State v. Mason

Supreme Court of Louisiana October 23, 1984

State v. Mason, 456 So. 2d 1386 (La. 1984)

1984 La. LEXIS 9928

Bond, Calogero, Dixon, Grant, Lemmon, Reduce, Relator

Opinion of the Court

In re: Mason, Jon, Applying for Stay, Supervisory Writs, Parish of Livingston, 21st Judicial District Court, Div. “D”, No. C-3203; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. KW-84-1237.

Denied.

DIXON, C.J., would grant and reduce the bond to $80,000. CALOGERO, J., would reduce relator’s bond to $100,000.

Concurring Opinion

LEMMON, J.,

concurs in the denial. Relator may again seek reduction of bail on the basis of a voluntary psychiatric commitment as a condition reasonably related to assuring his appearance.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Jon MASON
Status: Published