Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1978

State v. Peter

Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided August 14, 1978 · Abused, Action, Discretion, Does, Implies, Summers, That, Trial

361 So. 2d 885; 1978 La. LEXIS 6253 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Opinion of the Court

In re: Robert F. Peter applying for writs of certiorari, (writ of review), prohibition, mandamus and for a stay order. Parish of Orleans.

Writ granted. Bond pending review reduced to $1,500.00..

SANDERS, C. J., is of the opinion that the showing made is insufficient to warrant a reduction of the bond.

SUMMERS, J., dissents and is of the opinion the showing made does not warrant a finding that the trial judge has abused his discretion which this action of the Court implies.

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