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Louisiana Identity Theft Laws
More Information on Identity Theft Laws
| Code Section | La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §14:67.16 (West 1999) |
| Classification of Crime/Penalties | If loss of $1,000 or more: imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 10 years, or fine up to $10,000, or both; if loss of $500 or more, but less than $1,000: imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 5 years, or fine up to $5,000, or both; if loss of $300 or more, but less than $500: imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 3 years, or fine up to $3,000, or both; if loss of less than $300: imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 6 months, or fine up to $500, or both, but if there have been 2 or more previous convictions: imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 3 years, or fine up to $3,000, or both; perpetrator may be ordered to make full restitution to victim and any other person who suffers financial loss |
| Who May Prosecute | Any prosecuting authority |
| Exemptions to Identity Theft Laws | Criminal statute does not apply to minors seeking to obtain privileges denied to minors |
| Civil Lawsuit Allowed? | - |
| Civil Remedies Available | - |
| Misc. | - |
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