1 ("Purse snatching") 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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