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342 So. 2d 225

State v. Gatlin

Supreme Court of Louisiana

Decided February 18, 1977

Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1977-02-18

Decided 1977-02-18

DIXON, J.,

¶1concurs in the denial. Although defendant cannot constitutionally be deprived of his rights to subpoena of witnesses and records, his subpoena to the bank does not name a person, and is vague as to records sought. His subpoena to Florida appears overbroad and oppressive. Nevertheless, since there is danger of reversal of a conviction in the event of error in denying a subpoena, great care should be exercised.

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