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State v. ChapmanState v. Chapman

Supreme Court of Louisiana
Jan 20, 1978
No. 61242
Versions:353 So. 2d 1338
1978 La. LEXIS 5246

In re: Steve Chapman applying for remedial writs. Parish of Orleans.

*1339Writ granted. Relator’s sentence is vacated and set aside. The case is remanded to the trial judge to appoint a sanity commission in accordance with La.Code of Crim. Procedure, Art. 650 et seq. with reference to relator’s mental capacity to proceed.

SANDERS, C. J., and SUMMERS, J., dissent from the granting of the writ.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Chapman
Court Name: Supreme Court of Louisiana
Date Published: Jan 20, 1978
Citations: 353 So. 2d 1338; 1978 La. LEXIS 5246; No. 61242
Docket Number: No. 61242
Court Abbreviation: La.
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