Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 804: Same; charge as to presumption of innocence, reasonable doubt, and several grades of offense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute requires courts to instruct juries on presumption of innocence, reasonable doubt, and the defendant's right to acquittal if guilt is not proven beyond reasonable doubt. It also governs jury instructions when multiple offense grades are charged.
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