Simple Rape - Louisiana Sexual Assault Laws

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

Simple Rape Crime & Punishment in Louisiana :

The Louisiana code § 14:43 defines one degrees of the crime simple 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	Simple Rape - Charge Description	Punishment
Felony	A person in Louisiana commits the crime of simple rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another when the defendant intentionally misleads a female victim into believing that he is her husband. A person in Louisiana commits the crime of simple rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another when the victim is temporarily or permanently incapable of understanding the nature of the act and the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was incapacitated. A person in Louisiana commits the crime of simple rape by engaging in oral, anal, or vaginal sex with another when the victim is unable to resist or understand the nature of the act due to intoxication or for some other reason and the defendant knew or should have known that the victim was incapacitated.	Up to 25 years in prison (without hard labor) without probation/parole/ suspension

Simple Rape is a charge that is unique to Louisiana. Crimes that would be prosecuted as simple rape in Louisiana will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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