Opinion
No. 96-KK-2120
August 23, 1996
IN RE: Cross, Bartholomew; — Defendant(s); Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs; Parish of Calcasieu 14th Judicial District Court Div. "B" Number 12666-91; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, Number KW96 0723
Writ granted. The ruling of the trial court vacating the appointment of Walter Sanchez as counsel for the defendant and appointing Perry Sanders as assistant trial counsel is reversed. See, Davis v. Cain, 95-KD-2455 (La. 11/13/95), 662 So.2d 453. The trial court is directed to hold a hearing to determine if other sources of funding for attorneys fees are available. Applicant's motion for stay of the September 3 trial date is also granted. The trial court is directed not to reset the case for trial until defense counsel Sanchez and Smith are available and have had adequate time to prepare for trial.
CDK
PFC
WFM
BJJ
JPV
LEMMON, J. not on panel
BLEICH, J. would deny the writ.