by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A. When a person with a hearing loss is among the petit jury venire, the court shall: (1) Provide an interpreter for the deaf prospective juror. The interpreter shall be sworn in as an officer of the court.(2) Permit the interpreter to be present and assist a deaf...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A. In order to qualify to serve as a juror, a person must: (1) Be a citizen of the United States and of this state who has resided within the parish in which he is to serve as a juror for at least one year immediately preceding his jury service.(2) Be at least...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
A. When instituting the prosecution of an offense involving a violation of any state law or local ordinance that prohibits the use of force or a deadly weapon against any family member or household member as those terms are defined by R.S. 14:35.3 or that prohibits...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
Discharge of a defendant after a preliminary examination does not preclude the subsequent filing of an indictment, information, or affidavit against him for the same offense.The failure or refusal of a grand jury to indict a defendant does not preclude a subsequent...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
An affidavit is a written accusation of crime made under oath and signed by the affiant. It must be filed in open court in a court having jurisdiction to try the offense, or in the office of the clerk thereof.La. Cr.P. § 385
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
An information is a written accusation of crime made by the district attorney or the city prosecutor and signed by him. It must be filed in open court in a court having jurisdiction to try the offense, or in the office of the clerk thereof.La. Cr.P. § 384Acts 1989,...
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