Sexual Battery
Sexual Battery in Louisiana is defined by LA. Revised Statute 15:542.1.4 , the following statutes define and govern the potential sentences for:
Definition of Sexual Battery
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 touched the anus or genitals of the victim by using any instrumentality or any part of the body of the offender, directly or through clothing, or the touching of the anus or genitals of the offender by the victim using any instrumentality or any part of the body of the victim, directly or through clothing under certain circumstances explained in the statute.
Possible Penalties for Sexual Battery
The possible penalties for Burglary 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 25 (twenty-five) years.
Potential Defenses to Sexual Battery
A consultation with one of the attorneys at Lawrence Law Firm can bring to light facts and circumstances useful in mounting unique and creative defenses or mitigating factors such as: lack of intent, lack of knowledge, authorization, or consent.
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