No. 64990 Precedential Writ granted Processed

State v. Smith

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed September 18, 1979 · 375 So. 2d 393

Opinion text

In re Charles Smith, applying for writs of certiorari, mandamus, prohibition and a stay order. Orleans Parish. No. Magistrate 87534. Writ granted. The contempt adjudication is vacated. The defendant cannot be found guilty of a contempt with which he was not charged nor given notice of by the rule to show cause. SUMMERS, C. J., and BLANCHE, J., dissent.