A wobbler is a criminal offense (crime) that may be charged by the prosecutor and sentenced by the judge as either a misdemeanor offense or a felony offense under applicable law.
In the state of Louisiana, the term 'wobbler' is not commonly used as it is in some other states. However, the concept still exists. Louisiana law allows for certain crimes to be charged and sentenced with a degree of flexibility, depending on various factors such as the circumstances of the offense, the defendant's criminal history, and the discretion of the prosecutor. While the state's criminal statutes do not specifically categorize offenses as 'wobblers,' prosecutors can choose to file charges that could be treated as either misdemeanors or felonies, based on their assessment of the case. The judge then has the authority to sentence the defendant within the range allowed by law, which can include the lower range of misdemeanor penalties or the higher range of felony penalties. It's important to note that the specific laws and potential penalties for crimes in Louisiana are detailed in the Louisiana Revised Statutes, and an attorney can provide guidance on how a particular offense may be charged and sentenced.