
    STATE of Louisiana ex rel. Frank SMITH v. Hon. Matthew S. BRANIFF, Judge, Criminal District Court, Parish of Orleans.
    No. 60514.
    Supreme Court of Louisiana.
    Sept. 21, 1977.
   In re: Frank Smith applying for writ of mandamus.

Writ denied. No merit in relator’s application. Relator’s appeal is presently pending preparation for appeal in the trial court.

DIXON, J.,

concurs in the denial at this time. Returns indicate the record is in the trial judge’s office awaiting his preparation of per curiams, which may or may not be needed.  