Louisiana § RS 29:144 - Article 44. Former jeopardy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:144 — Article 44. Former jeopardy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:144. Article 44. Former jeopardy
A. No person may, without his consent, be tried a second time for the same offense.
B. No proceeding in which an accused has been found guilty by a court-martial upon any charge or specification is a trial in the sense of this Section until the finding of guilty has become final after review of the case has been fully completed.
C. A proceeding which, after the introduction of evidence but before a finding, is dismissed or terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available evidence or witnesses without any fault of the accused is a trial in the sense of this Section.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:144
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:144 cover?
Section RS 29:144 ("Article 44. Former jeopardy") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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