Louisiana § RS 40:1133.11 - Prosecution
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1133.11 — Prosecution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1133.11. Prosecution
A. Any person who violates the provisions of R.S. 40:1133.10 shall be subject to prosecution. This prosecution shall be brought in the name of the state, provided the provisions of this Part shall not prevent or interfere with a prosecution brought by the district attorney of a parish when a prosecution or a pre-prosecution proceeding has been initiated by the district attorney.
B. Whoever is found guilty of violating any provision of R.S. 40:1133.10 shall, upon a first conviction, be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Upon a second or subsequent conviction, the offender shall be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than two years and fined not more than five thousand dollars.
Acts 1997, No. 913, §2; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1232.10 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1133.11
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1133.11 cover?
Section RS 40:1133.11 ("Prosecution") 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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