State v. Sheppard

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Sheppard, 318 So. 2d 40 (La. 1975)
1975 La. LEXIS 4252
Calogero, Dixon

State v. Sheppard

Opinion of the Court

In re: Barbara Jean Sheppard applying for Writs of Certiorari, Prohibition and Mandamus and Stay Order.

Writ denied. There is no abuse of discretion in the ruling of the trial judge.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON and CALOGERO, JJ.

are of the opinion that the ruling of the trial judge granting the continuance to the State was an abuse of discretion. The State cannot summons the defendant to testify; defendant’s counsel can waive defendant’s right to be present.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Barbara Jean SHEPPARD
Status
Published