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2017 Louisiana Laws
Code of Criminal Procedure
CCRP 772 - Comment on facts by judge in jury's presence prohibited

Universal Citation:
LA Code Crim Pro 772 (2017)
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Art. 772. Comment on facts by judge in jury's presence prohibited

The judge in the presence of the jury shall not comment upon the facts of the case, either by commenting upon or recapitulating the evidence, repeating the testimony of any witness, or giving an opinion as to what has been proved, not proved, or refuted.

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