by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
An indictment for theft may include several counts against the same defendant for distinct acts of theft, and the aggregate amount of the thefts shall determine the grade of the offense charged. If a defendant misappropriates money or other things of value, which were...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
If an offense may be committed by doing one or more of several acts, or by one or more of several means, or with one or more of several intents, or with one or more of several results, two or more of such acts, means, intents, or results may be charged conjunctively...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
An indictment shall not be invalid or insufficient for the reason that it fails to negative an exception, excuse, or proviso contained in the statute creating or defining the offense. An exception, excuse, or proviso must be urged by way of defense.La. Cr.P. ยง...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
Where a judgment or other determination of, or a proceeding before, any court or official, civil or military, is referred to in an indictment, it is unnecessary to allege the facts conferring jurisdiction on the court or official. It is sufficient to allege generally...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
The words and phrases used in an indictment or bill of particulars are to be construed according to their usual meaning and acceptation. Words and phrases which have been defined by law or which have otherwise acquired a legal meaning are to be construed according to...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
When it is necessary to make an averment in an indictment relative to any words, whether spoken, written or otherwise recorded, or to any plan, map, or picture, it is sufficient to set forth the words by their general purport, or to describe the plan, map, or picture...
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