Larry F. Mitchell v. State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development

It Like Justice Crichton’s view, and as a matter of prudent court practice, I disagree with recalling the writ. I have previously explained:

In the past, I have voted to recall writs, but I have come to the conclusion this is a poor practice. See State v. Crandell, 05-1060 (La. 3/10/06), 924 So.2d 122 (Weimer, J., dissenting: “[A]f-ter having granted the writ, the unique facts and circumstances of this case dictate that we should resolve this matter on the merits.”). As a more recent example of my view, see Davis v. Prescott, 13-0669 (La. 11/5/13), 130 So.3d 849, 851 (Weimer, J., dissenting:…