Louisiana Revised Statutes 53:204 – Persons compelled to testify; immunity
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 53:204
- 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.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Upon the trial of any indictment or information, charging the crimes of attempt to commit sabotage or conspiracy to commit sabotage, no person otherwise competent as a witness shall be disqualified or excused from testifying, concerning the offense charged, on the grounds that the testimony may incriminate himself; but no prosecution can afterwards be had against him concerning the matters upon which he has testified except for perjury in giving the testimony, or contempt of court based upon the giving or refusing to give or the producing or refusing to produce testimony or documents.