Opinion
No. 88-K-0815.
September 30, 1988.
In re Landry, Edward J. Jr.; Applying for Writ of Certiorari and/or Review; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Number CR87-0195; Parish of Jefferson Davis 31st Judicial District Court Number CR615-85.
Granted. The trial court is ordered to hold an evidentiary hearing to determine whether the testimony of the witness, David Stoute, concerning his arrest for receiving stolen property had independent relevance to show bias. LSA-R.S. 15:492. If the evidence is found admissible, the trial court is instructed to rule of confrontation was violated, entitling him to a new trial.
Otherwise, this application is denied.