This bill amends existing Louisiana laws regarding domestic violence offenses, specifically focusing on cases that involve strangulation. It introduces additional penalties for offenders, stipulating that if strangulation occurs, the offender will face imprisonment at hard labor for up to three years. Furthermore, if the strangulation results in serious bodily injury, the offender will face a significantly harsher penalty of imprisonment for a minimum of five years and a maximum of fifty years, without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of the sentence.

The bill also clarifies that these new provisions apply in conjunction with existing penalties for serious bodily injury inflicted during domestic violence incidents. The language of the law has been updated to reflect these changes, ensuring that the penalties for strangulation-related offenses are clearly defined and more severe, thereby aiming to enhance the protection of victims of domestic violence in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB208 Original: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)
HB208 Engrossed: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)
HB208 Enrolled: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)
HB208 Act 131: 14:9(L), 14:3(L)