State v. Perkins

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Perkins, 352 So. 2d 702 (La. 1977)
1977 La. LEXIS 6739
Granted, Sanders, Should, Summers, That, Were

State v. Perkins

Opinion of the Court

In re: Roger D. Perkins applying for supervisory writ of review, prohibition, mandamus and stay order.

Writ granted. The trial court is ordered to allow inspection and scientific testing by defendant of the evidence intended for use *703by the state as evidence at the trial under the court’s supervision, See L.C.Cr.P. art. 718.

Dissenting Opinion

SANDERS, C. J.,

dissents from the order issued but would order an evidentiary hearing to determine whether the quantity of the narcotic left is sufficient to permit further testing.

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents. I do not agree that the ruling of the trial judge is erroneous.

Rehearing denied;

SANDERS, C. J., and SUMMERS, J., were of the opinion that rehearing should be granted.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Roger D. PERKINS
Status
Published