State v. Smith
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Smith, 379 So. 2d 2 (La. 1980)
1980 La. LEXIS 6535
Calogero, Dennis, Dixon
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.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE of Louisiana v. Sylvester SMITH
- Status
- Published