State v. Ray, 496 So. 2d 338

Lead Opinion

In re Ray, Terry Donald, applying for stay order, writ of certiorari, and/or review, prohibition and mandamus, from the Fourteenth Judicial District Court, No. 3200-86, Parish of Calcasieu, to the Third Circuit Court of Appeal, No. K86-1088.

Writ granted. Ruling of the Court of Appeal is reversed and set aside. Judgment of the district court denying a mistrial is reinstated. Issue raised by defendant may be urged on appeal.

DIXON, C.J., and CALOGERO, J., would deny the writ application.

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Dissenting Opinion

DENNIS, J.,

would either deny or grant for full consideration, and preparation of an opinion, on the difficult question of whether a defendant may be tried entirely, and not temporarily, in absentia.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Ray

Court Name: Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date Published: Nov 5, 1986

Citations: 496 So. 2d 338; 1986 La. LEXIS 7584; No. 86-KK-2172

Docket Number: No. 86-KK-2172

Court Abbreviation: La.