Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:271 – Plea of not guilty; burden of proof
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:271
- 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.
The plea of not guilty throws upon the state the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime necessary to constitute the defendant‘s guilt.
Acts 1966, No. 311, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1967. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 150, §1.