Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 477 – Meaning of words and phrases
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 477
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
The words and phrases used in an indictment or bill of particulars are to be construed according to their usual meaning and acceptation. Words and phrases which have been defined by law or which have otherwise acquired a legal meaning are to be construed according to their legal meaning.