Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:112.12: Unlawful entry or reentry into the state of Louisiana by an alien
What this law says, in plain English
Louisiana law makes it a crime for an alien to unlawfully enter or reenter the state while unlawfully present. First offense: up to 6 months imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine. Second or subsequent offense: 1–2 years imprisonment and/or up to $10,000 fine.
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