Louisiana § RS 3:4227 - Assaults
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4227 — Assaults, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:4227. Assaults
Any person who forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, impedes, intimidates or interferes with any person while engaged in or on account of the performance of his official duties under this Chapter shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. Whoever, in the commission of any such acts, uses a deadly or dangerous weapon, shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both. Whoever kills any person while engaged in or on account of the performance of his official duties under this Chapter shall be punished as provided under the applicable state law.
Acts 1968, No. 376, §25; Acts 1985, No. 73, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:4227
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4227 cover?
Section RS 3:4227 ("Assaults") 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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