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353 So. 2d 1331

State v. Reddick

Supreme Court of Louisiana

Decided January 17, 1978

Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1978-01-17

Decided 1978-01-17

¶1In re: State of Louisiana through District Attorney, Harry F. Connick, applying for writs of certiorari, mandamus, prohibition- and stay order.

¶2Writ denied.

SANDERS, C. J.,

¶3concurs in denial. The State’s remedy is to nolle prosequi the count. See L.S.A.-C.Cr.P. art. 691.

SUMMERS, J.,

¶4would grant this writ. On the showing made the trial judge abused his discretion. Nevertheless, the State may nolle prosequi the count involving Watson.

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