La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 921 : CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — APPEAL — PROCEDURE IN APPELLATE COURT — Matters not grounds for reversal TEXT PDF A judgment or ruling shall not be reversed by an appellate court because of any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights of the accused. La. Cr.P. § 921 Amended by Acts 1979, No. 86, §1.