State ex rel. Jones v. Henderson

Supreme Court of Louisiana August 31, 1973

State ex rel. Jones v. Henderson, 281 So. 2d 751 (La. 1973)

1973 La. LEXIS 6597

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Opinion of the Court

In re: Ronald Jones applying for writs of habeas corpus, certiorari, prohibition.

Granted. Evidentiary hearing ordered to determine whether lawyer appointed to represent applicant was a lawyer of 5 years experience.

SANDERS, C. J., SUMMERS, and MARCUS, JJ., dissent from the order, being of the opinion that the issue cannot be raised after final conviction and that the record reflects that this defendant was in fact represented by both counsel.

Reference

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