§ 954. Motion in arrest of judgment—Definition—Grounds—Time for

Cite as: 22 CNCA § 954

A motion in arrest of judgment is an application on the part of the defendant that no judgment be rendered on plea or verdict of guilty, or on a verdict against the defendant on a plea of former conviction or acquittal. It may be founded on any of the defects in the information mentioned as grounds of demurrer unless such objection has been waived by a failure to demur, and must be before or at the time the defendant is called for judgment.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.