State ex rel. Williams v. Maggio
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State ex rel. Williams v. Maggio, 341 So. 2d 5 (La. 1977)
1977 La. LEXIS 4694
Summers
State ex rel. Williams v. Maggio
Opinion of the Court
In re: James E. Williams applying for writs of habeas corpus, certiorari, prohibition and mandamus.
Granted. An evidentiary hearing is ordered on the issue of the impermissibly suggestive influence upon eye-witnesses’ identification of relator.
Dissenting Opinion
dissents from this grant. I do not agree that the issue of an undue suggestive identification can be raised at this time, applicant having waived his right to appeal.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE of Louisiana ex rel. James E. WILLIAMS v. Ross MAGGIO, Jr., Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary
- Status
- Published