State v. Butler

11 This post-trial application for writ of review arises from a misdemeanor prosecution. Brett Cascio Butler seeks reversal of his conviction on two counts of improper telecommunications, La. R.S. 14:285, on the basis of double jeopardy.

Background

According to the district court’s ruling on Butler’s motion to quash, the state originally charged defendant with two counts of improper telecommunications, but erroneously alleged that the telephone calls took place in January 2000.

Trial commenced on the original bill of information on May 24, 2000. The state called one witness, James Crawley, who…