Louisiana § RS 40:1755 - Penalty
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1755 — Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:1755. Penalty
A. Any person who violates R.S. 40:1752 shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than one year nor more than ten years.
B. Any person who has been convicted of, or found not guilty by reason of insanity for, a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) which is a felony, or an attempt to commit a crime of violence as defined in R.S. 14:2(B) which is a felony, who thereafter violates any of the provisions of R.S. 40:1752 shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than three years nor more than ten years.
Acts 1932, No. 80, §§5, 6; Acts 2023, No. 120, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 40:1755
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:1755 cover?
Section RS 40:1755 ("Penalty") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 40:1755?
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