Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1977

State v. Manso

Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided November 23, 1977 · Art, Granted, Lsa, Sanders, Should, Summers

352 So. 2d 241; 1977 La. LEXIS 6949 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Opinion of the Court

In re: State of Louisiana applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus.

Writ Denied: No error in the trial court’s ruling.

SANDERS, C. J., is of the opinion that a writ should be granted. See LSA-C.Cr.P. art. 294.

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents from the denial. In my view the presence of the defendant at a preliminary examination is required. La.Code Crim.Proc. art. 294 and Comments.

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