Louisiana Laws

JCOIN Drug Induced Homicide Specific

Question:

Does the state authorize the prosecution of accidental drug-related deaths as homicide?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (3) When the offender unlawfully distributes or dispenses a controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedules I through V of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, or any combination thereof, which is the direct cause of the death of the recipient who ingested or consumed the controlled dangerous substance. see full law