Definition of Crime and Public Offense
Effective Jul 1, 1999R.L. 1910, § 2084; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 1213, c. 133, § 10 (effective date amended to July 1, 1999, by Laws 1998, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1002, c. 2, §§ 23-26, emerg. eff. June 19, 1998); Amended by Laws 1999, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1009, c. 5, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 1999 (superseded document available).
A crime or public offense is an act or omission forbidden by law, and to which is annexed, upon conviction, one or more of the following punishments:
- 1. Death;
- 2. Imprisonment;
- 3. Fine;
- 4. Removal from office; or,
- 5. Disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit, under this State.
R.L. 1910, § 2084; Amended by Laws 1997, HB 1213, c. 133, § 10 (effective date amended to July 1, 1999, by Laws 1998, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1002, c. 2, §§ 23-26, emerg. eff. June 19, 1998); Amended by Laws 1999, 1st Extr. Sess., HB 1009, c. 5, § 1, emerg. eff. July 1, 1999 (superseded document available).