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STATE v. GOMEZ

Nos. 2000-KK-0566, 2000-KK-0677.

778 So.2d 549 (2001)

STATE of Louisiana v. Lester GOMEZ.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

January 17, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dorothy G. daPonte, Counsel for Applicant (No. 00-KK-0566).

Richard P. Ieyoub, Attorney General, Paul D. Connick, Jr., District Attorney, Rebecca J. Becker, Terry M. Boudreaux, Gretna, Allison L. Monahan, Counsel for Applicant.

Michael Riehlmann, New Orleans, Dorothy G. daPonte, Counsel for Respondent (No. 00-KK-0677).

John H. Holdridge, New Orleans, Counsel for Louisiana Association Criminal Degense (Amicus Curiae).

Prior report: 757 So.2d 647.

TRAYLOR, J.

In these two consolidated cases, we are called upon to answer the following questions: (1) whether the amendment to La. C.Cr.P. art. 905.2(A) is tailored to adequately address the sentencing procedures in a capital case where the victim of the crime has survived; and (2) whether La. C.Cr.P. art. 905.2(A) precludes testimony from the victims' mental health professionals. After a through...

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