Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 48:451.23

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

A new trial shall be granted if it is proved that the jury was bribed or has behaved so improperly that impartial justice has not been done.  

Acts 1974, Ex.Sess., No. 30, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1975.