Cobb v. Amiss
Cobb v. Amiss
342 So. 2d 1113; 1977 La. LEXIS 5297
(Southern Reporter, Second Series)
Cobb v. Amiss
Opinion of the Court
In re: Larry B. Cobb, applying for writs of review, mandamus and certiorari.
Writ denied. On the showing made, the ruling of the trial judge is correct.
Dissenting Opinion
dissents. Due process is offended if an offender is sentenced on the basis of false information given ex parte to the sentencing judge. The petitioner is entitled to a hearing on these allegations. Townsend v. Burke, 334 U.S. 736, 68 S.Ct. 1252, 92 L.Ed. 1690 (1948); U.S. v. Espinoza, 481 F.2d 553 (C.A.5, 1973).
Dissenting Opinion
dissents from denial.
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