Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:92.1: Encouraging or contributing to child delinquency, dependency, or neglect; penalty; suspension of sentence; definitions
What this law says, in plain English
A parent, guardian, or other person who encourages, causes, or contributes to a child's delinquency, dependency, or neglect may be fined up to $1,000, imprisoned for up to six months, or both.
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