State v. Cooper

liWALTZER, Judge.

STATEMENT OF CASE

The State charged the defendant, Earl Cooper, with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, a violation of La. R.S. 14:62.2 by bill of information on 27 March 1997. The trial court appointed counsel and defendant entered a plea of not guilty at his arraignment on 8 April 1997. The trial court found probable cause after a preliminary hearing on 22 April 1997 at which defendant was represented by counsel. On 13 November 1997, defense counsel filed a motion to recuse the District Attorney. The trial court denied the motion to recuse after a hearing on 29…