Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 853: Time for filing motion for new trial
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes deadlines for filing motions for a new trial. Generally, motions must be filed before sentencing, but certain grounds allow filing within one or three years after verdict, even after sentencing.
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