State v. Smith
State v. Smith
379 So. 2d 2; 1980 La. LEXIS 6535
(Southern Reporter, Second Series)
State v. Smith
Dissenting Opinion
would grant the writ. The mere voluntary failure of the defendant to appear at a preliminary hearing in the absence of a subpoena or court order does not waive the constitutional right to a preliminary hearing.
Opinion of the Court
In re Sylvester Smith, applying for writ of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and/or review. Parish of Terrebonne. No. 81,495.
Writ denied.
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