State v. Harrison
Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Harrison, 604 So. 2d 583 (La. 1992)
1992 La. LEXIS 2845
Cole, From
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.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- STATE of Louisiana v. Jason P. HARRISON
- Status
- Published