La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 595

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 595 - Double jeopardy; when not applicable

A person shall not be considered as having been in jeopardy in a trial in which:

(1) The court was illegally constituted or lacked jurisdiction;

(2) The prosecution was dismissed because it was instituted in an improper venue; or

(3) The indictment was invalid.

La. Cr.P. § 595