State ex rel. Primas v. Henderson
311 So. 2d 260 | La. | 1975
Lead Opinion
In re: Elvin Leroy Primas applying for supervisory writ of certiorari.
Alternative Writ Granted — The State is ordered to set aside guilty pleas and rear-raign relator under showing that relator was denied choice of counsel and was represented by counsel under a capital charge who was not qualified to serve in capital cases, or to show cause to the contrary on or before May 23, 1975.
Dissenting Opinion
dissents. The trial judge found the evidence which this Court relies upon “totally unbelievable” insofar as applicant is concerned. There is no requirement in the law which violates a guilty plea which is promptly entered; nor does the law require that counsel have more than five years experience to represent an accused at a plea of guilty in a non-capital case.
