State of Louisiana Versus James Francis

Opinion

STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 25-KH-418

VERSUS FIFTH CIRCUIT

JAMES FRANCIS COURT OF APPEAL

STATE OF LOUISIANA

October 08, 2025

Linda Tran First Deputy Clerk

ON APPLICATION FOR REHEARING

Panel composed of Jude G. Gravois, Scott U. Schlegel, and Timothy S. Marcel

DENIED WITHOUT REASONS

JGG SUS TSM

SUSAN M. CHEHARDY CURTIS B. PURSELL

CHIEF JUDGE CLERK OF COURT

SUSAN S. BUCHHOLZ

FREDERICKA H. WICKER CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK

JUDE G. GRAVOIS MARC E. JOHNSON STEPHEN J. WINDHORST LINDA M. TRAN JOHN J. MOLAISON, JR.

FIRST DEPUTY CLERK

SCOTT U. SCHLEGEL TIMOTHY S. MARCEL FIFTH CIRCUIT MELISSA C. LEDET

JUDGES 101 DERBIGNY STREET (70053)

DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL STAFF POST OFFICE BOX 489 GRETNA, LOUISIANA 70054 (504) 376-1400

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www.fifthcircuit.org

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25-KH-418

E-NOTIFIED

Thomas J. Butler (Respondent)

MAILED James Francis #298047 (Relator) Louisiana State Penitentiary Angola, LA 70712