sufficiency of the evidence claim in Louisiana

995 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2026 146 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (19)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Captvillegreen la · 1984 · cited in 60 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2019 2 sentences 2019The standard of review in a sufficiency of the evidence claim is "whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could 823 have found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of each of the essential elements of the crime charged." State v. Leger , 05-11, p. 91 (La. 7/10/06), 936 So.2d 108 , 170, cert. denied , 549 U.S. 1221 , 127 S.Ct. 1279 , 167 L.Ed.2d 100 (2007) (citing Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) ; State v. Captville , 448 So.2d 676 (La.1984) ). 2019The standard of review in a sufficiency of the evidence claim is "whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could 823 have found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of each of the essential elements of the crime charged." State v. Leger , 05-11, p. 91 (La. 7/10/06), 936 So.2d 108 , 170, cert. denied , 549 U.S. 1221 , 127 S.Ct. 1279 , 167 L.Ed.2d 100 (2007) (citing Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) ; State v. Captville , 448 So.2d 676 (La.1984) ).	36	60
State v. Rosieregreen la · 1986 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001	5	5
Jackson v. Virginiared scotus · 1979 · cited in 853 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–2026 2 sentences 2026A sufficiency-of-the-evidence challenge is reviewed on appeal under the standard set forth in Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 . “[T]he relevant question is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. at 319 . 2026A sufficiency-of-the-evidence challenge is reviewed on appeal under the standard set forth in Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 . “[T]he relevant question is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. at 319 .	4	853
State v. Hearoldgreen la · 1992 · cited in 47 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2026 2 sentences 2024See State v. Hearold, 603 So. 2d 731, 734 (La. 1992)(“When issues are raised on appeal both as to the sufficiency of the evidence and as to one or more trial errors, the reviewing court should first determine the sufficiency of the evidence.”) The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 2019The standard of review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is "whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the *636 essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt." Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) ; State v. Hearold , supra ; State v. Smith , 47,983 (La.	4	47
Rosell v. Escogreen la · 1989 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013	3	3
State v. Legergreen la · 2006 · cited in 52 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019 2 sentences 2019The standard of review in a sufficiency of the evidence claim is "whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could 823 have found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of each of the essential elements of the crime charged." State v. Leger , 05-11, p. 91 (La. 7/10/06), 936 So.2d 108 , 170, cert. denied , 549 U.S. 1221 , 127 S.Ct. 1279 , 167 L.Ed.2d 100 (2007) (citing Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) ; State v. Captville , 448 So.2d 676 (La.1984) ). 2019The standard of review in a sufficiency of the evidence claim is "whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could 823 have found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of each of the essential elements of the crime charged." State v. Leger , 05-11, p. 91 (La. 7/10/06), 936 So.2d 108 , 170, cert. denied , 549 U.S. 1221 , 127 S.Ct. 1279 , 167 L.Ed.2d 100 (2007) (citing Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) ; State v. Captville , 448 So.2d 676 (La.1984) ).	2	52
State v. Pigfordgreen la · 2006 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2026	2	4
State v. Nealgreen la · 2001 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2016	2	3
State v. Huckabaygreen lactapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014	2	3
State v. Smithgreen la · 1983 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019	2	2
Carter v. Avondale Shipyards, Inc.green la · 1982 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1996	2	2
Robertson v. Casual Corner Group, Incgreen scotus · 2004 · cited in 351 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2026 2 sentences 2016The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the. essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, supra; State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App.2d Cir.1/9/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La.11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 . 2015The standard for reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004).	1	351
State v. Cartergreen lactapp · 2008 · cited in 99 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2017 2 sentences 2017Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La. 05/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App. 2d Cir. 01/09/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La. 11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 . 2016The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the. essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, supra; State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App.2d Cir.1/9/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La.11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 .	1	99
State v. Cartergreen la · 2008 · cited in 98 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2017 2 sentences 2017Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La. 05/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App. 2d Cir. 01/09/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La. 11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 . 2016The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the. essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, supra; State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App.2d Cir.1/9/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La.11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 .	1	98
State v. Wrightgreen la · 1984 · cited in 23 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–2002 2 sentences 2002State v. Wright, 445 So.2d 1198 (La.1984); State v. Eason, 460 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2d Cir.1984), writ denied, 463 So.2d 1317 (La. 1985). 1985The following passage from State v. Wright, 445 So.2d 1198, 1201 (La.1984) explains how Jackson and LSA-R.S. 15:438 apply to a case: This Court has recognized that R.S. 15:438 is not a purely separate test from the Jackson standard to be applied instead of a sufficiency of the evidence test whenever circumstantial evidence forms the basis for the conviction.	1	23
State v. MacOngreen la · 2007 · cited in 12 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2017 2 sentences 2017In State v. Macon, 06-481, pp. 7-8 (La. 6/1/07), 957 So.2d 1280, 1285-86 , the supreme court reiterated that standard, stating: The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 2016In State v. Macon, 06-481, pp. 7-8 (La.6/1/07), 957 So.2d 1280, 1285-86 , the supreme court reiterated the standard of review for sufficiency of the evidence claims on appeal, stating: The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven, beyond a reasonable doubt.	1	12
In Re AJFgreen la · 2000 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013	1	3
State v. Lubranogreen la · 1990 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014	1	2
State v. Washingtongreen lactapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1994	1	2

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (61)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Tate green la · 2003 2 sentences 2016The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the. essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, supra; State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App.2d Cir.1/9/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La.11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 . 2015The standard for reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004).	372	2007–2026
Coar v. MacFarland Administrator, South Woods State Prison green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2016The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the. essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, supra; State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App.2d Cir.1/9/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La.11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 . 2015The standard for reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004).	357	2007–2026
In Re Brown green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2016The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the. essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, supra; State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App.2d Cir.1/9/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La.11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 . 2015The standard for reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004).	355	2007–2026
State v. Cummings green la · 1996 2 sentences 2015Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.2/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 . 2014Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert, denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.2/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Murray, 36,137 (La.App. 2 Cir. 8/29/02), 827 So.2d 488 , writ denied, 2002-2634 (La.9/05/03), 852 So.2d 1020 .	156	2003–2015
State v. Murray green la · 2003 2 sentences 2014Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Murray, 36,137 (La.App.2d Cir.8/29/02), 827 So.2d 488 , writ denied, 2002-2634 (La.9/5/03), 852 So.2d 1020 . 2014Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert, denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.2/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Murray, 36,137 (La.App. 2 Cir. 8/29/02), 827 So.2d 488 , writ denied, 2002-2634 (La.9/05/03), 852 So.2d 1020 .	114	2005–2014
State v. Murray green lactapp · 2002 2 sentences 2014Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Murray, 36,137 (La.App.2d Cir.8/29/02), 827 So.2d 488 , writ denied, 2002-2634 (La.9/5/03), 852 So.2d 1020 . 2014Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert, denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.2/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Murray, 36,137 (La.App. 2 Cir. 8/29/02), 827 So.2d 488 , writ denied, 2002-2634 (La.9/05/03), 852 So.2d 1020 .	114	2005–2014
Leger v. Louisiana green scotus · 2007 2 sentences 2019The standard of review in a sufficiency of the evidence claim is "whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could 823 have found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of each of the essential elements of the crime charged." State v. Leger , 05-11, p. 91 (La. 7/10/06), 936 So.2d 108 , 170, cert. denied , 549 U.S. 1221 , 127 S.Ct. 1279 , 167 L.Ed.2d 100 (2007) (citing Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) ; State v. Captville , 448 So.2d 676 (La.1984) ). 2019The standard of review in a sufficiency of the evidence claim is "whether, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could 823 have found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of each of the essential elements of the crime charged." State v. Leger , 05-11, p. 91 (La. 7/10/06), 936 So.2d 108 , 170, cert. denied , 549 U.S. 1221 , 127 S.Ct. 1279 , 167 L.Ed.2d 100 (2007) (citing Jackson v. Virginia , 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) ; State v. Captville , 448 So.2d 676 (La.1984) ).	54	2009–2019
State v. Bosley green lactapp · 1997 2 sentences 2015State v. Hearold , 603 So.2d 731 (La.1992); State v. Bosley, 29,253 (La.App.2d C3r.4/2/97), 691 So.2d 347 , writ denied, 97-1203 (La.10/17/97), 701 So.2d 1333 . \| inThe standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 2006State v. Hearold, 603 So.2d 731 (La.1992); State v. Bosley, 29,253 (La.App. 2d Cir.4/2/97), 691 So.2d 347 , writ denied, 97-1203 (La.10/17/97), 701 So.2d 1333 . *820 Under the Jackson standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution to determine whether any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.	47	1999–2015
State v. Bosley green la · 1997 2 sentences 2015State v. Hearold , 603 So.2d 731 (La.1992); State v. Bosley, 29,253 (La.App.2d C3r.4/2/97), 691 So.2d 347 , writ denied, 97-1203 (La.10/17/97), 701 So.2d 1333 . \| inThe standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 2006State v. Hearold, 603 So.2d 731 (La.1992); State v. Bosley, 29,253 (La.App. 2d Cir.4/2/97), 691 So.2d 347 , writ denied, 97-1203 (La.10/17/97), 701 So.2d 1333 . *820 Under the Jackson standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution to determine whether any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.	45	1999–2015
State v. Hunter green lactapp · 2000 2 sentences 2005Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.02/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Hunter, 33,066 (La.App.2d Cir.09/27/00), 768 So.2d 687 , writs denied, XXXX-XXXX (La.10/26/01), 799 So.2d 1150 , 2001-2087 (La.04/19/02), 813 So.2d 424 . 2005Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.2/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Hunter, 33,066 (La.App.2d Cir.9/27/00), 768 So.2d 687 , writs denied, 2000-3070 (La.10/26/01), 799 So.2d 1150 , 2001-2087 (La.4/19/02), 813 So.2d 424 .	36	2001–2005
State v. Hunter green la · 2001 2 sentences 2005Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.02/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Hunter, 33,066 (La.App.2d Cir.09/27/00), 768 So.2d 687 , writs denied, XXXX-XXXX (La.10/26/01), 799 So.2d 1150 , 2001-2087 (La.04/19/02), 813 So.2d 424 . 2005Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.2/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Hunter, 33,066 (La.App.2d Cir.9/27/00), 768 So.2d 687 , writs denied, 2000-3070 (La.10/26/01), 799 So.2d 1150 , 2001-2087 (La.4/19/02), 813 So.2d 424 .	34	2002–2005
State ex rel. Hunter v. State green la · 2002 2 sentences 2005Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.02/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Hunter, 33,066 (La.App.2d Cir.09/27/00), 768 So.2d 687 , writs denied, XXXX-XXXX (La.10/26/01), 799 So.2d 1150 , 2001-2087 (La.04/19/02), 813 So.2d 424 . 2005Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Cummings, 95-1377 (La.2/28/96), 668 So.2d 1132 ; State v. Hunter, 33,066 (La.App.2d Cir.9/27/00), 768 So.2d 687 , writs denied, 2000-3070 (La.10/26/01), 799 So.2d 1150 , 2001-2087 (La.4/19/02), 813 So.2d 424 .	33	2003–2005
State v. Mussall green la · 1988 2 sentences 2019Wright, Federal Practice & Procedure, Criminal 2d, § 467, at 660-661 & n. 23 (2 ed. 1982)) the Supreme Court explained in reviewing a sufficiency of the evidence claim that “‘the court is not to substitute its judgment of what the verdict should be for that of the jury, but that at the same time the jury cannot be permitted to speculate if the evidence is such that reasonable jurors must have a reasonable doubt.’” The Supreme Court, in State v. Higgins, 03-1980, pp. 17-18 (La. 4/1/05), 898 So.2d 1219, 1232 , wherein the sufficiency of the evidence was challenged by the defendant, opined in per 2014ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR In his only assignment of error, Defendant contends that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to find him guilty of aggravated rape and aggravated incest. \| sThe standard of review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) (emphasis in original); State v. Mussall, 523 So.2d 1305 (La.1988	32	1992–2019
State v. Bellamy green lactapp · 1992 2 sentences 2004State v. Bellamy, 599 So.2d 326 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1992), writ denied, 605 So.2d 1089 (La. 1992). 2001State v. Bosley, 29,253 (La.App. 2d Cir.04/02/97), 691 So.2d 347 , writ denied, 97-1203 (La.10/17/97), 701 So.2d 1333 ; State v. Bellamy, 599 So.2d 326 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 605 So.2d 1089 (La.1992).	23	1994–2004
State v. Bellamy green la · 1992 2 sentences 2004State v. Bellamy, 599 So.2d 326 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1992), writ denied, 605 So.2d 1089 (La. 1992). 2001State v. Bosley, 29,253 (La.App. 2d Cir.04/02/97), 691 So.2d 347 , writ denied, 97-1203 (La.10/17/97), 701 So.2d 1333 ; State v. Bellamy, 599 So.2d 326 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 605 So.2d 1089 (La.1992).	22	1994–2004
State v. Austin green la · 1981 2 sentences 1987State v. Austin, 399 So.2d 158 (La.1981). 1985State v. Austin, 399 So.2d 158 (La.1981).	17	1984–1987
State v. Smith neutral lactapp · 2013 2 sentences 2016It also contends that Principal Saucier’s testimony regarding Defendant picking R.S. up from school also supports R.S.’s testimony, The standard-of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could' have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 433 U.S. 307, 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Hearold, 603 So.2d 731 (La.1992); State v. Smith, 47,983 (La.App.2d Cir.5/15/13), 116 So.3d 884 . 2015The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Hearold, 603 So.2d 731 (La.1992); State v. Smith, 47,983 (La.App.2d Cir.5/15/13), 116 So.3d 884 .	14	2013–2019
State v. Christof neutral la · 2014 2 sentences 2017Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La. 5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Carter, 42,894 (La.App. 2 Cir. 1/9/08), 974 So.2d 181 , writ denied, 2008-0499 (La. 11/14/08), 996 So.2d 1086 ; State v. Crossley, 48,149 (La.App. 2 Cir. 6/26/18), 117 So.3d 586 , writ denied, 2013-1798 (La. 2/14/14), 132 So.3d 410 . 2015Law The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable, doubt, Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Crossley, 48,-149 (La.App.2d Cir.6/26/13), 117 So.3d 585 , writ denied, 2013-1798 (La.2/14/14), 132 So.3d 410 .	12	2014–2017
State v. Crossley neutral lactapp · 2013 2 sentences 2016Jackson v. Virginia, supra; State v. Tate, 01-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Crossley, 48,149 (La.App.2d Cir.6/26/13), 117 So.3d 585 , writ denied, 13-1798 (La.2/14/14), 132 So.3d 410 . 2015Law The standard of appellate review for a sufficiency of the evidence claim is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable, doubt, Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Tate, 2001-1658 (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004); State v. Crossley, 48,-149 (La.App.2d Cir.6/26/13), 117 So.3d 585 , writ denied, 2013-1798 (La.2/14/14), 132 So.3d 410 .	12	2014–2016
State v. Eason green lactapp · 1984 2 sentences 1991This court has explained in State v. Fluitt, 482 So.2d 906 (La.App. 2d Cir.1986) citing State v. Eason, 460 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2d Cir.1984), writ denied 463 So.2d 1317 (1985), the interaction of the Jackson standard of review with this state’s statutory circumstantial evidence rule as follows: This statutory rule is not a purely separate test from the Jackson standard to be applied instead of a sufficiency of the evidence test whenever the state relies on circumstantial evidence to prove an element of the crime. 1987When circumstantial evidence is relied upon, in whole or in part, the court has explained, in State v. Eason, 460 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1984), writ denied 463 So.2d 1317 (La.1985), the interaction of the Jackson standard with this state's statutory rule concerning circumstantial evidence, as follows: *946 This statutory rule is not a purely separate test from the Jackson standard to be applied instead of a sufficiency of the evidence test whenever the state relies on circumstantial evidence to prove an element of the crime.	10	1986–2002
State v. Eason green la · 1985 2 sentences 1991This court has explained in State v. Fluitt, 482 So.2d 906 (La.App. 2d Cir.1986) citing State v. Eason, 460 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2d Cir.1984), writ denied 463 So.2d 1317 (1985), the interaction of the Jackson standard of review with this state’s statutory circumstantial evidence rule as follows: This statutory rule is not a purely separate test from the Jackson standard to be applied instead of a sufficiency of the evidence test whenever the state relies on circumstantial evidence to prove an element of the crime. 1987When circumstantial evidence is relied upon, in whole or in part, the court has explained, in State v. Eason, 460 So.2d 1139 (La.App. 2d Cir. 1984), writ denied 463 So.2d 1317 (La.1985), the interaction of the Jackson standard with this state's statutory rule concerning circumstantial evidence, as follows: *946 This statutory rule is not a purely separate test from the Jackson standard to be applied instead of a sufficiency of the evidence test whenever the state relies on circumstantial evidence to prove an element of the crime.	9	1987–2002
State v. Morrison green la · 2009	8	2013–2015
Moodie v. the Ship Alfred green · 1796	8	2008–2013
Hudson v. Louisiana green scotus · 1981	6	1999–2022
State v. Dorsey green la · 2011	6	2012–2014
Southern Railway Co. v. Seaboard Allied Milling Corp. green scotus · 1979	4	2004–2019
Book v. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems green scotus · 2012	4	2012–2014
Titan Maritime, LLC v. Cape Flattery Ltd. green scotus · 2012	4	2012–2014
State v. Porretto green la · 1985	4	1991–2000
State v. Bryant green la · 2012	3	2017–2017
State v. Gipson neutral lactapp · 1994	3	2001–2016
State v. Anderson green lactapp · 1997	3	1998–2015
State v. Green green lactapp · 1991	3	2013–2014
State v. Robertson green la · 1996	3	2005–2014
State v. Kirk green lactapp · 2012	2	2014–2014
State ex rel. Posey v. State neutral la · 2013	2	2014–2014
State v. Brown green lactapp · 2013	2	2013–2014
State v. Taylor neutral lactapp · 2013	2	2014–2014
State v. Danastasio green lactapp · 2014	2	2014–2014
State v. Henson neutral lactapp · 2004	2	2008–2010

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LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (280) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (253) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (251) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (150) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (142) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (112) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:31 (99) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:2 (94) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:24 (85) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 46:1844 (80) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (78) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.1 (77)

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