Voyeurism is a misdemeanor charge on the first conviction. If the defendant receives a second conviction for voyeurism, it becomes a felony.
We represent clients charged with voyeurism throughout Louisiana including, Baton Rouge, Livingston, Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, Iberville, East and West Feliciana, New Orleans, Jefferson, etc. If you need a voyeurism defense attorney in Baton Rouge or anywhere in Louisiana, contact us at 225-964-6720.
Right to privacy is a very important right that is given to all United States citizens by the Constitution and it is very important to most people so that they can feel safe in their private homes and properties. Denying that right to privacy is a very serious offense and can hurt the quality of life for many people by not allowing them to have the freedom of privacy in their private residences and properties. One example of denying the right to privacy is by spying on people while they are on their own private property. Voyeurism is one act of spying that is considered a very damaging crime and is met with harsh punishments and strict penalties for those found guilty of it. If you have recently been charged with voyeurism in the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana, it is vital to seek legal assistance as soon as possible to help you thought the court process and potentially reach a more positive outcome for yourself and your loved ones. Carl Barkemeyer is a very knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney who has defended numerous voyeurism cases in Louisiana. Mr. Barkemeyer also has a deep knowledge of the Louisiana legal system and knows how to successfully put together a defense case that could result in a more favorable outcome for you as well. It is important to contact us as soon as possible so that we can start to craft a defense that fits your specific case and takes a look at all the evidence involved to best determine how to move forward in the court process.
In general, voyeurism is the legal term for spying or watching someone without their consent while on private property for sexual desires or gratification. There are many different types of voyeurism like video voyeurism which can have more specific distinctions for them. However, all forms of voyeurism, including simple voyeurism, are very serious sex crimes that can even be a felony in some cases. It is important to understand why you were charged with voyeurism in Louisiana and what evidence lead to your charges in the first place. The definition for voyeurism under Louisiana state law is as follows:
One of the main factors leading to voyeurism charges is that the victim is on some sort of private property and has not given you consent to watch or spy on them. This is directly related to the right of privacy discussed earlier and is a vital part to what make voyeurism charges so serious. Another point of contention could be that the purpose behind the spying must be due to sexual desires or gratification on the offender’s part which can be a potential defense avenue that must be proven to dispute whether the offender was guilty or not.
Because voyeurism is considered a sex crime and also a breach of citizens’ right to privacy, it carries fairly hefty punishments that should not be taken lightly. Voyeurism is considered a misdemeanor for the first offense, but if the same offender is charged multiple times then the proceeding charges of voyeurism will be considered felonies. Both misdemeanor and felony voyeurism charges carry penalties that will drastically hurt your quality of life and future opportunities like employment of applying for school. These hefty penalties are why it is so vital to start fighting the charges as soon as possible with the help of an experienced defense attorney like Carl Barkemeyer. The penalties for being charged with voyeurism under Louisiana state law are as follows:
(1) Whoever commits the crime of voyeurism, upon a first conviction, shall be fined not more than $500, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
(2) Upon a second or subsequent conviction, the offender shall be fined not more than $1,000, imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than one year, or both.
These fines plus the potential jail time are very costly to a person’s wellbeing and will also be applied to your permanent criminal record, severely hurting your future and the future of your loved ones. The penalties can also be increased for each specific type of voyeurism like video voyeurism. They can also be increased drastically depending on if a minor was involved in charges as well. It is imperative to seek legal assistance immediately so that these punishments can be potentially lessened or avoided.
Voyeurism is a very serious criminal offense in both the nation as well as the state of Louisiana. It breaches the right to a citizen’s privacy and is also considered a sex crime and can require the guilty party of registering as a sex offender. Because voyeurism charges are so serious, they should not be taken lightly and should be fought with full force so that your freedom can possibly be kept intact. Jail time and hefty fines are just some of the punishments that come with being charged for simple voyeurism in Louisiana and these can severely impair your ability for future opportunities and hurt the quality of your life and those around you. However, if you contact us as soon as possible for a recent voyeurism charge in the Baton Rouge area, we can assist you in every way possible and start working with you on a defense case to fight for your freedom in court. Carl Barkemeyer is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney who has worked on many voyeurism cases in Louisiana and can help your case by looking at all the evidence and determining the best possible defense for your situation. Contact us at (225) 964-6720 for legal assistance immediately on your voyeurism charges.
A. Voyeurism is the viewing, observing, spying upon, or invading the privacy of a person by looking or using an unmanned aircraft system to look through the doors, windows, or other openings of a private residence without the consent of the victim who has a reasonable expectation of privacy for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desires of the offender.
B.(1) Whoever commits the crime of voyeurism, upon a first conviction, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
(2) Upon a second or subsequent conviction, the offender shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than one year, or both.
C. For purposes of this Section, "unmanned aircraft system" means an unmanned, powered aircraft that does not carry a human operator, can be autonomous or remotely piloted or operated, and can be expendable or recoverable.
Acts 2004, No. 888, §1; Acts 2016, No. 635, §1.
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