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judge committed reversible error in Louisiana

30 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2007 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Louisiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Clarkgreen
lactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003In the instant case, just as in Scott , “[t]he defendant has not alleged or proven bad faith on the part of the prosecution.” Moreover, also as in Scott , in the instant case “there is sufficient evidence to connect the defendant with the crime for which he is charged independent of any inference in the district attorney’s opening statement.” Similarly in State v. Clark, 499 So.2d 332, 337 (La.App. 4 Cir.1986), this Court found no reversible error in an improper reference by the prosecution in closing argument tying the defendant to a “getaway van” via a license plate: Williams further argues

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State v. Duhongreen
la · 1976 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995The jurisprudence has held: "It is improper conduct for either the prosecution or the defense knowingly to call a witness who will claim a privilege, for the purpose of impressing upon the jury the fact of the claim or privilege." State v. Berry, 324 So.2d 822 , 830 (La.1975), cert. denied, 425 U.S. 954 , 96 S.Ct. 1731 , 48 L.Ed.2d 198 (1976); see also State v. Duhon, 332 So.2d 245, 247 (La. 1976).

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State v. Colemangreen
la · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983The Louisiana Supreme Court stated in State v. Coleman, 406 So.2d 563 at 566-567 (La.1981): "The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution reads in pertinent part: `No person ... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.' This privilege against self-incrimination in the Federal Constitution is embodied in the Louisiana Constitution in the clause: `No person shall be compelled to give evidence against himself.' Article 1, Section 16, Louisiana Constitution (1974).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (38)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Butler green
la · 1976
2 sentences

1977State v. Clark, 340 So.2d 1302 (La.1976); State v. Smith, 332 So.2d 773 (La.1976); State v. Butler, 331 So.2d 425 (La.1976); State v. Kaufman, 331 So.2d 16 (La.1976).

1977State v. Smith, La., 332 So.2d 773 (1976); State v. Butler, La., 331 So.2d 425 (1976); State v. Kaufman, La., 331 So.2d 16 (1976).

31976–1977
State v. Kaufman green
la · 1976
2 sentences

1977State v. Clark, 340 So.2d 1302 (La.1976); State v. Smith, 332 So.2d 773 (La.1976); State v. Butler, 331 So.2d 425 (La.1976); State v. Kaufman, 331 So.2d 16 (La.1976).

1977State v. Smith, La., 332 So.2d 773 (1976); State v. Butler, La., 331 So.2d 425 (1976); State v. Kaufman, La., 331 So.2d 16 (1976).

31976–1977
State v. Smith green
la · 1976
2 sentences

1977State v. Clark, 340 So.2d 1302 (La.1976); State v. Smith, 332 So.2d 773 (La.1976); State v. Butler, 331 So.2d 425 (La.1976); State v. Kaufman, 331 So.2d 16 (La.1976).

1977State v. Smith, La., 332 So.2d 773 (1976); State v. Butler, La., 331 So.2d 425 (1976); State v. Kaufman, La., 331 So.2d 16 (1976).

31976–1977
State v. Guzman green
la · 2000
1 sentence

2007In State v. Guzman, 99-1753 (La.5/16/00), 769 So.2d 1158 , the defendant argued that the trial judge committed reversible error when it failed to inform him of the penalties for subsequent DWI offenses, as required by LSA-C.Cr.P. art. 556.1(E).

12007–2007
State v. Harris neutral
la · 1997
1 sentence

2006In State v. Dyer, 95-2368 (La.App. 1 Cir. 10/2/96) , 682 So.2d 278, 280 , writ denied, 96-2570 (La.3/21/97), 691 So.2d 81 , the First Circuit stated that, "[q]uestions regarding the weighing of testimony by police officers are a proper subject for voir dire examination." The court in Dyer concluded the trial judge committed reversible error when he refused to allow defense counsel to inquire into jurors' attitudes concerning police officers or eyewitnesses as the proffered voir dire examination "would have elicited responses regarding a potential juror's weighing of testimony by the eyewitness

12006–2006
State v. Dyer green
lactapp · 1996
2 sentences

2006In State v. Dyer, 95-2368 (La.App. 1 Cir. 10/2/96) , 682 So.2d 278, 280 , writ denied, 96-2570 (La.3/21/97), 691 So.2d 81 , the First Circuit stated that, "[q]uestions regarding the weighing of testimony by police officers are a proper subject for voir dire examination." The court in Dyer concluded the trial judge committed reversible error when he refused to allow defense counsel to inquire into jurors' attitudes concerning police officers or eyewitnesses as the proffered voir dire examination "would have elicited responses regarding a potential juror's weighing of testimony by the eyewitness

2006State v. Dyer, 682 So.2d at 281 .

12006–2006
Ritchey v. Azar green
la · 1980
1 sentence

2004Specifically, appellant contends that there exists an error as to the principal cause of the agreement and an error of fact because the OPSB was not the appellee’s employer. |4A consent judgment has binding force from the presumed voluntary acquiescence of the parties, not from adjudication by the court, Ritchey v. Azar, 383 So.2d 360 (La.1980), and may be annulled or rescinded for an error of fact or error of the principal cause of the agreement, Succession of Koch, 487 So.2d 635 (La.App. 4th Cir.1986), writ denied, 489 So.2d 251 (La.1986), any change, if warranted, must be affected according

12004–2004
Succession of Koch neutral
la · 1986
1 sentence

2004Specifically, appellant contends that there exists an error as to the principal cause of the agreement and an error of fact because the OPSB was not the appellee’s employer. |4A consent judgment has binding force from the presumed voluntary acquiescence of the parties, not from adjudication by the court, Ritchey v. Azar, 383 So.2d 360 (La.1980), and may be annulled or rescinded for an error of fact or error of the principal cause of the agreement, Succession of Koch, 487 So.2d 635 (La.App. 4th Cir.1986), writ denied, 489 So.2d 251 (La.1986), any change, if warranted, must be affected according

12004–2004
Succession of Koch green
lactapp · 1986
1 sentence

2004Specifically, appellant contends that there exists an error as to the principal cause of the agreement and an error of fact because the OPSB was not the appellee’s employer. |4A consent judgment has binding force from the presumed voluntary acquiescence of the parties, not from adjudication by the court, Ritchey v. Azar, 383 So.2d 360 (La.1980), and may be annulled or rescinded for an error of fact or error of the principal cause of the agreement, Succession of Koch, 487 So.2d 635 (La.App. 4th Cir.1986), writ denied, 489 So.2d 251 (La.1986), any change, if warranted, must be affected according

12004–2004
State v. Moorcraft green
la · 1975
1 sentence

2002State v. Moorcraft, 319 So.2d at 388 .

12002–2002
State v. Hollingsworth neutral
la · 1925
2 sentences

2002Additionally, the supreme court held that State v. Hollingsworth, 160 La. 26, 39-40 , 106 So. 662 , 667 *165 (1925), which found that a trial judge committed reversible error when he refused to hear closing argument by the defense, was still valid law.

2002Additionally, the supreme court held that State v. Hollingsworth, 160 La. 26, 39-40 , 106 So. 662 , 667 *165 (1925), which found that a trial judge committed reversible error when he refused to hear closing argument by the defense, was still valid law.

12002–2002
Allen v. United States green
· 1896
2 sentences

2000The Allen charge originated in Allen v. United States, 164 U.S. 492 , 17 S.Ct. 154 , 41 L.Ed.2d 528 (1896), where the United States Supreme Court approved a charge to break a jury deadlock and accomplish jury unanimity.

2000The Allen charge originated in Allen v. United States, 164 U.S. 492 , 17 S.Ct. 154 , 41 L.Ed.2d 528 (1896), where the United States Supreme Court approved a charge to break a jury deadlock and accomplish jury unanimity.

12000–2000
Haik v. Haik green
lactapp · 1994
1 sentence

1997App. 5th Cir. 12/14/94), 648 So.2d 1015 . *751 Given this record we cannot say the trial judge committed reversible error when he found that "the 50/50 custody arrangement has been working and there was no showing that this arrangement was not in the children's best interest." This court cannot ignore the fact that the 50/50 joint custody arrangement has been in effect for over two years and the children and parents have developed patterns of conduct that would be seriously disrupted if a major change in the custody arrangement were ordered.

11997–1997
Chamberlain v. State, Through DOTD green
la · 1993
1 sentence

1997I, Secs. 1, 2, 3 and 22 of the Louisiana Constitution to “disabled employees who demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the predominant and major cause of strokes or heart attacks is extraordinary and unusual nonphysical work stress in comparison to the stress or exertion experienced by the average employee in his occupation and not some other source of stress or pre-existing condition.” LAW & DISCUSSION Our role in determining the constitutionality of statutes was discussed by the Louisiana Supreme Court in Chamberlain v. State, through DOTD, 624 So.2d 874 (La. 1993).

11997–1997
State v. Berry green
la · 1975
1 sentence

1995The jurisprudence has held: "It is improper conduct for either the prosecution or the defense knowingly to call a witness who will claim a privilege, for the purpose of impressing upon the jury the fact of the claim or privilege." State v. Berry, 324 So.2d 822 , 830 (La.1975), cert. denied, 425 U.S. 954 , 96 S.Ct. 1731 , 48 L.Ed.2d 198 (1976); see also State v. Duhon, 332 So.2d 245, 247 (La. 1976).

11995–1995
Combs v. Tennessee green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

1995The jurisprudence has held: "It is improper conduct for either the prosecution or the defense knowingly to call a witness who will claim a privilege, for the purpose of impressing upon the jury the fact of the claim or privilege." State v. Berry, 324 So.2d 822 , 830 (La.1975), cert. denied, 425 U.S. 954 , 96 S.Ct. 1731 , 48 L.Ed.2d 198 (1976); see also State v. Duhon, 332 So.2d 245, 247 (La. 1976).

11995–1995
Berry v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1976
1 sentence

1995The jurisprudence has held: "It is improper conduct for either the prosecution or the defense knowingly to call a witness who will claim a privilege, for the purpose of impressing upon the jury the fact of the claim or privilege." State v. Berry, 324 So.2d 822 , 830 (La.1975), cert. denied, 425 U.S. 954 , 96 S.Ct. 1731 , 48 L.Ed.2d 198 (1976); see also State v. Duhon, 332 So.2d 245, 247 (La. 1976).

11995–1995
State v. Lee green
lactapp · 1986
1 sentence

1994See: State v. Lee, 485 So.2d 555 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986).

11994–1994
Woods v. Cumis Ins. Society, Inc. neutral
lactapp · 1978
1 sentence

1989Woods v. Cumis Insurance Society, Inc., 364 So.2d 213 (La.App. 4th Cir.1978).

11989–1989
State Ex Rel. Hughes v. Court of Appeal, First Circuit green
la · 1988
1 sentence

1988The Louisiana Supreme Court in Kirk v. State, 526 So.2d 223 (La.1988) has declared R.S. 14:322.1 unconstitutional.

11988–1988
State v. Heads green
la · 1980
1 sentence

1983ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR NO. 3 By this assignment defendant alleges that the trial judge committed reversible error by instructing the jury that it "may find that the defendant intended the natural and probable consequences of his acts." Defendant relies, for his proposition, upon the United States Supreme Court decision in Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979), and its adoption by our state Supreme Court in State v. Heads, 385 So.2d 230 (La.1980).

11983–1983
Smith v. New Orleans Public Serv., Inc. green
lactapp · 1980
1 sentence

1983While prior inconsistent statements are admissible for impeachment purposes, Smith v. New Orleans Public Service, Inc., 391 So.2d 962 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1980), the refusal to do so here was not reversible error.

11983–1983
Sandstrom v. Montana green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1983ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR NO. 3 By this assignment defendant alleges that the trial judge committed reversible error by instructing the jury that it "may find that the defendant intended the natural and probable consequences of his acts." Defendant relies, for his proposition, upon the United States Supreme Court decision in Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979), and its adoption by our state Supreme Court in State v. Heads, 385 So.2d 230 (La.1980).

1983ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR NO. 3 By this assignment defendant alleges that the trial judge committed reversible error by instructing the jury that it "may find that the defendant intended the natural and probable consequences of his acts." Defendant relies, for his proposition, upon the United States Supreme Court decision in Sandstrom v. Montana, 442 U.S. 510 , 99 S.Ct. 2450 , 61 L.Ed.2d 39 (1979), and its adoption by our state Supreme Court in State v. Heads, 385 So.2d 230 (La.1980).

11983–1983
Canter v. Koehring Company green
la · 1973
1 sentence

1982Under Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978); and Canter v. Koehring Company, 283 So.2d 716 (La.1973) an appellate court should not disturb a finding of fact unless it is manifestly erroneous or clearly wrong.

11982–1982
Arceneaux v. Domingue green
la · 1978
1 sentence

1982Under Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978); and Canter v. Koehring Company, 283 So.2d 716 (La.1973) an appellate court should not disturb a finding of fact unless it is manifestly erroneous or clearly wrong.

11982–1982
Richards v. Farmers Export Co. green
lactapp · 1979
1 sentence

1981His responsibility to exercise reasonable care for his own safety and protection is at least equal to that of his supervisory co-employees." Plaintiff's negligence which caused his accident was nothing more than a failure to *560 exercise common sense like the plaintiff in Richards v. Farmers Export Co., 377 So.2d 859 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1979).

11981–1981
Boudreaux v. Matt neutral
lactapp · 1979
1 sentence

1981Duly appointed curator and counsel for the minor relies on the case of Boudreaux v. Matt, 370 So.2d 139 which holds: “It is well settled in Louisiana that a mother’s testimony or admission which would have the effect of making her child illegitimate cannot overcome the presumption provided by LSA Civil Code Art. 184 that the husband of the mother is the father of the children conceived during the marriage, and such testimony and admission must be disregarded.

11981–1981
State v. Jackson green
la · 1978
11978–1978
State v. Elby neutral
la · 1919
11977–1977
State v. Clark neutral
la · 1976
11977–1977
American Tile & Terrazzo Co. v. Keiler green
lactapp · 1967
11977–1977
State v. Prieur red
la · 1973
11976–1976
State v. Johnson green
la · 1972
11975–1975
Gilbert v. California green
scotus · 1967
11971–1971
United States v. Wade green
scotus · 1967
11971–1971
State v. Pollard green
la · 1949
11966–1966
State v. Palmer green
la · 1955
11960–1960
State v. Youchunas green
la · 1937
11950–1950

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:966 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

MS 60 (1987–2026) MA 47 (1977–2025) LA 30 (1950–2007) FL 27 (1953–2007) MD 23 (1976–2020) GA 21 (1939–2016) IL 19 (1968–2021) AL 19 (1970–2012) NJ 17 (1963–2022) DC 16 (1987–2017) SC 15 (1969–2010) NY 14 (1940–2014) TX 13 (1923–2001) TN 12 (1960–2010) MI 11 (1960–2016) PA 9 (1957–2024) VA 8 (1990–2018) KY 8 (1972–2010) DE 6 (1980–2025) NV 5 (2015–2015) NC 5 (1968–1994) CA 4 (1953–1985) OK 4 (1962–1987) OH 3 (1940–2005) IN 3 (1965–1982) UT 3 (1985–2025) OR 3 (1978–2014) WV 2 (1973–1988) MO 2 (2005–2005) CO 2 (2018–2018) AZ 2 (1980–1989) NH 2 (1983–1983)

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