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299 So. 2d 789

State v. Fulford

Supreme Court of Louisiana

Decided September 13, 1974

Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1974-09-13

Cited by 2 later decisions (1 by the Supreme Court) — most recently June 1983

1 state decisions

Key passage — most relied on by later courts

“has demonstrated skill and experience in criminal law in writ applications filed in this Court.”

quoted by 1 later decision, including Maggio v. Fulford

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Decided 1974-09-13

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¶1In re: John Fulford, applying for writ of certiorari.

¶2Writ denied. Relator has right to file brief in personam. Court appointed counsel shall continue to represent relator in these proceedings and said counsel will argue before this Court.

BARHAM, J.,

¶3is of the opinion that relator may represent himself in this appeal. He is necessarily accorded counsel also for the preparation of assignment of errors, perfecting appeal, performing services required of one with freedom to work in Clerks offices with all necessary records, and the freedom and expertise to argue before this Court. Oral argument is not a constitutional right. We accord oral argument only to qualified practitioners. Relator may argue fully in brief and otherwise participate fully in his defense.

DIXON, J., is of opinion the suit should be granted and the defendant granted the right to represent himself. He has demonstrated skill and experience in criminal law in writ applications filed in this Court.
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