Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1971

State ex rel. Davis v. Henderson

State ex rel. Davis v. Henderson
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided June 24, 1971 · Barham, Because, Dixon, Issue, Should
259 La. 71; 249 So. 2d 207; 1971 La. LEXIS 4276

State ex rel. Davis v. Henderson

Opinion of the Court

In re: Rubin Davis applying for writ of habeas corpus.

Application denied. The showing made does not warrant the exercise of our supervisory jurisdiction.

BARHAM, J.,

is of the opinion that a new evidentiary hearing should be ordered and counsel should be appointed. The issues of mental competency to waive — and of a waiver of rights other than right to counsel have not been determined.

DIXON, J., is of the opinion that a lawyer should be appointed because of mental issue.

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