2015 Louisiana Laws
Code of Evidence
CE 704 - Opinion on ultimate issue

LA Code Ev 704 (2015) What's This?

Art. 704. Opinion on ultimate issue

Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference otherwise admissible is not to be excluded solely because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact. However, in a criminal case, an expert witness shall not express an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the accused.

Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.

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