Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 486 – Repugnancy; surplusage
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 486
- 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.
An indictment that charges an offense in accordance with the provisions of this Title shall not be invalid or insufficient because it contains repugnant allegations. Unnecessary allegations may be disregarded as surplusage.