La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 855

Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session

Section 855 - Errors discovered after verdict or judgment of guilty; necessary allegations

A motion for a new trial based on ground (4) of Article 851 shall contain allegations of fact sworn to by the defendant or his counsel, showing:

(1) The specific nature of the error or defect complained of; and

(2) That, notwithstanding the exercise of reasonable diligence by the defense, the error or defect was not discovered before or during the trial.

La. Cr.P. § 855