STATE v. BUTLER

No. 62830.

361 So.2d 884 (1978)

STATE of Louisiana v. Richard Earl BUTLER.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

August 14, 1978.


Writ granted in part. Since the Grand Jury has indicted the defendant for a capital offense subsequent to the bail hearing, it is ordered that the case be remanded for a post-indictment bail hearing in accordance with article 313, C.Cr.P.

SUMMERS, J., dissents, being of the opinion that the showing made by defendant does not warrant a reduction of bond. Moreover, the action at the hearing of June 21, 1978 is mooted by the subsequent Grand Jury indictment of...

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