No. 88-K-0815 Precedential Processed

State v. Landry

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed September 30, 1988 · 531 So. 2d 254

Opinion text

PER CURIAM. Granted. The trial court is ordered to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine whether the testimony of the witness, David Stoute, concerning his arrest for receiving stolen property had independent relevance to show bias. LSA-R.S. 15:492. If the evidence is found admissible, the trial court is instructed to rule on whether defendant’s constitutional right of confrontation was violated, entitling him to a new trial. Otherwise, this application is denied.