State v. Brown

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Brown, 340 So. 2d 578 (La. 1977)
1977 La. LEXIS 5488
Sanders, Summers

State v. Brown

Dissenting Opinion

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

are of the opinion that a writ should be granted. The trial judge has applied an erroneous standard for the value of stolen property.

Opinion of the Court

In re: District Attorney for the Parish of Orleans applying for writ of certiorari.

Writ denied: No abuse of discretion in trial court granting a new trial to consider additional evidence.

Concurring Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

is of the additional opinion the issue is res nova and should be decided by this court.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Jessie BROWN
Status
Published