Louisiana Statutes

§ 15:303 — Maximum fine or imprisonment when not specified

Louisiana § 15:303

JurisdictionLouisiana

Title 15Criminal Procedure

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Bluebook

La. Stat. Ann. § 15:303 (2026).

Text

Whenever the punishment of fine and imprisonment are left by law to the discretion of any court, the fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars, nor the imprisonment two years.

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Related

State v. Romero

977 So. 2d 308 (Louisiana Court of Appeal, 2008)

3 case citations

Legislative History

Acts 1966, No. 311, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1967.

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