by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
The opening statement of the state shall explain the nature of the charge, and set forth, in general terms, the nature of the evidence by which the state expects to prove the charge.La. Cr.P. § 766
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
The normal order of trial shall be as follows:(1) The selection and swearing of the jury;(2) The reading of the indictment;(3) The reading of the defendant’s plea on arraignment;(4) The opening statements of the state and of the defendant;(5) The presentation of...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
The exclusion of witnesses is governed by Louisiana Code of Evidence Article 615.La. Cr.P. § 764Acts 1986, No. 968, §1; Acts 1988, No. 515, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1989. SEE ACTS 1988, NO. 515, §12.
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
Trials and hearings may commence or continue on a holiday or half-holiday in the discretion of the court.La. Cr.P. § 763
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
Sessions of court shall be held at the parish courthouse and, if there is more than one courthouse in a parish, sessions may be held at any such courthouse, or sessions may be held at places within the parish other than the courthouse or courthouses in the discretion...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana
In the case of a homicide, and with prior court approval, one member of the victim’s family shall be authorized to possess in the courtroom, during the trial of the case a photograph of the deceased victim that is not larger than eight by ten inches and is not...
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