The Lack of Money is the Root of All Evil: Louisiana’s Ban on Bail Without Surety

Authors

Gabriel Loupe

Keywords

Criminal justice administration, Due process of law -- United States, Criminal procedure -- Louisiana, Criminal courts -- United States, Bail -- United States

Abstract

The article presents a historical overview of bail and due process of law in Louisiana. Topics discussed include the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 334.4 imposes a ban on judges releasing defendants; constitutionality of Article 334.4; and laws aimed to prevent violation of procedural due process, equal protection, and the excessive bail clauses of the Louisiana.

Repository Citation

Gabriel Loupe, The Lack of Money is the Root of All Evil: Louisiana’s Ban on Bail Without Surety, 77 La. L. Rev. (2016)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.lsu.edu/lalrev/vol77/iss1/10