Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. Basil M. SMITH, Jr.
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1972-10-26
Citations: 268 So. 2d 255
Docket Number: No. 52866
Parties: STATE of Louisiana v. Basil M. SMITH, Jr.
Judges: BARHAM, J., dissents from the refusal to grant the writ and discharge the defendant and assigns reasons.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 268
Pages: 255–255

Head Matter:
263 La. 359
STATE of Louisiana v. Basil M. SMITH, Jr.
No. 52866.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Oct. 26, 1972.

Opinion:
In re: Basil M. Smith, Jr. applying for writ of certiorari.
Writ granted: Since the record does not show that a bill of information or indictment has been filed, La.C.Cr.P. art. 384, the trial court is ordered to conduct a hearing upon applicant's petition for habeas corpus.
BARHAM, J., dissents from the refusal to grant the writ and discharge the defendant and assigns reasons.
DIXON, J., is of the opinion the writ should be granted without hearing.