Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1978

State v. Butler

State v. Butler
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided June 9, 1978 · Dixon
359 So. 2d 215; 1978 La. LEXIS 6004 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Butler

Opinion of the Court

In re: State of Louisiana through the District Attorney, Harry F. Connick, applying for writs of certiorari, mandamus and prohibition. Parish of Orleans.

Writ granted. Trial judge ordered to issued arrest warrant in this matter.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

dissents from this grant. 209 C.Cr.P. gives the judge discretion and there is absolutely no showing of abuse.

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