Section 774 – Argument; scope

May 13, 2021 | Crimianl Procedure, Louisiana

The argument shall be confined to evidence admitted, to the lack of evidence, to conclusions of fact that the state or defendant may draw therefrom, and to the law applicable to the case.

The argument shall not appeal to prejudice.

The state’s rebuttal shall be confined to answering the argument of the defendant.

La. Cr.P. ยง 774