Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 15 > CODE TITLE XXX > Chapter 2 > Part IV – Knowledge and Intent
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| § 15:444 | Proof of intent unnecessary in statutory crimes; inadmissible evidence |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 15 > CODE TITLE XXX > Chapter 2 > Part IV - Knowledge and Intent
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- 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.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.