State v. Scott

DOMENGEAUX, Judge.

The defendant, Leonard Scott, was indicted by a Beauregard Parish Grand Jury for the crime of first degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. 14:30. The indictment was amended to second degree murder, a violation of La.R.S. 14:30.1. On October 10, 1985, a motion to suppress hearing was held before the Honorable L.H. Coltharp, Jr. of the Thirty-sixth Judicial District Court. On November 7, 1985, Judge Col-tharp denied defendant’s motion. On December 2, 1985, trial commenced and on December 4,1985, the defendant was found guilty before a twelve person jury of a lesser included…