Writ denied. We do not find that the trial judge abused his discretion in granting a mistrial in this case. La.Code Crim. P. art. 771.
SANDERS, C. J., and SUMMERS, J., are of the opinion the application should be granted. The witness's response was without the scope of the State's question. The ruling of the trial judge should be reversed and defendant's objection should be assigned for review on appeal in the event of conviction. State v. Lepkowski,
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