State v. Dickerson

Supreme Court of Louisiana November 23, 1977

State v. Dickerson, 352 So. 2d 237 (La. 1977)

1977 La. LEXIS 6043

From, Granting, Sanders, Summers, Writ

Opinion of the Court

In re: Gerald Dickerson applying for supervisory and/or remedial writs and for stay order.

Writ granted. Trial judge abused his discretion in refusing to grant a continuance of the preliminary examination. Order of trial judge set aside and case remanded for hearing on preliminary examination and further proceedings.

SANDERS, C. J., dissents from the granting of the writ. SUMMERS, J., dissents.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Gerald DICKERSON
Status: Published