State v. Jackson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Jackson, 379 So. 2d 1100 (La. 1980)
1980 La. LEXIS 9663
Blanche, Marcus, Summers

State v. Jackson

Opinion of the Court

In re Erwin J. Jackson, applying for supervisory and remedial writs. Orleans Parish. No. 273-617 — Magistrate.

Granted. At a preliminary examination the witnesses are subject to cross-examination (C.Cr.P. 294) which must not be unduly curtailed. Identification witnesses can be examined and cross-examined on the circumstances of the identification. The probable cause finding is set aside and the case is remanded for a new preliminary hearing in accordance herewith.

SUMMERS, C. J., and MARCUS and BLANCHE, JJ., dissent.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Erwin J. JACKSON
Status
Published