Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1979

State v. Cannon

State v. Cannon
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided October 12, 1979 · Tate
376 So. 2d 154; 1979 La. LEXIS 7095 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Cannon

Opinion of the Court

In re: H. M. “Mike” Cannon, applying for writs of review, mandamus, certiorari and stay order. Parish of E. Baton Rouge, Number 7-79-451.

Writ granted. Ruling of trial judge reversed and set aside.

Concurring Opinion

TATE, J.,

concurs. However, he is of the view that the district attorney is not barred from responding publicly to personal charges made against him which are independent of the present prosecution.

In view of the concurrence of Justice TATE, DIXON, J., notes that he is in agreement with the action of the majority and is further of the opinion that it would be risky and unwise for the District Attorney to resort to public statements relating to a defendant in a case being prosecuted.

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