State v. Douglas , 380 So. 2d 1224 ( 1980 )

In re State of Louisiana, through the District Attorney, Leonard K. Knapp, Jr., applying for writ of review, certiorari, mandamus and stay order. Parish of Calcasieu. No. 2227-78.

Granted. Trial judge has no authority to grant a directed verdict in a jury trial. C.Cr.P. 778; State v. Winzer, 354 So.2d 533 (La.) The case is remanded and the trial is to proceed according to law.