Louisiana Statutes
§ 14:38 — Simple assault
Louisiana § 14:38
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 14Criminal Law
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:38 (2026).
Text
A.Simple assault is an assault committed without a dangerous weapon.
B.Whoever commits a simple assault shall be fined not more than two hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both.
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Legislative History
Acts 1978, No. 394, §1; Acts 2014, No. 791, §7.
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Bluebook (online)
Louisiana § 14:38, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/la/14%3A38.