State ex rel. Qualls v. Caldwell

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State ex rel. Qualls v. Caldwell, 362 So. 2d 778 (La. 1978)
1978 La. LEXIS 6696
Summers

State ex rel. Qualls v. Caldwell

Opinion of the Court

In re: Cheryl Booker Qualls applying for supervisory writs and stay order. Parish of Jackson.

Granted and previous stay order vacated. The trial judge is ordered to grant a recess and refer the motion to recuse to another judge in accordance with C.Cr.P. 675.

Concurring Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

agrees that the stay order previously issued should be vacated. Otherwise the trial should proceed. Applicant has an adequate remedy by appeal in the event of conviction. The motion to recuse has not been heard due to applicant’s fault.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana ex rel. Cheryl Booker QUALLS v. David CALDWELL, Justice, Second Judicial District Court
Status
Published