FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE # 43

FROM: CLERK OF SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA

 

The Opinions handed down on the 24th day of May, 2002 , are as follows:


PER CURIAM :
 

2000-K- 3230 STATE OF LOUISIANA v. PAUL BROUSSARD (Parish of Orleans) (Attempted Possession of Cocaine)

Accordingly, the decision of the court of appeal is reversed, respondent's conviction and sentence are reinstated, and this case is remanded to the district court for execution of sentence.

JUDGMENT REVERSED; CONVICTION AND SENTENCE REINSTATED; CASE REMANDED.



2002-B- 0054 IN RE: ROBERT R. FAUCHEUX, JR . (Disciplinary Proceedings)

For the reasons assigned, it is ordered that Robert R. Faucheux, Jr. be suspended from the practice of law for a period of six months. It is further ordered the suspension be fully deferred and that respondent be placed on supervised probation for a period of one year, subject to the conditions set forth in this opinion. All costs and expenses in the matter are assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, §10.1, with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court's judgment until paid.