Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1987

State ex rel. Martin v. Foti

State ex rel. Martin v. Foti
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided June 5, 1987
507 So. 2d 234; 1987 La. LEXIS 9353 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State ex rel. Martin v. Foti

Opinion of the Court

In re Wilson F. Martin, applying for reconsideration of January 30, 1987, 501 So.2d 218, denial of writ of habeas corpus; Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court, Nos. 280-632, 282-485 and 281-437, Div. I.

Granted. Reconsideration is granted. Application is granted. The district court is ordered to conduct an evidentiary hearing at which the state will bear the burden of proving relator’s pleas were voluntarily and intelligently entered. See State v. Warren, 402 So.2d 662 (La. 1981).

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