Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:51: Aggravated arson

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Aggravated arson is intentionally damaging property or setting fire to a structure, watercraft, or movable property by explosive or fire when human life endangerment is foreseeable. Punishment includes 6–20 years imprisonment at hard labor, with at least 2 years without parole, plus up to $25,000 fine.

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