Douget v. Fullerton

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Douget v. Fullerton, 273 So. 2d 845 (La. 1973)
1973 La. LEXIS 5890
Barham

Douget v. Fullerton

Opinion of the Court

In re: Roger Douget applying for remedial writs and writ of habeas corpus.

Writ denied. The showing made does not warrant the exercise of this Court’s supervisory jurisdiction.

Concurring Opinion

BARHAM, J.,

concurs. However, a literal reading of the law R.S. IS :574.4 entitles parole consideration upon the serving of Yz of each sentence, though the applicant has a total confinement under several consecutive sentences. However, a strict reading and construction of this statute in this fashion departs from the purpose of parole as reflected in R.S. 15:574.2 to 15:-574.14. The legislature should correct this hiatus.

Reference

Full Case Name
Roger DOUGET v. Sybil FULLERTON, Louisiana Board of Paroles
Status
Published