Opinion
NO. 2020 KW 1243
12-08-2020
STATE OF LOUISIANA v. DONDRELL NIGEL MARQUIS GORDON
In Re: State of Louisiana, applying for supervisory writs, 22nd Judicial District Court, Parish of St. Tammany, No. 587822. BEFORE: WHIPPLE, C.J., WELCH AND CHUTZ, JJ.
WRIT GRANTED. The trial court's December 7, 2020 ruling granting the defendant's request for release without bail is vacated. The matter is remanded to the trial court to consider the defendant's previous criminal history and whether the defendant poses a threat or danger to the victim. If the court determines that the defendant poses such a threat or danger, it shall require the defendant to comply with the conditions of bail set forth in La Code Crim. P. art. 320(G) and, if applicable, the court shall comply with the mandates set forth in La. Code Crim. P. art. 320(H). A written copy of the trial court's determination shall be filed in this court.
VGW
JEW
Chutz, J., dissents and would deny the writ application. COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST CIRCUIT /s/_________
DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT
FOR THE COURT