Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1977

State v. House

State v. House
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided January 24, 1977 · Dennis, Dixon, Granted, Should
341 So. 2d 554; 1977 La. LEXIS 5465 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. House

Opinion of the Court

In re: Phillip House applying for writ of certiorari or review.

Writ denied. Defendant has an adequate appeal in the event of conviction.

DENNIS, J., is of the opinion the writ should be granted.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

dissents from the refusal; there is no remedy for the defendant unless he closes without offering any evidence, under the existing jurisprudence. If he offers any evidence, the appellate court is not restricted to a review of the State’s case, but may review the whole case to see if there is any evidence of defendant’s age.

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