by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
Two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment or information in a separate count for each offense if the offenses charged, whether felonies or misdemeanors, are of the same or similar character or are based on the same act or transaction or on two or more...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
La. Cr.P. § 491Arts. 491, 492 repealed by acts 1975, no. 528, 1
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
Counts are charges of crime joined in the same indictment. Recitals in one count may be incorporated in subsequent counts by means of a clear and distinct reference. The conclusion of the indictment applies to all counts stated therein.La. Cr.P. § 490
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
If it is shown, on motion of the defendant, that the defendant has been prejudiced in his defense on the merits by the defect, imperfection, omission, uncertainty, or variance, with respect to which an amendment is made, the court shall grant a continuance for a...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
When there is a variance between the allegations of an indictment or bill of particulars which state the particulars of the offense, and the evidence offered in support thereof, the court may order the indictment or bill of particulars amended in respect to the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
An indictment which charges operating a vehicle while intoxicated may be amended at any time prior to commencement of the trial to charge a second, third, or fourth offense thereof regardless of whether such second, third, or fourth offense occurred before or after an...
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