State v. Van Blair

255 So. 2d 355 | La. | 1971

In re: Fred S. Van Blair applying for certiorari, mandamus and prohibition.

Writ denied. A jury trial is not required when, as here, the maximum sentence does not exceed six months. Baldwin v. New York, 399 U.S. 66, 90 S.Ct. 1886, 26 L.Ed. 2d 437 (1970). Cf. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners v. Bates, 258 La. 1049, 249 So.2d 127 (1971).