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Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Tit. XXIX, Art. 855. Errors discovered after verdict or judgment of guilty; necessary allegations

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A motion for a new trial based on ground (4) of Article 851 shall contain allegations of fact sworn to by the defendant or his counsel, showing:

(1) The specific nature of the error or defect complained of; and

(2) That, notwithstanding the exercise of reasonable diligence by the defense, the error or defect was not discovered before or during the trial.

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