In my view, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing a juror pursuant to La. C.Cr.P. art. 796 and under unique circumstances presented. Accordingly, I would grant the State's writ application, reverse the court of appeal, reinstating the jury verdict sentence imposed by the trial court.
State v. Parker, 267 So. 3d 1112 (2019)
April 22, 2019
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Louisiana Supreme Court
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No. 2018-K-2000
267 So. 3d 1112
STATE of Louisiana
v.
David Billy PARKER, Jr.
No. 2018-K-2000
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
April 22, 2019
ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF APPEAL, THIRD CIRCUIT, PARISH OF CALCASIEU
Writ denied.
CRICHTON, J., would grant and assigns reasons: