Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1978

State v. Matthews

State v. Matthews
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided December 12, 1978 · Summers
365 So. 2d 257; 1978 La. LEXIS 6921 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Matthews

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents. The motion makes no allegation of fact warranting an order for a hearing. Only a conclusory statement is made. The refusal of the trial judge does not constitute an abuse of discretion.

Opinion of the Court

In re: Bernell Matthews, applying for supervisory and remedial writs and for mandamus. Parish of Lafourche.

Writ granted. Bail hearing ordered on or before December 19, 1978.

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