Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1977

State ex rel. Jackson v. Maggio

Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided September 23, 1977 · Applicant, Calogero, Dixon, Entitled, Hearing, Refusal

349 So. 2d 884; 1977 La. LEXIS 5978 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Opinion of the Court

In re: Willie Dean Jackson applying for remedial writs of habeas corpus, mandamus and/or other writs.

Writ refused. No merit in application in view of Boykin examination.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

dissents. There has been no evidentiary hearing to determine whether it is true that state-appointed defense lawyer promised that applicant would receive only two years if he pleaded guilty.

CALOGERO, J., dissents from writ refusal. Applicant is entitled to an evidentiary hearing.

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