State v. Smith , 2004 La. LEXIS 868 ( 2004 )

In re Smith, Odis David; — Defendant; Applying for Supervisory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of St. Tammany, 22nd Judicial District Court Div. E, No. 334157.

Writ granted. The court of appeal is ordered to accept and consider relator’s pro se filing. State v. Melon, 95-2209 (La.9/22/95), 660 So.2d 466 (“Meaningful access to courts guaranteed by La. Const, art. I, Sections 2,19 and 22 requires courts to accept and consider post-verdict pro se filings from represented defendants.”).