Writ granted. The ruling of the trial judge is affirmed. However, the irregularity complained of is not one that affects guilt or innocence. Hence, we make the decision prospective only from October 9, 1978. This decision applies to both grand jury and petit juries acting after the above date. See State v. Hoffman, La.,
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