Cite as: 22 CNCA § 1077

Bail on appeal shall be allowed on appeal from a judgment of conviction of a crime, or in crime cases where the punishment is a fine only, and when made and approved shall stay the execution of such judgment. Bail on appeal after the effective date of this act shall not be allowed after conviction of any of the following offenses:

1. Murder in any degree;

2. Kidnapping for purpose of extortion;

3. Robbery with a dangerous weapon;

4. Rape in any degree;

5. Arson in the first degree;

6. Shooting with intent to kill;

7. Manslaughter in the first degree;

8. Forcible sodomy;

9. Any crime conviction for which the evidence shows that the defendant used or was in possession of a firearm or other dangerous or deadly weapon during the commission of the offense;

10. Trafficking in illegal drugs; or

11. Any other crime after former conviction of a crime.

The granting or refusal of bail after judgment of conviction in all other crime cases shall rest in the discretion of the Court, however, if bail is allowed, the trial Court shall state the reason therefor.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.