State ex rel. Norwood v. Blackburn
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State ex rel. Norwood v. Blackburn, 511 So. 2d 1143 (La. 1987)
1987 La. LEXIS 9765
State ex rel. Norwood v. Blackburn
Opinion of the Court
In re Norwood, Robert; applying for writ of certiorari and/or review, and mandamus; Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court, Div. “D”, No. 279-452.
Granted. Relator’s convictions for both attempted first degree murder and armed robbery violate double jeopardy. State ex rel. Wikberg v. Henderson, 292 So.2d 505 (La. 1974). Accordingly, relator’s conviction and sentence for attempted first degree murder are vacated. State v. Doughty, 379 So.2d 1088 (La. 1980).
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE ex rel. Robert NORWOOD v. Frank BLACKBURN, Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiary
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- 2 cases
- Status
- Published