State of Louisiana v. Merlin P. Dejean

STATE OF LOUISIANA * NO. 2024-KA-0471 VERSUS * COURT OF APPEAL MERLIN P. DEJEAN * FOURTH CIRCUIT * STATE OF LOUISIANA ******* APPEAL FROM CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT ORLEANS PARISH NO. 549-664, SECTION “C” Honorable Benedict J. Willard, Judge ****** Judge Dale N. Atkins ****** (Court composed of Judge Daniel L. Dysart, Judge Joy Cossich Lobrano, Judge Dale N. Atkins) Jason Rogers Williams, District Attorney Brad Scott, Assistant District Attorney, Chief of Appeals 619 South White Street New Orleans, LA 70119 COUNSEL FOR APPELLANT, State of Louisiana Christopher A. Aberle LOUISIANA APPELLATE…