Prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student - Louisiana Sexual Assault Laws
Prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student Crime & Punishment in Louisiana :
The Louisiana code § 14:81.4 defines two degrees of the crime prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student, 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 | Prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student - Charge Description | Punishment |
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Felony |
If second or subsequent offense. | Punishable by fine of not more than $5000 and by imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for not less than 1 nor more than 5 years |
Misdemeanor |
Punishable by fine of not more than $1000, and/or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months |
Prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student is a charge that is unique to Louisiana. Crimes that would be prosecuted as prohibited sexual conduct between educator and student in Louisiana will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.