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State v. Butler

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Aug 14, 1978
361 So. 2d 884 (La. 1978)

Opinion

No. 62830.

August 14, 1978.

In re: Richard Earl Butler applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and for a stay order. Parish of Jefferson.


Writ granted in part. Since the Grand Jury has indicated the defendant for a capital offense subsequent to the bail hearing, it is ordered that the case be remanded for a post-indictment bail hearing in accordance with article 313, C.Cr.P.


being of the opinion that the showing made by defendant does not warrant a reduction of bond. Moreover, the action at the hearing of June 21, 1978 is mooted by the subsequent Grand Jury indictment of June 23, 1978.


Summaries of

State v. Butler

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Aug 14, 1978
361 So. 2d 884 (La. 1978)
Case details for

State v. Butler

Case Details

Full title:STATE OF LOUISIANA v. RICHARD EARL BUTLER

Court:Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date published: Aug 14, 1978

Citations

361 So. 2d 884 (La. 1978)