State v. Benton

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Benton, 39 So. 3d 596 (La. 2010)
2010 La. LEXIS 1731
Deny, Johnson

State v. Benton

Opinion of the Court

In re State of Louisiana; — Plaintiff; Applying For Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Orleans, Criminal District Court Div. A, No. 498-255; to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, No. 2010-K-1041.

Writ granted. We find the district court abused its discretion. Therefore, we reverse. New Orleans Police Department Forensic Examiner Troy Dickerson is allowed to testify as an expert witness in the area of fingerprint collection, examination, and analysis. This case is remanded to the district court for further proceedings.

JOHNSON, J., would deny.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. Nelson BENTON
Status
Published