State v. Watson 399 So. 2d 1176

In re: State of Louisiana, through the District Attorney, Harry J. Morel, Jr., applying for Writs of Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition and Stay Order, Parish of St. Charles, No. 81-069.

Denied.

BLANCHE, J., would grant the writ.

LEMMON, J.,

dissents.

While any person may be called as a witness, the application complains about specific questions and answers which are anticipated. In my opinion evidence at a sentencing hearing is properly limited to mitigating circumstances of the offense. Opinion evidence attacking the morality of the death penalty in general should be excluded.