State v. Donsereaux

CIACCIO, Judge.

On March 29, 1982, the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court found defendant guilty of criminal neglect of family. La.R.S. 14:75. The judge ordered defendant to pay thirty dollars a week child support for four minor children. Defendant has not voluntarily paid any amount in child support.

On August 21, 1985, the state filed a rule for contempt against defendant for his failure to pay, alleging arrearages of $5,385.83. On November 18, 1985, the juvenile court suspended the order for payment pending further proceedings. On December 4, 1985, the court granted defendant a new trial.

Relying…