Double jeopardy; when not applicable

La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 595

La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 595

Art. 595. Double jeopardy; when not applicable A person shall not be considered as having been in jeopardy in a trial in which: (1) The court was illegally constituted or lacked jurisdiction; (2) The prosecution was dismissed because it was instituted in an improper venue; or (3) The indictment was invalid.