Louisiana Revised Statutes 29:173 – Article 73. Petition for a new trial
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 29:173
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
At any time within two years after approval by the convening authority of a court-martial sentence, the accused may petition the convening authority for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence or fraud on the court. The convening authority, after advice from the state judge advocate shall act upon the petition.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 2007, No. 309, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.