State v. Hughes

Supreme Court of Louisiana November 29, 1977

State v. Hughes, 352 So. 2d 702 (La. 1977)

1977 La. LEXIS 6740

Dixon, From, Granting, Sanders, Summers, Writ

Opinion of the Court

In re: Emmit M. Hughes and James F. Willeford, applying for supervisory writs.

Writ granted. Preliminary examination ordered prior to trial. Art. 1, Section 14, La. Constitution (1974).

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

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents. The order of the majority compels a vain and useless proceeding at a time when it will serve no purpose.

DIXON, J.,

dissents. A preliminary examination at this stage will serve no purpose since the ease is fixed for trial tomorrow.

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Emmit M. HUGHES and James F. Willeford
Status: Published