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Code of Criminal Procedure
CCRP 479 - Exceptions
LA Code Crim Pro 479 (2016) What's This?
Art. 479. Exceptions
An indictment shall not be invalid or insufficient for the reason that it fails to negative an exception, excuse, or proviso contained in the statute creating or defining the offense. An exception, excuse, or proviso must be urged by way of defense.
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