979 So. 2d 672 - State v. Friday’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “The motion for a new trial is based on the supposition that injustice has been done the defendant, and, unless such is shown to have been the case the motion shall be denied, no matter upon what allegations it is grounded. The court, on motion of the defendant, shall grant a new trial whenever: [[Image here]] (2) The court’s ruling on a written motion, or an objection made during the proceedings, shows prejudicial error. The denial of a motion for new trial is not subject to appellate review except for error of law. La. C. Cr. P. art. 858; State v. Horne, 28,327 (La.App.2d Cir.8/21/96), 679 So.2d 958 , writ denied, 96-2345 (La.2/21/97), 688 So.2d 521 . The decision on a motion for new trial rests within the sound discretion of the trial court. State v. Horne, supra. The appellate court will not disturb this ruling on appeal absent a clear showing of abuse. Id. Generally, a motion for new trial will be denied unless injustice has been done, no matter on what allegations it | lsis grounded. State v. Dowden, 41,939 (La.App.2d Cir.3/28/07), 954 So.2d 300 , writ denied, 07-909 (La. 11/9/07), 967 So.2d 501 ; State v. Horne, supra.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 37 So. 3d 466 - State v. Hollier