Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 652 – Burden of proof
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 652
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
The defendant has the burden of establishing the defense of insanity at the time of the offense by a preponderance of the evidence.