Louisiana Statutes
§ 15:271 — Plea of not guilty; burden of proof
Louisiana § 15:271
JurisdictionLouisiana
Title 15Criminal Procedure
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Bluebook
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:271 (2026).
Text
The plea of not guilty throws upon the state the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt each element of the crime necessary to constitute the defendant's guilt.
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Legislative History
Acts 1966, No. 311, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1967. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 150, §1.
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