State v. Sermon

Supreme Court of Louisiana

State v. Sermon

385 So. 2d 782, 1980 La. LEXIS 7172

CourtSupreme Court of Louisiana

DecidedApril 16, 1980

DocketNo. 67322

StatusPublished

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State v. Sermon, 385 So. 2d 782, 1980 La. LEXIS 7172 (La. 1980).

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In re Danny G. Sermon, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and stay order. Parish of Calcasieu. No. 10,318-77.

Granted. State v. Procell, La., 365 So.2d 484, does not require a bifurcated trial if the prosecution does not seek the death penalty. Since the state and defense have agreed the death penalty will not be sought, the defendant can only receive a sentence of life imprisonment without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. Remanded for further proceedings.

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In re Danny G. Sermon, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and stay order. Parish of Calcasieu. No. 10,318-77.

Granted. State v. Procell, La., 365 So.2d 484, does not require a bifurcated trial if the prosecution does not seek the death penalty. Since the state and defense have agreed the death penalty will not be sought, the defendant can only receive a sentence of life imprisonment without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. Remanded for further proceedings.

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