Establishing 'Guilty Knowledge' in Drug Possession Cases: Insights from Louisiana Supreme Court's Decision in Trahan and Leleaux Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. Romela Grace...
Affirmation of Lawful Detention and Inventory Search in DUI Cases: State of Louisiana v. Caster D. Sims Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Caster D. Sims, decided on January...
Mandatory Jury Instructions in Capital Cases: State of Louisiana v. John E. Brogdon Introduction State of Louisiana v. John E. Brogdon is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana...
Affirmation of Forcible Rape Conviction under R.S. 14:42.1 and the Sufficiency of Evidence Standard Introduction In the case of State of Louisiana v. Nathaniel Richardson, Jr., decided on January 10,...
State of Louisiana v. Johnny Telsee, Jr.: Establishing Sentencing Proportionality in Forcible Rape Cases Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana's decision in State of Louisiana v. Johnny Telsee,...
Affirmation of Warrantless Emergency Entry and Validity of Consent in State v. Ludwig Introduction State of Louisiana v. Alfred Ludwig, 423 So. 2d 1073 (La. 1983), presents a pivotal case in...
Establishing Standards for Investigatory Stops and Multiple Offender Status: Analysis of State of Louisiana v. Chaney & Herman Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Gregory Chaney & Johnny...
Affirmation of Conviction Due to Lack of Timely Objection in Responsive Verdicts: State ex Rel. Alex Eliare v. Frank C. Blackburn Introduction In State ex Rel. Alex Eliare v. Frank C. Blackburn, 424...
Sufficiency of Circumstantial Evidence and Juror Conduct in State of Louisiana v. Lewis T. Graham, Jr. Introduction State of Louisiana v. Lewis T. Graham, Jr., 422 So.2d 123 (Supreme Court of...
Reaffirmation of Standards for New Trial Motions and Sentencing Discretion in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. FLOYD QUEBEDEAUX Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. FLOYD QUEBEDEAUX is a pivotal case adjudicated...
Ensuring Proper Application of Sentencing Guidelines and Harmless Error in Evidence Disclosure: Insights from STATE OF LOUISIANA v. WESTLEY RAY Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. WESTLEY RAY is a...
Legal Framework for Weapon Seizures During Investigatory Stops: An Analysis of State of Louisiana v. Melvin J. Williams Introduction State of Louisiana v. Melvin J. Williams (421 So.2d 874) is a...
Enhanced Standards for Admissibility of Self-Defense Evidence: State v. Nancy L. Edwards (1982) Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Nancy L. Edwards (420 So. 2d 663, 1982), the...
Louisiana Supreme Court Reinforces Consideration of Mitigating Factors in Sentencing under La.C.Cr.P 894.1 Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Edward Duncan and Christine Duncan,...
Judicial Review of Attorney Fee Reasonableness in Mortgage Enforcement Introduction In the landmark case of Leenerts Farms, Inc. v. Kenneth R. Rogers, et al. (421 So. 2d 216), the Supreme Court of...
Affirming Trial Courts' Authority to Withdraw Guilty Pleas Post-Sentencing: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Jerry Lewis Introduction The case of State of Louisiana v. Jerry Lewis, 421 So. 2d 224...
State of Louisiana v. Christine Raymo: Affirmation of 'Intent to Defraud' as an Essential Element in Forgery Prosecutions Introduction State of Louisiana v. Christine Raymo, 419 So. 2d 858 (La....
Reaffirming Juror Impartiality Standards in Capital Cases: Commentary on State v. Joe Lewis Perry Introduction State of Louisiana v. Joe Lewis Perry, decided by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on...
Upholding Qualified Pleas and Permitting Consecutive Sentences in First Degree Murder: Louisiana Supreme Court's Decision in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. DARRYL JETT Introduction The case of State of...
Reaffirmation of Eyewitness Identification Standards and Restrictions on Expert Testimony in Louisiana Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. Bruce F. Stucke, adjudicated on...