Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1974

State ex rel. Gibson v. Henderson

State ex rel. Gibson v. Henderson
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided February 15, 1974 · Barham, Dixon
289 So. 2d 160; 1974 La. LEXIS 4647 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State ex rel. Gibson v. Henderson

Opinion of the Court

In re: Eugene Gibson, applying for Remedial Writs.

Writ denied. Considering the sworn statements of accused of September 6, 1962 attached to return of the Respondent and filed in this Court we find no merit in petitioner’s application.

Dissenting Opinion

BARHAM, J.,

is of the opinion an evi-dentiary hearing must be had to determine the double jeopardy issue. The majority here considers matters not of record, and not made part of application to reject writ. These ex parte matters cannot be considered. Relator is entitled to confront the witnesses under his allegations. Double jeopardy can only be determined after a factual hearing.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

is of the opinion that the La. post conviction relief statutes require an evidentiary hearing.

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