State v. Ray

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Ray, 496 So. 2d 338 (La. 1986)
1986 La. LEXIS 7584
Application, Calogero, Dennis, Deny, Dixon

State v. Ray

Dissenting Opinion

DENNIS, J.,

would either deny or grant for full consideration, and preparation of an opinion, on the difficult question of whether a defendant may be tried entirely, and not temporarily, in absentia.

Opinion of the Court

In re Ray, Terry Donald, applying for stay order, writ of certiorari, and/or review, prohibition and mandamus, from the Fourteenth Judicial District Court, No. 3200-86, Parish of Calcasieu, to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, No. K86-1088.

Writ granted. Ruling of the Court of Appeal is reversed and set aside. Judgment of the district court denying a mistrial is reinstated. Issue raised by defendant may be urged on appeal.

DIXON, C.J., and CALOGERO, J., would deny the writ application.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Terry Donald RAY
Cited By
1 case
Status
Published