State v. Wilson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Wilson, 325 So. 2d 787 (La. 1976)
1976 La. LEXIS 4001
Dixon, Sanders, Summers

State v. Wilson

Opinion of the Court

In re: State, through Ossie Brown, District Attorney applying for Remedial Writs and Stay Order.

Writ denied. We do not find that the trial judge abused his discretion in granting a mistrial in this case. La.Code Crim. P. art. 771.

Dissenting Opinion

SANDERS, C. J., and SUMMERS, J.,

are of the opinion the application should be granted. The witness’s response was without the scope of the State’s question. The ruling of the trial judge should be reversed and defendant’s objection should be assigned for review on appeal in the event of conviction. State v. Lepkowski, 316 So.2d 727 (La. 1975).

Concurring Opinion

DIXON, J.,

-is of the opinion that the trial judge was correct whether or not the prejudicial answer was sought by the prosecution. However, the prosecution asked the witness: “And would you describe the book, please, for the jury?” It is unrealistic to conclude that the “response was without the scope of the State’s question.”

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Jessie Lee WILSON
Status
Published