This bill amends Louisiana's laws regarding domestic violence offenses, specifically addressing 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 more severe penalty of imprisonment for a minimum of five years and up to fifty years, without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence.

The bill also modifies existing provisions related to serious bodily injury inflicted by offenders. It clarifies that the penalties for such offenses remain unchanged, except for the newly added stipulations regarding strangulation. The amendments aim to enhance the legal consequences for domestic violence offenders, particularly in cases where strangulation is involved, thereby providing greater protection for victims.

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)