La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 1002.1
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 1002.1, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Designation of crime of violence against family member, household member, or dating partner
Official statutory text
Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 814 and 817 and any other provision of law to the contrary, when a person is charged with any felony crime of violence enumerated or defined in R.S. 14:2(B), for which the person would be prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to R.S. 14:95.1 if convicted, the district attorney may allege in the indictment or bill of information that the victim of the crime was a family member, household member, or dating partner for the purpose of invoking the provisions of this Title, including Article 1002(A)(1)(i). If the person pleads guilty to the indictment or bill of information, the fact that the victim was a family member, household member, or dating partner shall be deemed admitted. If the matter proceeds to trial, the issue of whether the victim was a family member, household member, or dating partner shall be submitted to the jury and the verdict shall include a specific finding of fact as to that issue in addition to a specification of the offense as to which the verdict is found.
Acts 2019, No. 427, ยง3.
Acts 2019, No. 427, ยง3.
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