State v. Branch

JjLANDRIEU, Judge.

The State of Louisiana filed a bill of information charging the defendant-appellant, Ronald Branch, with one count of violating La.Rev.Stat. 14:52 relative to simple arson of property valued at more than $500.00. He pled not guilty at his arraignment. The court appointed a lunacy commission, and a lunacy hearing was held on November 22,1994. After hearing testimony, the court found the defendant was incompetent and ordered him remanded to Feliciana Forensic Facility. Another lunacy hearing commenced on August 1, 1995, at which time the defense also filed a motion for a…