Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1977

State v. Blount

Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided April 15, 1977 · Are, Calogero, Dennis, Dixon, Granted, Should, Summers

344 So. 2d 378 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

is of the opinion the writ should be granted, not understanding how the right of defendant to remain silent is not violated.

Opinion of the Court

In re: William Yanda applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and stay order.

*379Writ refused. We find no constitutional violation in the ruling complained of. See prior application, State v. Yanda, La., 339 So.2d 847. In any event, there is an adequate remedy by appeal.

SUMMERS and CALOGERO, JJ., are of the opinion the writ should be granted.

Concurring Opinion

DENNIS, J.,

concurs for the reason that defendant has an adequate remedy by appeal.

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