State Of Louisiana v. Justin Williamson

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STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 2024 KW 0738

VERSUS

JUSTIN WILLIAMSON AUGUST 14, 2024

In Re: State of Louisiana, applying for supervisory writs, 19th
Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge, No.
DC - 21- 04827.

BEFORE: GUIDRY, C. J., PENZATO, AND STROMBERG, JJ.

STAY LIFTED. WRIT GRANTED. The trial court' s August 12, 2024
ruling denying the Motion to Continue Trial filed by the State of
Louisiana is reversed. Under the unique facts and circumstances of
this case,
we find the trial court abused its discretion by failing
to grant a continuance of the trial. This matter is remanded to
the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this
ruling.

AEP
TPS

Guidry, C. J., dissents. The East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of
Court' s Office has advised that the trial has been continued to
September 16, 2024. Therefore, I find the matter to be moot.

COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST CIRCUIT
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DEPUTY CLERK OF COU R
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FOR THE COURT