HB132

Louisiana HB132 expands the definition of battery of a police officer to include directing sound at an officer in close proximity.

Louisiana HB132 modifies the definition of battery of a police officer to include the intentional directing of sound at a police officer in close proximity, such as within three feet of the officer's ear or head, under circumstances capable of causing pain or hearing injury. The bill also provides an enhanced penalty when battery of a police officer is committed by more than one person. The enhanced penalty includes fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment from two to seven years, with at least thirty days served without parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.