State v. Ferris

762 So.2d 601 (2000)

STATE of Louisiana

v.

Joseph Davis FERRIS.

No. 99-KA-2329.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

May 16, 2000.

Rehearing Denied June 16, 2000.

Richard P. Ieyoub, Atty. Gen., Brent C. Coreil, Dist. Atty., Reggie Paul Dupre, Jr., Houma, Mary Ellen Hunley, Baton Rouge, Counsel for Applicant.

Allen Bruce Rozas, Mamou, Counsel for Respondent.

LEMMON, Justice.[*]

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