Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
Is there a time limit that indicates that a person must be tried in a certain time frame. In cases of Aggravated rape or aggravated burglary.
Asked on 8/16/10, 11:40 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
There is no time limitation as to when a prosecution must begin for any crime where punishment is death or life imprisonment. Once the bill is filed, the prosecution has 3 years for capital cases unless the defendant absents himself from the jurisdiction or is declared insane.
Answered on 8/25/10, 2:24 pm
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