Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 692

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

After conviction, the district attorney is authorized to dismiss an indictment or count thereof only:

(1)  When a new trial has been granted.

(2)  When a motion in arrest of judgment has been sustained.

Acts 1983, No. 588, §1.