Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1976

State v. Ransom

Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided October 22, 1976 · Granted, Marcus, Sanders, Should, Summers, That

338 So. 2d 113; 1976 La. LEXIS 5301 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Opinion of the Court

In re: State of Louisiana applying for Writ of Certiorari, Mandamus and Prohibition.

Writ Denied. No error of law.

SANDERS, C. J., is of the opinion that a writ should be granted.

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

is of the opinion L.R. Statute 40:966(C)(1) is special legislation more recently enacted expressing the latest *114expression of legislative intent. Accordingly, this section should prevail over the general and more ancient provision of La.Rev. Statute 40:893 which permit suspension of sentences, etc. The writ should be granted to correct the erroneous sentence.

MARCUS, J., is of the opinion that the writ should be granted.

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