Lawmakers spar over rights of defendants to waive jury trials
Fierce debate this week in the Louisiana Legislature over a criminal defendant’s right to waive their right to a jury trial led to accusations of “tyranny” with some lawmaker-lawyers questioning the constitutionality of a proposal that has the backing of the attorney general. The debate stemmed from House Bill 310, sponsored by Rep. Josh Carlson, […]
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