Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:134.3: Abuse of office

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A public officer or employee commits a crime by using their authority to coerce anyone into providing something of value they are not entitled to by their position. Violation carries imprisonment of one to five years and a fine up to five thousand dollars.

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.