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

SUMMERS, J.,

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