Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:81.2: Molestation of a juvenile or a person with a physical or mental disability
What this law says, in plain English
Molestation of a juvenile or disabled person involves committing lewd or lascivious acts on such persons using force, coercion, or supervisory authority. Penalties range from 5–20 years imprisonment depending on victim age and offender's position of control.
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