This bill amends the habitual offender law in Louisiana, specifically R.S. 15:529.1(C)(1) and (2), to clarify the time periods that must elapse between current and prior offenses for the habitual offender designation to apply. The bill specifies that the current offense will not be counted as a subsequent offense if more than five years have passed since the completion of the sentence, probation, parole, or suspension of sentence for the previous conviction. Additionally, it establishes that any periods of incarceration or supervision do not count towards this five-year period.

Furthermore, the bill outlines a similar provision for offenses classified as crimes of violence or sex offenses, extending the time frame to ten years under the same conditions. It also clarifies that periods of incarceration or supervision in any state do not count towards the ten-year period. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines on how prior offenses are considered in relation to new offenses, potentially impacting sentencing for habitual offenders.

Statutes affected:
HB146 Original: 15:1(C)(1)
HB146 Engrossed: 15:1(C)(1)
HB146 Enrolled: 15:1(C)(1)
HB146 Act 246: 15:1(C)(1)