Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1978

State v. Reddick

State v. Reddick
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided January 17, 1978 · Sanders, Summers
353 So. 2d 1331; 1978 La. LEXIS 6960 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Reddick

Opinion of the Court

In re: State of Louisiana through District Attorney, Harry F. Connick, applying for writs of certiorari, mandamus, prohibition- and stay order.

Writ denied.

Concurring Opinion

SANDERS, C. J.,

concurs in denial. The State’s remedy is to nolle prosequi the count. See L.S.A.-C.Cr.P. art. 691.

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

would grant this writ. On the showing made the trial judge abused his discretion. Nevertheless, the State may nolle prosequi the count involving Watson.

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