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2010-KK-2043 Precedential Writ granted Processed

State v. Higginbotham

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed September 3, 2010 · 44 So. 3d 701

Also decided on this docket: La., September 3, 2010 44 So. 3d 701

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44 So.3d 701 (2010) STATE of Louisiana v. Bobby Dean HIGGINBOTHAM. No. 2010-KK-2043. Supreme Court of Louisiana. September 3, 2010. Writ 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.