Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
If you're charged with 2nd degree murder in an 1 year old cold case. You have been in custody since 09/11/2015 and the case still being held in magistrate court, but you keep getting setback. You had a preliminary hearing, then your next court date is set for "rule to show cause", you then get setback 2 months later.
It states as follows: Rule to show cause
Result: setback
Reason: Premature
What does the word "premature" means in this case?
Asked on 12/03/15, 8:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Vincent Miceli
Law Office of Vincent Miceli
It likely means that the case is still before the screeners. The District Attorney's office has a specific department that reviews evidence, witness statements and facts to "SCREEN" the case to determine if they wish to file formal charges.
Answered on 12/09/15, 9:18 am
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