State v. Smith, 654 So. 2d 1085

PER CURIAM.

Application granted in part.

The only portions of Lavalais’ confession which are admissible as statements against interest are those statements which are self-inculpatory. All other statements in the confession are inadmissible hearsay, whether in-culpatory of other persons or non-inculpatory (unless admissible on some other basis).

Otherwise, the application is denied.

WATSON, J., would deny the application. VICTORY, J., not on panel.

Case Details

Case Name: State v. Smith

Court Name: Supreme Court of Louisiana

Date Published: Jun 1, 1995

Citations: 654 So. 2d 1085; 1995 WL 336422; 1995 La. LEXIS 1463; No. 95-KD-1242

Docket Number: No. 95-KD-1242

Court Abbreviation: La.