Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1977

State v. McCoy

State v. McCoy
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided November 11, 1977
351 So. 2d 775; 1977 La. LEXIS 5908 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. McCoy

Opinion of the Court

In re: State of Louisiana applying for remedial writs.

Writ granted. Ruling of trial court reversed, bill of information reinstated. See C.Cr.P. art. 296, Official Review Comment. Trial court shall order defendant released without bond. When ño probable cause is shown at preliminary hearing, defendant is properly released without bond; however, the trial court does not have authority to dismiss the bill of information.

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