A. A motion to quash may be filed of right at any time before commencement of the trial, when based on the ground that: (1) The offense charged is not punishable under a valid statute; (2) The indictment does not conform with the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of Title XIII; (3) Trial for the offense charged would constitute double jeopardy; (4) The time limitation for the institution of prosecution has expired; (5) The court has no jurisdiction of the offense charged; or (6) The information charges an offense for which prosecution can be instituted only by a grand jury indictment. (7) The individual charged with a violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law has a valid prescription for that substance. These grounds may be urged at a later stage of the proceedings in accordance with other provisions of this Code. B. A motion to quash on the ground that the time limitation for commencement of trial has expired may be filed at any time before commencement of trial. C. A motion to quash on grounds other than those stated in Paragraphs A and B of this Article shall be filed in accordance with Article 521. D. The grounds for a motion to quash under Paragraphs B and C are waived unless a motion to quash is filed in conformity with those provisions. E. The court may, in order to avoid a continuance, defer a hearing on a motion to quash until the end of the trial.
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