This bill amends Louisiana's simple burglary laws by modifying the penalties associated with the crime. Specifically, it removes the previous reference to Paragraph (2) in R.S. 14:62(B)(1) and replaces it with references to both Paragraphs (2) and (3). The existing penalty for simple burglary remains a fine of up to two thousand dollars and imprisonment for up to twelve years.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision under R.S. 14:62(B)(3) that establishes a specific penalty for offenders who commit multiple simple burglaries as part of a continuous sequence of events. Under this new provision, such offenders will face imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than twelve years, with at least one year of the sentence to be served without the possibility of probation or suspension. This aims to impose stricter consequences for repeat offenders of simple burglary.

Statutes affected:
HB16 Original: 14:62(B)(1)
HB16 Engrossed: 14:62(B)(1)
HB16 Reengrossed: 14:62(B)(1)
HB16 Enrolled: 14:62(B)(1)
HB16 Act 417: 14:62(B)(1)