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
The Louisiana Legislature has enacted a host of laws that protect men and women from the sexually criminal actions of others. Its law regarding sexual battery, as discussed in title 14, section 43.1 of the state’s criminal code, contemplates a variety of ways that a person can violate the statute and be charged with a… Read more
One of the most damaging aspects of being convicted of a sex crime in Louisiana is the potential for the accused to end up having to register with the Sex Offender Registry. The registry pulls together data on people who have been convicted of certain sex crimes and makes that data available to the public… Read more
Date rape occurs when one person forces another person to engage in sex. What differentiates date rape from the more general term “rape” is that date rape happens between individuals who have had a prior social relationship. At colleges and universities all throughout Louisiana, date rape can be a serious problem for those who claim… Read more
In the cinema blockbuster “Pretty Woman,” a young prostitute is hired by a wealthy man to escort him through a variety of commitments. In the end and in true Hollywood form, the man and woman fall in love and she ends her life on the street. While this fairy tale story may provide for good… Read more
It is generally accepted in Louisiana and in other parts of the United States that a person becomes an adult when he or she reaches the age of 18. Many rights are conferred upon an individual upon achieving that age; the rights to join the military and to vote are among the most commonly cited…. Read more
The Louisiana Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry is a database of named individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes. The state has designated particular offenses as sex offenses and people who commit those crimes must register with the database so that other citizens can determine if violators live in their communities. Not all… Read more
America is often called “the home of the free” and citizens of this country enjoy rights and privileges that do not exist in all other nations. Louisiana residents have rights that stem from state and federal laws; however, they must also respect the prohibitions that those laws place on their actions. While some actions and… Read more
Access to the internet is ubiquitous. Many New Orleans residents can get online through their work or home computers, smart phones or at their local libraries or schools. While many online activities, such as checking email or updating a social media account, may be harmless, other activities can result in a person facing serious criminal… Read more
