Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1980

State v. Sermon

State v. Sermon
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided April 16, 1980
385 So. 2d 782; 1980 La. LEXIS 7172 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Sermon

Opinion of the Court

In re Danny G. Sermon, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and stay order. Parish of Calcasieu. No. 10,318-77.

Granted. State v. Procell, La., 365 So.2d 484, does not require a bifurcated trial if the prosecution does not seek the death penalty. Since the state and defense have agreed the death penalty will not be sought, the defendant can only receive a sentence of life imprisonment without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. Remanded for further proceedings.

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