State ex rel. Sinclair v. Henderson

Supreme Court of Louisiana January 25, 1973

State ex rel. Sinclair v. Henderson, 271 So. 2d 534 (La. 1973)

1973 La. LEXIS 5918

Allegations, Are, Art, Barham, Calogero, Counsel, Dixon, Hearing, Law

Opinion of the Court

In re: Billy Wayne Sinclair applying for writ of habeas corpus.

Writ denied. The record of appeal in this case demonstrates adequate representation by competent counsel. See State v. Sinclair, 258 La. 84, 245 So.2d 365. (1971).

BARHAM, DIXON and CALOGERO, JJ., are of the opinion an evidentiary hearing is required under State law on the factual allegations of inadequate counsel. C.Cr.P. Art. 354.

Reference

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