State v. Coco
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Coco, 377 So. 2d 1034 (La. 1979)
1979 La. LEXIS 7586
Blanche, Bring, Calogero, Grant
State v. Coco
Opinion of the Court
In re Craig Coco, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, and mandamus. Parish of Jefferson. No. 78-2435.
Writ granted in part and denied in part. It is ordered that the district court’s finding that defendant has the mental capacity to proceed is affirmed, provided that during court proceedings defendant’s mental capacity is constantly monitored by electronic device and by a physician who is present during the proceedings. Otherwise, the writ is denied.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE of Louisiana v. Craig COCO
- Status
- Published