State v. Ballard

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Ballard, 352 So. 2d 1030 (La. 1977)
1977 La. LEXIS 6606
Marcus, Sanders, Summers

State v. Ballard

Opinion of the Court

In re: Barry E. Ballard applying for writs of certiorari, review and mandamus. Parish of Ouachita.

Granted. Full transcript ordered furnished to counsel urging inadequacy of former counsel, with leave to reopen evidentia-ry hearing on the issue on the basis of contentions thereupon based.

SANDERS, C. J., dissents.

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents. This applicant was properly represented by retained counsel and was tried before the judge who denied his application for a full transcript to serve as a basis for habeas relief — U.S. v. MacCollom, 426 U.S. 317, 96 S.Ct. 2086, 48 L.Ed.2d 666 (1976); Bonner v. Henderson, 517 F.2d 135 (5th Cir. 1975).

MARCUS, J., dissents.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Barry E. BALLARD
Status
Published