Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:69: Illegal possession of stolen things

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Illegal possession of stolen property is a crime whose severity depends on the value of items possessed, ranging from up to 6 months imprisonment for items under $1,000 to up to 20 years for items worth $25,000 or more.

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