Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 560 – Change of plea of not guilty to guilty
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 560
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
A defendant may at any time withdraw a plea of not guilty and plead guilty, subject to the limitations stated in Articles 556 through 559.