§ 928. Excess punishment to be disregarded

Cite as: 22 CNCA § 928

If the jury assess a punishment, whether of imprisonment or fine, greater than the highest limit declared by law for the offense of which they convict the defendant, the Court shall disregard the excess and pronounce sentence and render judgment according to the highest limit prescribed by law in the particular case.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.