Supreme Court of Louisiana, 2019

State v. Johnson

State v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided May 28, 2019 · Additionally, Guidry, Hughes
274 So. 3d 561 (Southern Reporter, Third Series)

State v. Johnson

Concurring Opinion

Hughes, J., additionally concurring.

Defendant argues he maintained his innocence and pointed his attorneys to two witnesses, Selena Collins and Montero Ursin, but they failed to investigate or interview these witnesses which forced defendant to accept a guilty plea. Selena Collins has now presented an affidavit indicating she was pressured to implicate the defendant.

Defendant's claims are better suited for post-conviction relief with a full evidentiary hearing.

Opinion of the Court

GUIDRY, J., recused.

HUGHES, J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons.

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