State v. Leonard

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Leonard, 366 So. 2d 907 (La. 1979)
1979 La. LEXIS 8008
Summers

State v. Leonard

Opinion of the Court

In re Donald Leonard applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and stay order. Parish of Orleans.

Writ granted. It is ordered that the defendant’s case be tried on January 23,1979.

Dissenting Opinion

SUMMERS, J.,

dissents, being of the opinion that the state is proceeding with reasonable speed to bring this case to trial, considering the facts and circumstances. This Court should not deny the trial judge and District Attorney the discretion to which they are entitled in the conduct of this case.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Donald LEONARD
Status
Published