False Imprisonment

False Imprisonment in Louisiana is defined by LA. Revised Statute 14.46, the following statutes define and govern the potential sentences for:

False Imprisonment

False Imprisonment while armed with a dangerous weapon

Definition of False Imprisonment

While each of these charges have distinguishing elements, in order to be convicted of one of the above charges a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the defendant intentionally confined or detained another without their consent and without proper legal authority.

As is clear by the charges listed above, the Louisiana Legislature has categorized the charges of false imprisonment by the means.

Possible Penalties for False Imprisonment

The possible penalties for False Imprisonment in Louisiana differ greatly based on the circumstances and the exact statute a defendant is charged under but range from a fine to incarceration with hard labor for 10 (ten) years.

Potential Defenses to False Imprisonment

A consultation with one of the attorneys at Lawrence & Odom can bring to light facts and circumstances useful in mounting unique and creative defenses or mitigating factors such as: lack of actual confinement, an unreasonable belief of detention, absence of intent, or consent.

Lawrence & Odom has recently achieved results such as these for clients like you:

Recent Case Results

A student of Grambling State University was arrested on campus for the felony charges of Possession With Intent To Distribute A Schedule I CDS, Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms, Carrying A Firearm Or Dangerous Weapon By A Student Or Nonstudent On School Property..., Violation Of Uniform CDS ... Read On
Upon further investigation, Mr. Lawrence discovered very little evidence of contact and no evidence of strangulation. After a brief conference with the prosecutor, all charges were dropped. Read On
Grambling State University Police responded to a call about a young man, identified as Mr. DD, carrying a firearm inside of McCall Hall, on Grambling State University Campus. Mr. DD was approached by police, who secured the firearm. Mr. DD was brought outside, where he stated that he was carrying... Read On

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