Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 766 – Opening statement by state; scope
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 766
- 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 opening statement of the state shall explain the nature of the charge, and set forth, in general terms, the nature of the evidence by which the state expects to prove the charge.