State v. Peter

Supreme Court of Louisiana August 14, 1978

State v. Peter, 361 So. 2d 885 (La. 1978)

1978 La. LEXIS 6253

Abused, Action, Discretion, Does, Implies, Summers, That, Trial

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.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Robert F. PETER
Status: Published