Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:384 – New trial on showing of misconduct by jury
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:384
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A new trial shall be granted if it is proved that the jury was bribed or has behaved so improperly that impartial justice has not been done.
Acts 1985, No. 785, §1, eff. July 22, 1985.