Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:42: First degree rape

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

First degree rape is sexual intercourse without consent committed under specified circumstances, including against persons 65+, under age 13, with weapons present, or by multiple offenders. Punishment is life imprisonment at hard labor.

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