State v. Williams

LOBRANO, Judge.

The State of Louisiana appeals the Juvenile Court’s decision to decrease arrearages owed by Dwight Williams under a court ordered child support decree.

This court must determine whether a defendant found guilty under La.R.S. 14:74 of criminal neglect of family and ordered to pay an in globo amount for the support of his children is required to seek a court ordered reduction as each child reaches majority.

FACTS:

This proceeding in juvenile court commenced as a prosecution of Dwight Williams (Williams) under La.R.S. 14:74 for criminal neglect of family. The State filed a bill of…