Age limits restrict all kinds of activities in Louisiana. The age of consent in Louisiana is But what exactly does this mean? If you have been accused of violating an age of consent law in Louisiana, contact a Baton Rouge statutory rape lawyer at the Law Offices of Ossie Brown today.
We can help you navigate this legal minefield and protect your future. Call to schedule a free consultation with a Baton Rouge sex crimes lawyer. Under Louisiana law, children under the age of 17 cannot legally consent to sexual contact.
Legally, consensual sexual intercourse cannot occur when one or both parties are under the age of legal consent. The age of consent law protects minors from entering into adult relationships before they have the mental or emotional capacity to do so. Louisiana rape laws and LRS outlines felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Under this statute, this crime is committed when:. LRS This occurs when:. Under Louisiana law, statutory rape is also known as carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Carnal knowledge of a juvenile involves anal, oral, or vaginal sexual intercourse with someone under the age of 17βthe age of consent in Louisiana.
Carnal knowledge of a juvenile typically implies some form of consent from the underage victim, but sexual consent cannot be legally given until the age of The penalties for statutory rape cases in Louisiana range from minor fines to felony conviction and sex offender registration.
The penalty for carnal knowledge of a juvenile depends on the age of the alleged victim and the age difference between the victim and the suspect.
