1. Criminal Law.
- Author
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Kile, Janis L. and Jambon, Steffan M.
- Subjects
JUVENILE homicide ,CRIMINAL procedure ,LIFE sentences ,POSTCONVICTION remedies ,MARYLAND v. King ,LAW - Abstract
The article discusses the Act 239 of 2013 effective from August 1, 2013 which enacts Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 878.1 to provide for a sentencing hearing to determine parole eligibility for juvenile homicide offenders who will be sentenced to life, and other acts. It mentions the Act 251 effective from August 1, 2014 for post conviction claims, the Act 261 effective from August 1, 2013, and informs about a Supreme Court case Maryland v. King and charges in this case.
- Published
- 2013