Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4281 – Prosecution for setting fire; cost of fighting fire as part of penalty
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:4281
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: means an individual or any legal or commercial entity, including a corporation, business trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, or joint venture. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:1
In a prosecution for the wilful and negligent setting fire to forests, when the evidence has been conclusive of the guilt or innocence of the party charged with the offense, the court may take evidence as to the cost of fighting the fire which the accused is charged with setting, and may assess such costs as a part of the penalty against the person charged.