Louisiana § RS 14:46.1 - False imprisonment; offender armed with dangerous weapon
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:46.1 — False imprisonment; offender armed with dangerous weapon, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 14:46.1. False imprisonment; offender armed with dangerous weapon
A. False imprisonment while armed with a dangerous weapon is the unlawful intentional confinement or detention of another while the offender is armed with a dangerous weapon.
B. Whoever commits the crime of false imprisonment while armed with a dangerous weapon shall be imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than ten years.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 752, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 14:46.1 cover?
Section RS 14:46.1 ("False imprisonment; offender armed with dangerous weapon") 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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