PER CURIAM.
The issue presented by this case is whether a jury, once retired to deliberate its verdict in a felony prosecution, may be released unsequestered over the weekend before a verdict has been reached. We find that such a procedure violates the clear terms of Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 791, and requires the reversal of defendant's conviction.
Defendant was charged by bill of information with armed robbery, a violation of La.R.S. 14...
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