State ex rel. Davis v. Henderson

Supreme Court of Louisiana June 24, 1971

State ex rel. Davis v. Henderson, 259 La. 71 (La. 1971)

249 So. 2d 207; 1971 La. LEXIS 4276

Barham, Because, Dixon, Issue, Should

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.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana ex rel. Rubin DAVIS v. C. Murray HENDERSON, Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary
Status: Published