¶1Writ granted. If a judge is to take the stand as a witness in a motion for new trial containing multiple grounds, he should be recused from presiding at the hearing. See La.C.Cr.P.art. 671. Judge Crigler is recused from hearing the motion for new trial in its entirety.
44 So. 3d 701
Docket No. 2010-KK-2043.
State v. Higginbotham
STATE of Louisiana v. Bobby Dean HIGGINBOTHAM.
Decided September 3, 2010.
Supreme Court of Louisiana · decided 2010-09-03
Decided 2010-09-03