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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 594

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Double jeopardy may be raised at any time, but only once, and shall be tried by the court alone.  If raised during the trial, a hearing thereon may be deferred until the end of the trial.