Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:93: Cruelty to juveniles
What this law says, in plain English
Cruelty to juveniles is intentional or criminally negligent mistreatment, neglect, or exposure of a child under 17 that causes unjustifiable pain or suffering, or involves drug manufacturing or clandestine labs. Penalties range up to ten years imprisonment, or twenty years if the victim is eight or younger.
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