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State v. Smith

375 So. 2d 393, 1979 La. LEXIS 6975
Procedural entryThis page is a short order in State v. Smith. Read the opinion of the Court — 339 So. 2d 829 →
Supreme Court of Louisiana·Decided September 18, 1979·No. No. 64990·Published

Opinion

In re Charles Smith, applying for writs of certiorari, mandamus, prohibition and a stay order. Orleans Parish. No. Magistrate 87534.

Writ granted. The contempt adjudication is vacated. The defendant cannot be found guilty of a contempt with which he was not charged nor given notice of by the rule to show cause.

SUMMERS, C. J., and BLANCHE, J., dissent.

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