Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1987

State v. Garrett

State v. Garrett
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided January 23, 1987
500 So. 2d 414; 1987 La. LEXIS 8323 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Garrett

Opinion of the Court

In re Garrett, Ella Ruth; applying for writ of certiorari and/or review; Parish of DeSoto, 11th Judicial District Court, Div. “A”, No. 53985; to the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, No. 18215-KW.

Granted. The rulings of the lower courts are set aside. Since relator was admitted to post conviction bail, the execution of her sentence was suspended, La.C. Cr.P. art. 913 B. The trial court had jurisdiction to reduce a legal sentence, La.C. Cr.P. art. 916(3). Accordingly, the case is remanded to the trial court to consider and decide relator’s motion to reduce her sentence.

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