Where should an officer look up legal definitions and charges?

The Louisiana Revised Statutes are the most comprehensive source for statutory law in the state of Louisiana, encompassing all areas of law, including criminal law. This collection includes precise legal definitions and outlines the specific charges that can be filed under Louisiana law. It is organized systematically, enabling law enforcement officers and legal practitioners to find relevant laws pertaining to various crimes, including their definitions and the penalties associated with them.

While the State Constitution and local ordinances provide valuable information pertaining to the law, they do not offer the same breadth of specific criminal definitions and charges as the Louisiana Revised Statutes. The Criminal Code also provides relevant information, but it is part of the broader Revised Statutes. Thus, for officers needing detailed legal definitions and charges, the Louisiana Revised Statutes are the authoritative source.