Writ denied. On the facts and status at issue, we find a rational basis for the statute's provisions imposing a presumption on the father and not the mother.
BARHAM, J., dissents from the refusal of writs. La.R.S. 14:74 specifically applies a presumption of a substantive element of the offense of child neglect against a husband (male) who fails to pay support within a limited time. No such presumption applies to a mother (female) who fails to pay support. The statute...
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