Understanding A Violent Felony Charge

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What is a "crime of violence?"

A violent felony charge is a felony that is classified as a "crime of violence".

The Louisiana criminal code defines a “crime of violence” as an offense that has, as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, and that, by its very nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense or an offense that involves the possession or use of a dangerous weapon.

The following enumerated offenses and attempts to commit any of them are included as “crimes of violence”:

Last Review and Update: Nov 12, 2021
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