State v. Lewis, 352 So. 2d 236

Lead Opinion

In re: Sawyer Lewis applying for writs of certiorari, mandamus and prohibition.

Writ denied. We cannot say the ruling was incorrect.

TATE, J., is of the opinion the writ should be granted.

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Dissenting Opinion

DENNIS, J.,

is of the opinion the writ should be granted. In view of the facts that the defendant was faced with a life sentence, without parole etc., which he subsequently received, and that the state’s case was based upon an apparent illegal seizure which the defendant’s attorney failed to move to suppress, the defendant was denied effective assistance of counsel.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Lewis

Court Name: Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date Published: Nov 23, 1977

Citations: 352 So. 2d 236; 1977 La. LEXIS 6070; No. 60817

Docket Number: No. 60817

Court Abbreviation: La.