Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1980

State v. Jackson

State v. Jackson
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided January 17, 1980 · Blanche, Marcus, Summers
379 So. 2d 1100; 1980 La. LEXIS 9663 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

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.

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