Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 514

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

The minutes of the court must show either that the defendant was represented by counsel or that he was informed by the court of the defendant’s right to counsel, including the right to court-appointed counsel, and that he waived such right.

Amended by Acts 1981, No. 135, §1.