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State ex rel. Meyers v. State

Citations: 807 So. 2d 233; 2002 La. LEXIS 236; 2002 WL 206492Docket: No. 2001-KH-1183

Court: Supreme Court of Louisiana; January 10, 2002; Louisiana; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Willie Meyers, the plaintiff, applied for supervisory and/or remedial writs in the Criminal District Court, Division F, case number 333-871, which was subsequently denied by the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, under docket number 2000-K-2547. Relevant legal precedents cited include Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 930.8, as well as significant case law such as State ex rel. Glover v. State (93-2330) and State v. Parker (98-0256). These references indicate the legal standards and prior rulings that informed the court's decision. Additionally, Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 930.3 and State ex rel. Melinie v. State (93-1380) were also mentioned, suggesting further legal context for the denial of the writs.

Legal Issues Addressed

Application of Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 930.8

Application: The denial of the writs reflects the application of procedural time limits and conditions for post-conviction relief as set forth in Article 930.8.

Reasoning: Relevant legal precedents cited include Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 930.8, as well as significant case law such as State ex rel. Glover v. State (93-2330) and State v. Parker (98-0256).

Consideration of State ex rel. Melinie v. State

Application: The decision to deny the writs took into account the precedents established in State ex rel. Melinie v. State, reinforcing the legal grounds for the court's action.

Reasoning: Additionally, Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 930.3 and State ex rel. Melinie v. State (93-1380) were also mentioned, suggesting further legal context for the denial of the writs.

Denial of Supervisory and Remedial Writs

Application: The Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, denied the plaintiff's application for supervisory and/or remedial writs, adhering to established legal standards and precedents.

Reasoning: Willie Meyers, the plaintiff, applied for supervisory and/or remedial writs in the Criminal District Court, Division F, case number 333-871, which was subsequently denied by the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, under docket number 2000-K-2547.

Reference to Established Case Law

Application: The Court's decision was guided by prior rulings, ensuring consistency with the legal interpretations in State ex rel. Glover v. State and State v. Parker.

Reasoning: Relevant legal precedents cited include Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 930.8, as well as significant case law such as State ex rel. Glover v. State (93-2330) and State v. Parker (98-0256).

Scope of Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 930.3

Application: The legal framework for post-conviction relief was further contextualized by Article 930.3, as referenced in the court's rationale for denial.

Reasoning: Additionally, Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure article 930.3 and State ex rel. Melinie v. State (93-1380) were also mentioned, suggesting further legal context for the denial of the writs.