Louisiana voters could give DAs more power over defendants who want to waive jury trials
Louisiana lawmakers are on track to let voters decide whether prosecutors should have more control over when a criminal defendant can waive their right to a jury trial. Senate Bill 97, sponsored by Sen. Jay Morris, R-West Monroe, would amend the Louisiana Constitution to require a prosecutor’s consent for a defendant to have a judge […]
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