Forcible Rape - Louisiana Sexual Assault Laws

In Louisiana, the criminal charge of Forcible Rape is classified as a Felony.

Forcible Rape Crime & Punishment in Louisiana :

The Louisiana code § 14:42.1 defines one degrees of the crime forcible rape, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Forcible Rape - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	A person in Louisiana commits the crime of forcible rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex when the victim is prevented from resisting or understanding the nature of the act due to a narcotic or other controlled substance administered by the defendant without the victim’s knowledge. A person in Louisiana commits the crime of forcible rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex when the victim is prevented from resisting by force or threats of physical violence.	5-40 years in prison with hard labor; 2 year minimum without probation/parole/suspension

Forcible Rape defined in other states :

Forcible Rape is a charge in a total of one other state(s). The exact definition, charge type, and potential sentencing of this charge varying state to state. For further details please refer to the state page.

State	Charge Type(s)	Punishment(s)
Missouri	Felony	10 years to life; 5 years to life

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