Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 472 – General intent
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 472
- 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.
In offenses requiring only a general criminal intent, the indictment need not allege that the act was intentionally done.