Legal Opinion
State v. Hackett
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided August 21, 2013No. 2013-KA-0178PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MAX N. TOBIAS, JR., Judge.
LThe defendant, Torrey Hackett (“Hackett”), was charged by bill of information with distribution of cocaine, a violation of La. R.S. 40:967. On 10 May 2006, his counsel filed a motion to suppress evidence and a motion for a preliminary examination, which were both heard on 25 May 2007. The trial court denied the motion to suppress and found probable cause. At the commencement of trial on 16 June 2008, Hackett waived his right to a trial by jury, electing a judge trial. He was found guilty as charged. A multiple bill of information was filed. A motion to quash the…
2Cases cited49 opinions
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- Jones v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1999
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3Cited by17 opinions
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