State v. Norris

CHARLES CARROLL, Associate Judge.

In the prosecution of the respondent Michael Norris for certain alleged offenses which occurred before he married, the trial court entered an order quashing a subpoena served by the state on the defendant’s wife Lura Valdes Norris, holding she was excluded as a witness on the ground of marital privilege. By petition of the state for a writ of certiorari, said order is presented here for review. On consideration thereof in light of the circumstances and applicable law, we hold the order under review is incorrect, and represents a departure from essential…