Opinion
No. 2019-K-259
05-28-2019
STATE of Louisiana v. Kevin JOHNSON
ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEAL, FIFTH CIRCUIT, PARISH OF JEFFERSON
Writ denied.
GUIDRY, J., recused.
HUGHES, J., additionally concurs and assigns reasons.
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.