Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1979

State v. Franklin

State v. Franklin
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided February 14, 1979 · Summers
367 So. 2d 861; 1979 La. LEXIS 7324 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Franklin

Opinion of the Court

In re Rory Franklin applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus, and for a stay order. Parish of Jefferson.

Writ denied. Defendant has an adequate remedy by appeal in the event of conviction.

Concurring Opinion

SUMMERS, C. J.,

is of the opinion that double jeopardy attached and after a directed verdict, defendant cannot be compelled to continue as a defendant in a criminal trial. State v. Baskin, 301 So.2d 313 (La. 1974).

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