Under Louisiana law, two or more offenses may be charged in the same indictment in separate counts if they are (i) of the same or similar character, or (ii) based on the same act or transaction or two or more acts connected together or part of a common scheme, and (iii) triable by the same mode of trial. Which statement correctly describes when such joinder is permitted?

• A. They are of the same or similar character.
• B. They are based on the same act or transaction or connected acts.
• C. They are triable by the same mode of trial.
• D. They must satisfy the combination of (i) or (ii) and (iii).

Answer: (D)