Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1992

State v. Harrison

State v. Harrison
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided September 22, 1992 · Cole, From
604 So. 2d 583; 1992 La. LEXIS 2845 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State v. Harrison

Opinion of the Court

In re Harrison, Jason P.; — Defendants); applying for supervisory and/or remedial writs; Parish of Jefferson, 24th Judicial District Court, Div. “H”, No. 90-4153; to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit, No. 92-KW-0826.

Granted. The judgment of the trial court is set aside. Mug shots constitute evidence of other crimes and generally may not be admitted solely to show the accused has been previously arrested or convicted. The mug shots may not be admitted in this case unless identity becomes a genuine issue during the course of the trial.

COLE, J., dissents from the order.

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