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Is there a third degree misdemeanor in Louisiana?
No. Louisiana does not recognize “third degree misdemeanor” as a legal category, either in Baton Rouge or anywhere else in the state. If that’s the term you searched, you’re not alone—many people use terminology they’ve seen in other states or online. In Louisiana, misdemeanors aren’t divided into first-, second-, or third-degree offenses. Instead, the potential…
No. Louisiana does not recognize “third degree misdemeanor” as a legal category, either in Baton Rouge or anywhere else in the state. If that’s the term you searched, you’re not alone—many people use terminology they’ve seen in other states or online. In Louisiana, misdemeanors aren’t divided into first-, second-, or third-degree offenses. Instead, the potential penalties depend on the specific criminal statute involved. If you’re looking for a third degree misdemeanor lawyer in Louisiana, an experienced misdemeanor attorney can explain the actual charge you’re facing, the penalties that may apply, and the best strategy for defending your case.
Answer by David Joseph Rozas
David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.
