Section 772 – Comment on facts by judge in jury’s presence prohibited

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

The judge in the presence of the jury shall not comment upon the facts of the case, either by commenting upon or recapitulating the evidence, repeating the testimony of any witness, or giving an opinion as to what has been proved, not proved, or refuted.

La. Cr.P. ยง 772