§ 14:101 Desecration of graves
§ 14:101.1 Purchase or sale of human organs
§ 14:101.2 Unauthorized use of sperm, ovum, or embryo
§ 14:102 Definitions; cruelty to animals
§ 14:102.1 A.(1) Any person who intentionally or with criminal negligence commits any of the following shall be guilty of simple cruelty to animals:
§ 14:102.2 Seizure and disposition of animals cruelly treated
§ 14:102.3 Search warrant; animal cruelty offenses
§ 14:102.4 Confined animals; necessary food and water
§ 14:102.5 Dogfighting; training and possession of dogs for fighting
§ 14:102.6 Seizure and destruction or disposition of dogs and equipment used in dogfighting
§ 14:102.7 Search warrant for dogfighting offenses
§ 14:102.8 Injuring or killing of a police animal
§ 14:102.9 Interference with animal research; research laboratory or farm
§ 14:102.10 Bear wrestling; penalty
§ 14:102.11 Illegal contact sports; penalty
§ 14:102.12 As used in this Section and R.S. 14:102.13 through 102.18, the following definitions shall apply:
§ 14:102.13 Hearing to determine if dog is dangerous or vicious
§ 14:102.14 Unlawful ownership of dangerous dog
§ 14:102.15 Unlawful ownership of a vicious dog
§ 14:102.16 Seizure and destruction or disposition of dangerous or vicious dogs
§ 14:102.17 All dangerous dogs shall be properly licensed and vaccinated. The licensing authority shall include the dangerous designation in the registration records of the dog, either after the owner of the dog has agreed to the designation or the court has de
§ 14:102.18 Seizure and disposition of dogs which cause death or inflict bodily injury
§ 14:102.19 Hog and canine fighting prohibited; penalties
§ 14:102.20 Sport killing of zoo or circus animals prohibited
§ 14:102.21 Unauthorized use of the identity of a deceased soldier
§ 14:102.22 A. Harboring or concealing an animal which has bitten or inflicted serious bodily injury on a human is committed when a person knows or has reason to know that an animal has bitten o
§ 14:102.23 Cockfighting
§ 14:102.24 Participation in cockfighting
§ 14:102.25 Unlawfully supplying any product for the purpose of falsifying a screening test
§ 14:102.26 Unlawful restraint of a dog; definitions; penalties
§ 14:102.27 Unlawful sale of a live dog or cat at certain locations
§ 14:102.28 A. It shall be unlawful to transport live feral swine by any person not in possession of proof of registration as a feral swine authorized transporter with the Louisiana Board of Ani
§ 14:102.29 A. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, purchase, sell, transfer, or manufacture animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to engage in, promote, or facilitate animal
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 14 > Chapter 1 > Part VI > Subpart B - Offenses Affecting the Public Sensibility

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Architectural-engineering corporation: means a corporation organized pursuant to this Chapter for the practice of architecture as provided for by La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1171
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dental practitioner: means anyone issued a permit or licensed to practice under the provisions of Chapter 9 of Title 37, when engaged in such practice, and shall include professional dental corporations and partnerships. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:4230
  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Enrolled bill: The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate officials, and submitted to the President/Governor for signature.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Medical institution: means any hospital as defined in La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 9:4230
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • professional occupational therapy corporation: means a corporation organized pursuant to this Chapter for the practice of occupational therapy. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1190
  • Professional social work corporation: means a corporation organized pursuant to this Chapter for the practice of social work. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:1400
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.