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Code of Criminal Procedure
CCRP 477 - Meaning of words and phrases
LA Code Crim Pro 477 (2016) What's This?
Art. 477. Meaning of words and phrases
The words and phrases used in an indictment or bill of particulars are to be construed according to their usual meaning and acceptation. Words and phrases which have been defined by law or which have otherwise acquired a legal meaning are to be construed according to their legal meaning.
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