Case Name: STATE of Louisiana v. James Jackson ROBERTS
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 1970-05-25
Citations: 256 La. 75
Docket Number: No. 50582
Parties: STATE of Louisiana v. James Jackson ROBERTS.
Judges: BARHAM, J., is of the opinion the writ should be granted. There is merit in the motion to quash and the applicant should not be forced to trial if there is no legal charge of a crime. He should not have to await conviction to seek redress from us on writ application.
Reporter: Louisiana Reports
Volume: 256
Pages: 75–75

Head Matter:
235 So.2d 99
STATE of Louisiana v. James Jackson ROBERTS.
No. 50582.
May 25, 1970.

Opinion:
The application is denied. Applicant's remedy is to renew his application in the event of his conviction.
BARHAM, J., is of the opinion the writ should be granted. There is merit in the motion to quash and the applicant should not be forced to trial if there is no legal charge of a crime. He should not have to await conviction to seek redress from us on writ application.