How is statutory rape defined under Louisiana law?

Posted on November 18, 2015

An individual can face statutory rape charges in Louisiana even if his or her alleged victim provides consent. The state’s criminal code outlines several specific circumstances under which a person may face a felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile charge, otherwise known as statutory rape. According to Title 14, section 80 of the Louisiana Revised… Read more

Jurisdictional rules can make a charge a federal crime

Posted on November 4, 2015

New Orleans residents who watch legal dramas or who read crime novels may be familiar with the concept of jurisdiction. Jurisdiction gives certain courts or law enforcement agencies the right to pursue particular kinds of criminal and legal cases. For example, there are some crimes that are only heard under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana… Read more