State v. Davis

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Davis, 496 So. 2d 317 (La. 1986)
1986 La. LEXIS 7542
Deny, Watson, Writ

State v. Davis

Opinion of the Court

In re Davis, Jimmy; applying for writ of certiorari and/or review; to the Court of *318Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. K-5748; Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court, Div. ā€œIā€, Nos. 300-304, 300-355.

Granted. The judgment of the trial court is reversed and set aside. It is ordered that defendant has the mental capacity to proceed. State v. Lawrence, 368 So.2d 699 (La. 1979); State v. Hampton, 253 La. 399, 218 So.2d 311 (1969). Case remanded for further proceedings in accordance with law.

WATSON, J., would deny the writ.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Jimmy DAVIS
Status
Published