Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 558 – Plea of guilty of lesser included offense
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 558
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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 defendant, with the consent of the district attorney, may plead guilty of a lesser offense that is included in the offense charged in the indictment.