State v. Newman
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Newman, 410 So. 2d 235 (La. 1981)
1981 La. LEXIS 10838
Blanche, Watson
State v. Newman
Opinion of the Court
In re William N. Newman, Sr., applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, and mandamus. Parish of Ouachita. No. 39396.
Ruling denying motion to quash information for DWI 3 is remanded on ground that the June 8, 1977 conviction for DWI 2 is invalid under State v. Jones, 404 So.2d 1192 (La. 1981). Case remanded.
Dissenting Opinion
would deny as to plea # 1 as it was properly Boykinized. As to plea # 2 this writer would grant and write on issue of whether defendant could under statute waive his right to be present and authorize his counsel to enter plea for him without violating Boykin.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE of Louisiana v. William N. NEWMAN, Sr.
- Status
- Published