Admissibility of Prior Misconduct in Child Abuse Cases: Louisiana v. Germain Introduction State of Louisiana v. Curtis R. Germain is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on...
TWEEDEL v. BRASSEAUX: Upholding Validity of Donations Inter Vivos in the Absence of Fraud and Error Introduction In the landmark case of George T. Tweedel, et ux v. Elrick Brasseaux, et al., decided...
Double Jeopardy Protection Under Louisiana Law Confirmed: State v. Vaughn Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. Gary L. Vaughn (Two Cases), decided by the Supreme Court of Louisiana...
Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Alfred B. Shapiro Introduction State of Louisiana v. Alfred B. Shapiro (431 So. 2d 372, Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1983)...
Affirmation of Armed Robbery Conviction: STATE OF LOUISIANA v. JESSIE LEE SMITH Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Jessie Lee Smith (433 So. 2d 688) was adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Affirmation of Probable Cause and Arrest Procedures in Armed Robbery: STATE OF LOUISIANA v. JOHN EARL SQUARE Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. JOHN EARL SQUARE (433 So. 2d...
State of Louisiana v. Neslo: Affirmation of Conviction and Validation of Identification and Confession Procedures Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Reinier Neslo, decided on...
STATE v. TOMPKINS: Defining the Boundaries of Excessive Sentencing Under Louisiana Law Introduction State of Louisiana v. George Tompkins, 429 So. 2d 1385, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
State v. Smith: Clarifying Discovery Obligations and Jury Selection in Louisiana Criminal Proceedings Introduction State of Louisiana v. Bennie G. Smith, 430 So. 2d 31 (La. 1983), represents a...
Establishing the Right to a New Trial in Cases of Attorney Negligence: Edward C. Lamb v. Janet Lamb Introduction The case of Edward C. Lamb v. Janet Lamb (430 So. 2d 51) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Reaffirmation of Conviction with Mandate for Proper Jury Instructions in Death Penalty Sentencing Introduction State of Louisiana v. Elliot Joseph David (425 So. 2d 1241) is a pivotal judgment...
Summary Judgment Standards in Industrial Sand & Abrasives, Inc. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. Introduction The case of Industrial Sand & Abrasives, Inc. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad...
STATE OF LOUISIANA v. JOHNNY NARCISSE: Upholding Death Penalty and Navigating Evidentiary Challenges Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Johnny Narcisse, reported at 426 So. 2d 118,...
Strict Liability and Unreasonable Risk in Property Ownership: ENTREVIA v. HOOD Introduction The case of Andrea Entrevia v. A.E. Hood, Jr., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on March 25,...
Reaffirmation of Counsel Representation in Multiple Offender Sentencing: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Wendell Martin Introduction State of Louisiana v. Wendell Martin, 427 So.2d 1182 (1983),...
Right to Counsel of Choice and Effective Assistance in Criminal Proceedings: Analysis of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. CHARLES SEISS Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Charles Seiss (428 So. 2d...
Protecting Defendant Silence: Prosecutorial Restrictions and Confession Admissibility in Louisiana v. Burkhalter Introduction Louisiana v. Edmond Burkhalter is a landmark case adjudicated by the...
Revisiting Sentencing Procedures: Insights from State of Louisiana v. John Anthony Guajardo Introduction State of Louisiana v. John Anthony Guajardo (428 So.2d 468) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Statutory Misapplication in First Degree Murder: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. WILLIE A. THOMAS Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. WILLIE A. THOMAS (427 So. 2d 428, 1983) is a seminal case...
Limited Retroactive Application of SUCCESSION OF BROWN: Establishing Equal Inheritance Rights for Illegitimate Children Introduction The Louisiana Supreme Court's decision in Succession of Viola...