State ex rel. Markham v. Read

Citations

• 52 La. Ann. 271

Syllabus

<p>Syllabus.</p> <p>1. The mere reservation of a hill of exceptions In a criminal cause, by entry of such reservation on the minutes, or on the note of evidence, does not suffice. It is necessary there should be a formal bill prepared, and the same be signed by the Judge.</p> <p>2. The writ of certiorari does not lie to grant relief where the party convicted of the crime had an adequate remedy by appeal.</p> <p>S. This court has appellate jurisdiction in a criminal cause when “imprisonment exceeding six months” is actually imposed.</p> <p>4. while final judgments and decrees in criminal causes -should be formally drawn up by the District Attorney and be signed by the trial Judge, and while it is considered bad practice to merely enter the conviction and sentence on the minutes of the court, it has been repeatedly held that the latter course suffices to uphold a criminal sentence. Art. 117 of the Constitution of 1898 is not construed as ordering otherwise.</p>