State v. Thomas

MADELEINE M. LANDRIEU, Judge.

LThe State of Louisiana appeals the trial court’s judgment quashing the bill of information filed against the defendant, Courtney Thomas. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

Mr. Thomas was charged on July 30, 2004 by bill of information with two counts of access device fraud, violations of La. R.S. 14:70.2. Mr. Thomas was arraigned on August 11, 2004 and entered a plea of not guilty. On December 16, 2004, Mr. Thomas failed to appear for a hearing on motions, and the court issued an alias capias. Mr.…