obviously, some people in louisiana dont know when they are beat. this is a scary example of what can happen when a malicious louisiana prosecutor and justice system has it in for you. wilbert rideau who according to the march 1993 issue of life magazine is "the most rehabilitated prisoner in america"
"On January 15, 2005, Wilbert Rideau was convicted of manslaughter. He waived the delays for sentencing. The trial court sentenced Rideau to serve the maximum term of twenty-one years at hard labor, with credit for time served.1 Since he had already served forty-four years in Angola, he was released from custody and became a free man. As part of the sentence, the trial court ordered Rideau “to pay all court costs associated with these proceedings.” Rideau was not informed of the amount of the costs at the time of sentencing. Sixty days later, on March 15, 2005, the trial court issued an Order casting Rideau with court costs and indigent defense fees in the amount of $127,905.45 [100,741.52 eur]..."
LEGAL HISTORY OF THE CASE
the third circuit added: "We note, as well, the Indigent Defender’s Board, the real party in interest, has not sought to recoup any costs of defense or other fees from Rideau."
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LEGAL HISTORY OF THE CASE
the third circuit added: "We note, as well, the Indigent Defender’s Board, the real party in interest, has not sought to recoup any costs of defense or other fees from Rideau."
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