Sullivan inquiry in Louisiana

23 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2019 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Johnsongreen la · 1995 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2016 2 sentences 2016See LSA-C.Cr.P. art. 921 (“A judgment or ruling shall not be reversed by an appellate court because of any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights of the accused.”); State v. Johnson, 94-1379, p. 14 (La. 11/27/95), 664 So.2d 94, 100 (“The Sullivan inquiry ‘is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error.’”) (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 , 113 S.Ct. 2078, 2081 , 124 L.Ed.2 2016See LSA-C.Cr.P. art. 921 (“A judgment or ruling shall not be reversed by an appellate court because of any error, defect, irregularity, or variance which does not affect substantial rights of the accused.”); State v. Johnson, 94-1379, p. 14 (La. 11/27/95), 664 So.2d 94, 100 (“The Sullivan inquiry ‘is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error.’”) (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 , 113 S.Ct. 2078, 2081 , 124 L.Ed.2	2	2
State v. Willegreen la · 1992 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–2011 2 sentences 2011State v. Wille, 595 So.2d 1149, 1153 (La.1992), ce rt. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992). 1995State v. Wille, 595 So.2d 1149, 1153 (La.), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992).	2	2
Sullivan v. Louisianagreen scotus · 1993 · cited in 16 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–2019 2 sentences 2019The Sullivan inquiry "is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error." Id. , 508 U.S. at 279 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 . 2019The Sullivan inquiry "is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error." Id. , 508 U.S. at 279 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 .	1	16
Mickens v. Taylorgreen scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012Under the Sullivan standard, reversal is not automatic; instead, when there has been no objection in the trial court, “a defendant must demonstrate that ‘a conflict of interest factually affected the adequacy of his representation.’ ” Mickens, 535 U.S. at 168 , 122 S.Ct. 1237 , quoting Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 348-49 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 . 2012Under the Sullivan standard, reversal is not automatic; instead, when there has been no objection in the trial court, “a defendant must demonstrate that ‘a conflict of interest factually affected the adequacy of his representation.’ ” Mickens, 535 U.S. at 168 , 122 S.Ct. 1237 , quoting Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 348-49 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 .	1	1
State v. Kaheygreen la · 1983 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984 2 sentences 1984Application of the Sullivan standard was discussed in State v. Kahey, 436 So.2d 475, 484-85 (La.1983): Therefore, in a case such as the present one, where the record does not establish that pretrial notification of the possibility of a conflict of interest was given to the court, the defendant must prove that an actual conflict of interest adversely affected his lawyer’s performance. 1984Application of the Sullivan standard was discussed in State v. Kahey, 436 So.2d 475, 484-85 (La.1983): Therefore, in a case such as the present one, where the record does not establish that pretrial notification of the possibility of a conflict of interest was given to the court, the defendant must prove that an actual conflict of interest adversely affected his lawyer’s performance.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (19)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Carmouche green la · 1987 2 sentences 2012Carmouche, 508 So.2d at 797 . 2012Carmouche, 508 So.2d at 797 .	2	1992–2012
Dolenc v. Fulcomer green scotus · 1992 2 sentences 2011State v. Wille, 595 So.2d 1149, 1153 (La.1992), ce rt. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992). 1995State v. Wille, 595 So.2d 1149, 1153 (La.), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992).	2	1995–2011
Ziegler v. Champion green scotus · 1992 2 sentences 2011State v. Wille, 595 So.2d 1149, 1153 (La.1992), ce rt. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992). 1995State v. Wille, 595 So.2d 1149, 1153 (La.), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992).	2	1995–2011
Cuyler v. Sullivan green scotus · 1980 2 sentences 2012Under the Sullivan standard, reversal is not automatic; instead, when there has been no objection in the trial court, “a defendant must demonstrate that ‘a conflict of interest factually affected the adequacy of his representation.’ ” Mickens, 535 U.S. at 168 , 122 S.Ct. 1237 , quoting Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 348-49 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 . 2012Under the Sullivan standard, reversal is not automatic; instead, when there has been no objection in the trial court, “a defendant must demonstrate that ‘a conflict of interest factually affected the adequacy of his representation.’ ” Mickens, 535 U.S. at 168 , 122 S.Ct. 1237 , quoting Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 348-49 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 .	1	2012–2012
Jones-Bey v. Duckworth green scotus · 1992 1 sentence 2011State v. Wille, 595 So.2d 1149, 1153 (La.1992), ce rt. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992).	1	2011–2011
State v. Maise green lactapp · 2000 2 sentences 2001The Sullivan inquiry "is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error." Id., 508 U.S. at 278 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 ; State v. Maise, 99-0734 (La.App. 5th Cir.3/22/00), 759 So.2d 884 . 2001The Sullivan inquiry "is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error." Id., 508 U.S. at 278 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 ; State v. Maise, 99-0734 (La.App. 5th Cir.3/22/00), 759 So.2d 884 .	1	2001–2001
State v. Murphy green la · 1989 2 sentences 1997Nonetheless, we find the supreme court's holding in Murphy, 542 So.2d 1373 , a case very similar to the present case, illuminating. 1997Nonetheless, we find the supreme court's holding in Murphy, 542 So.2d 1373 , a case very similar to the present case, illuminating.	1	1997–1997
State v. Phillips neutral lactapp · 1995 2 sentences 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis. 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis.	1	1996–1996
State v. Code green la · 1993 2 sentences 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis. 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis.	1	1996–1996
Mann v. Oklahoma green scotus · 1994 2 sentences 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis. 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis.	1	1996–1996
Morgan Stanley & Co. v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance neutral scotus · 1994 2 sentences 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis. 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis.	1	1996–1996
Traunig v. Department of Veterans Affairs neutral scotus · 1994 2 sentences 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis. 1996State v. Code, 627 So.2d 1373 (La. 1993), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1870 , 128 L.Ed.2d 491 , rehearing denied, ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 2775 , 129 L.Ed.2d 887 (1994); State v. Johnson, supra. See State v. Phillips, 94-673 (La.App. 5th Cir. 3/1/95), 659 So.2d 785 , where this court applied the Sullivan harmless error analysis.	1	1996–1996
State v. Edwards green la · 1983 1 sentence 1992State v. Marshall, 414 So.2d at 687 ; State v. Edwards, 430 So.2d at 62 ; State v. Carmouche, 508 So.2d at 805 .	1	1992–1992
State v. Marshall green la · 1982 1 sentence 1992State v. Marshall, 414 So.2d at 687 ; State v. Edwards, 430 So.2d at 62 ; State v. Carmouche, 508 So.2d at 805 .	1	1992–1992
Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 1988Subsequent cases expanded the Sullivan rule to include comments about public figures, Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), and all matters of public concern. 1988Subsequent cases expanded the Sullivan rule to include comments about public figures, Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), and all matters of public concern.	1	1988–1988
Mashburn v. Collin green la · 1977 1 sentence 1988NOTES [1] Also named defendants are certain individual officers and employees of the newspaper. [2] An excellent chronology of the development of the Sullivan rule is set forth in Mashburn v. Collin, 355 So.2d 879 (La.1977). [3] Gertz also prohibits an award of punitive damages except on a showing of actual malice.	1	1988–1988
Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc. red scotus · 1971 2 sentences 1988Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, 403 U.S. 29 , 91 S.Ct. 1811 , 29 L.Ed.2d 296 (1971). [2] In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court recognized a "limited purpose public figure" as one who voluntarily injects himself into a public controversy and thus is required to meet the Sullivan burden of proof. 1988Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, 403 U.S. 29 , 91 S.Ct. 1811 , 29 L.Ed.2d 296 (1971). [2] In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court recognized a "limited purpose public figure" as one who voluntarily injects himself into a public controversy and thus is required to meet the Sullivan burden of proof.	1	1988–1988
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. green scotus · 1974 2 sentences 1988Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, 403 U.S. 29 , 91 S.Ct. 1811 , 29 L.Ed.2d 296 (1971). [2] In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court recognized a "limited purpose public figure" as one who voluntarily injects himself into a public controversy and thus is required to meet the Sullivan burden of proof. 1988Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, 403 U.S. 29 , 91 S.Ct. 1811 , 29 L.Ed.2d 296 (1971). [2] In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Court recognized a "limited purpose public figure" as one who voluntarily injects himself into a public controversy and thus is required to meet the Sullivan burden of proof.	1	1988–1988
State v. Rowe green la · 1982 2 sentences 1984State v. Rowe, 416 So.2d 87 (La.1982). 1984State v. Rowe, 416 So.2d 87 (La.1982).	1	1984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:42 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 46:1844 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:567 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:966 (3)

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