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Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1986

State v. Williams

State v. Williams
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided December 15, 1986 · Being, Circumstances, Marcus, Under, Were
497 So. 2d 1390; 1986 La. LEXIS 7845 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Williams

Opinion of the Court

In re Williams, Samuel; applying for writ of certiorari and/or review, and writ of prohibition and mandamus; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 86-K-752; Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court, Div. “L”, No. 86-1213.

Granted. The ruling of the Court of Appeal is reversed and the ruling of the trial court granting defendant’s motion to suppress is reinstated.

MARCUS, J., dissents, being of the opinion that Miranda warnings were not required under the circumstances of this case.

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