Writ granted; it is ordered that applicant be granted credit against sentences in Nos. 153-042 and 153-602 for time spent in unit for criminally insane at East La. State Hospital at Jackson.
SUMMERS, J., dissents: From the allegations and representations of this application, I agree that an abuse of discretion is indicated in refusing credit for time served (10 years) while undergoing treatment for a mental condition prior to trial. I do not agree, however, that the...
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