Cite as: 22 CNCA § 841

If it appear by the testimony that the facts proved constitute an offense of a higher nature than that charged in the information, the Court may direct the jury to be discharged, and all proceedings on the information to be suspended, and may order the defendant to be committed or continued on, or admitted to bail, to answer any new information which may be filed against him for the higher offense.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.