State v. Van Blair

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Van Blair, 260 La. 133 (La. 1971)
255 So. 2d 355; 1971 La. LEXIS 3938

State v. Van Blair

Opinion of the Court

In re: Fred S. Van Blair applying for certiorari, mandamus and prohibition.

Writ denied. A jury trial is not required when, as here, the maximum sentence does not exceed six months. Baldwin v. New York, 399 U.S. 66, 90 S.Ct. 1886, 26 L.Ed. 2d 437 (1970). Cf. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners v. Bates, 258 La. 1049, 249 So.2d 127 (1971).

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Fred S. VAN BLAIR
Status
Published