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2009 Louisiana Laws of Criminal Procedure :: CCRP 878 - Cruel or unusual punishment
Art. 878. Cruel or unusual punishment
A sentence shall not be set aside on the ground that it inflicts cruel or unusual punishment unless the statute under which it is imposed is found unconstitutional.
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