Louisiana Simple Robbery

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LOUISIANA’S SIMPLE ROBBERY LAW
LA R.S. 14:65

A. Simple robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another, by use of force or intimidation, but not armed with a dangerous weapon.

B. Whoever commits the crime of simple robbery shall be fined not more than three thousand dollars, imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than seven years, or both.

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Updated June 2009