State ex rel. Sinclair v. Henderson

Supreme Court of Louisiana

Decided January 25, 1973

Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1973-01-25

Relies on State v. Sinclair

Decided 1973-01-25

¶1In re: Billy Wayne Sinclair applying for writ of habeas corpus.

¶2Writ denied. The record of appeal in this case demonstrates adequate representation by competent counsel. See State v. Sinclair, 258 La. 84, 245 So.2d 365. (1971).

BARHAM, DIXON and CALOGERO, JJ., are of the opinion an evidentiary hearing is required under State law on the factual allegations of inadequate counsel. C.Cr.P. Art. 354.