Double jeopardy; when not applicable
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 595
in effect595. Double jeopardy; when not applicable
A person shall not be considered as having been in jeopardy in a trial in which:
(1) The court was illegally constituted or lacked jurisdiction;
(2) The prosecution was dismissed because it was instituted in an improper venue; or
(3) The indictment was invalid.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112638Fetched: 10/20/2026
