Louisiana HB102 creates the crime of second degree cruelty to elderly and persons with infirmities.
Louisiana HB102 creates the crime of second degree cruelty to elderly and persons with infirmities. This offense involves intentional or criminally negligent mistreatment or neglect by any person or caregiver that causes serious bodily injury to an elderly person or someone with an infirmity or disability. The law designates this offense as a crime of violence and sets penalties, including imprisonment at hard labor for up to 40 years.
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