Louisiana § RS 29:214 - Article 114. Endangerment offenses
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§ RS 29:214. Article 114. Endangerment offenses
A. Reckless endangerment. Any person subject to this Code who engages in conduct that is wrongful and reckless or is wanton, and is likely to produce death or grievous bodily harm to another person, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
B. Dueling. Any person subject to this Code who fights or promotes, or is concerned in or connives at fighting a duel, or who, having knowledge of a challenge sent or about to be sent, fails to report the facts promptly to the proper authority, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
C. Firearm discharge, endangering human life. Any person subject to this Code who, willfully and wrongly, discharges a firearm under circumstances such as to endanger human life shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
D. Carrying concealed weapon. Any person subject to this Code who unlawfully carries a dangerous weapon concealed on or about his person shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Acts 2022, No. 672, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:214 cover?
Section RS 29:214 ("Article 114. Endangerment offenses") 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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