State v. Beck

In re: State of Louisiana applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition and mandamus. The application is denied. The showing made does not warrant the exercise of our supervisory jurisdiction. SUMMERS, J. I believe the application of the State should be granted. The case presented is distinguishable from the authority relied upon (Smith v. Hooey, 393 U.S. 374 , 89 S.Ct. 575 , 21 L.Ed.2d 607 (1969)) in that no formal charge by way of indictment, bill of information or affidavit has been filed against Beck. In my view a hearing should be held, giving the State an opportunity to prove its assertions.