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Can you summarize LARS 14.67.13?
BY MISAPPROPRIATION WITHOUT VIOLENCE > Theft or criminal access of an automated teller machine
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically addresses the theft or criminal access of an automated teller machine (ATM). It defines theft of an ATM as the misappropriation or taking of an ATM belonging to another without consent, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the machine or its contents. Criminal access of an ATM refers to intentionally destroying, damaging, impairing, tampering with, or rendering an ATM inoperable, with the intent to steal currency or personal financial information. The document provides a definition for ‘automated teller machine’ as an electronic information processing device located in Louisiana that accepts or dispenses cash in connection with an account or credit card. Violators of this law may face imprisonment for a minimum of five years up to a maximum of ten years, along with a fine of up to ten thousand dollars. Restitution may also be ordered as per the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 883.2.
Whom does it apply to?
Any individual or entity involved in the misappropriation, taking, destroying, damaging, impairing, tampering with, or rendering inoperable of an automated teller machine belonging to another
What does it govern?
Theft or criminal access of an automated teller machine
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Imprisonment with or without hard labor for not less than five years nor more than ten years, and a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars. Restitution may also be ordered.
Jurisdiction
Louisiana