State v. Heard

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Breaux, J.

The defendant was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to imprisonment at hard labor during a term of twelve years.

The defences are autrefois acquit; and the invalidity of the copy of the indictment under which he was tried.

With reference to the plea of once in jeopardy, for the crime charged, he alleged that after the jury had been sworn, it was discovered that no issue had been joined.

We copy from the record:

“ Now comes counsel for defence and objects to any further proceedings being had herein, on the ground that there is no issue…