State v. Ford

Supreme Court of Louisiana

Decided February 13, 1978

Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 1978-02-13

Relies on State v. Rugon

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Decided 1978-02-13

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Cited by 4 later decisions — most recently November 2006

4 state decisions

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¶1In re: Melvin D. Ford applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and habeas corpus. Orleans Parish.

¶2Writ Granted. Revocation of probation reversed. That portion of defendant’s sentence requiring payment of $500 to Appellate Process Fund is annulled and set aside. Case remanded to the Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans for correction of the sentence by making the sum payable to the District Attorney of Orleans Parish in accordance with law. See, State v. Rugon, 355 So.2d 876 (La.1977).