State v. Thornton

Supreme Court of Louisiana February 22, 1985

State v. Thornton, 463 So. 2d 1264 (La. 1985)

1985 La. LEXIS 8090

Arrest, Burden, Calogero, Clearly, Correct, Dixon, Grant, Ruling, Supporting, Trial, Writ

Opinion of the Court

IN RE: Thornton, Derrick; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review, Stay; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, Number K-3223; Parish of Orleans Criminal District Court Div. “F” Number 303-796.

Denied.

DIXON, C.J., would grant the writ. The state clearly did not carry its burden of supporting this warrantless arrest. CALOGERO, J., would grant. The trial judge’s ruling was correct.

Reference

Full Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Derrick THORNTON, Charles Bingham and Edward Jones
Cited By: 1 case
Status: Published