Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1975

State v. Goins

State v. Goins
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided February 27, 1975 · Dixon, Summers
308 So. 2d 286; 1975 La. LEXIS 5140 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Goins

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents. There is no showing of abuse of discretion on the part of the trial judge. Without a rule to show cause why the bail should not be reduced, this court should not overturn the fixing of bail without giving the trial judge an opportunity to justify his order.

Concurring Opinion

DIXON, J.,

concurs in the reduction, but is of the opinion that on the record before us, $10,000. is an excessive bail. The state makes no showing that $5,000. is not sufficient to insure appearance and the defendant only shows that he can make a $5,000. bond. Excessive bonds are abhorrent.

Opinion of the Court

In re: Oscar Goins applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition or mandamus.

Writ granted. It is ordered that the bail be reduced to $10,000.00.

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