State ex rel. Sterling v. Maggio

Supreme Court of Louisiana September 22, 1978

State ex rel. Sterling v. Maggio, 362 So. 2d 1118 (La. 1978)

1978 La. LEXIS 6662

From, Sanders, Summers, Writ

Opinion of the Court

In re: State-of Louisiana, through Leon A. Picou, Jr., District Attorney, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus. Parish of East Feliciana.

Writ denied.

Dissenting Opinion

SANDERS, C. J.,

would grant the writ and order a transcript of the habeas hearing to determine whether the plea was voluntary and based upon a plea bargain.

SUMMERS, J., dissents from the denial of this writ.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana ex rel., Leroy STERLING v. Ross MAGGIO, Warden
Status: Published