Summary
In Lathers, the Supreme Court vacated the ruling of the appellate court releasing the defendant from custody and relieving him of his bail obligation.
Summary of this case from State ex rel. W.P.Opinion
No. 2000-KK-2970
November 1, 2000.
IN RE: State of Louisiana; — Plaintiff; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Pointe Coupee, 18th Judicial District Court Div. A, Nos. 65,366F; to the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, No. 00 KW 2341
Granted. The ruling of the court of appeal releasing the defendant from custody and relieving the defendant of his bail obligation is vacated and set aside. Defense counsel acquiesced to the October 23, 2000 trial date which was beyond the statutory time delays for a speedy trial provided in La. Code Crim.Proc. Ann. art. 701 (D). The ruling of the trial court denying the defendant's motion to be released is reinstated. Stay recalled.
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