Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law

La. R.S. 14 § 14:98.3: Operating while impaired; third offense; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A third conviction for operating while impaired carries a mandatory prison sentence of 1–5 years, a $2,000 fine, and supervised probation. At least one year must be served without parole or probation unless the offender enters a drug court program.

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