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Blockburger test in Louisiana

139 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2025 4 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 (25)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Knowlesgreen
la · 1980 · cited in 27 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–2018
2 sentences

2015State v. Crandell, 05-1060 (La.3/10/06), 924 So.2d 122 ; State v. Knowles, 392 So.2d 651 (La.1980); Broussard, supra. |nThe two tests used by Louisiana courts when examining double jeopardy violations are the “distinct fact” or the Blockburger 1 test and the “same evidence test.” 2 The Blockburger test determines whether each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.

2015State v. Crandell, 05-1060 (La.3/10/06), 924 So.2d 122 ; State v. Knowles, 392 So.2d 651 (La.1980); Broussard, supra. |nThe two tests used by Louisiana courts when examining double jeopardy violations are the “distinct fact” or the Blockburger 1 test and the “same evidence test.” 2 The Blockburger test determines whether each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.

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State v. Millergreen
la · 1990 · cited in 18 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–2010
2 sentences

2001In State v. Pendelton, 96-367 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97) ; 696 So.2d 144, 154 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97); 706 So.2d 450 , the court explained: "Although the Louisiana Supreme Court has accepted both the Blockburger test and the same evidence test, it has principally relied on the `same evidence' test to evaluate double jeopardy claims." State v. Miller, 571 So.2d 603 (La.1990).

2001In State v. Pendelton, 96-367 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97) ; 696 So.2d 144, 154 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97); 706 So.2d 450 , the court explained: "Although the Louisiana Supreme Court has accepted both the Blockburger test and the same evidence test, it has principally relied on the `same evidence' test to evaluate double jeopardy claims." State v. Miller, 571 So.2d 603 (La.1990).

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State v. Steelegreen
la · 1980 · cited in 39 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–2016
2 sentences

2016Louisiana Courts use two tests to determine whether double jeopardy exists: 1) the Blockburger test established by Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932), and 2) the “same evidence test”, established by State v. Steele, 387 So.2d 1175 (La.1980).

2016Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 , 97 S.Ct. 2221 , 53 L.Ed.2d 187 (1977), and is embodied in La.C.Cr.P. 596: “Double jeopardy exists in a second trial only when the charge in that trial is: (1) Identical with or a different grade of the same offense for which the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial, whether or not a responsive verdict could have been rendered in the first trial as to the charge in the second trial; or (2) Based on a part of a continuous offense for which offense the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial.” Louisiana uses both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evid

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Blockburger v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1931 · cited in 67 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–2024
2 sentences

2019The defendant urged the trial court to " once again, [ acknowledge] . . the evidentiary and legal shortcomings of the State' s case." The defendant asked the trial court to " analyze [ the defendant' s] convictions, for the first time, under the newly -required [ Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S. Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 1932 )] test." z In his motion for new trial, the defendant asked the court to " make 2 The Blockburger test is as follows: The applicable rule is that, where the same act or transaction constitutes a violation of two distinct statutory provisions, the test to be applied

2019The defendant urged the trial court to " once again, [ acknowledge] . . the evidentiary and legal shortcomings of the State' s case." The defendant asked the trial court to " analyze [ the defendant' s] convictions, for the first time, under the newly -required [ Blockburger v. U.S., 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S. Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 1932 )] test." z In his motion for new trial, the defendant asked the court to " make 2 The Blockburger test is as follows: The applicable rule is that, where the same act or transaction constitutes a violation of two distinct statutory provisions, the test to be applied

467
State v. Vaughngreen
la · 1983 · cited in 21 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–2013
2 sentences

2013La.C.Cr.P. art. 596; State v. Vaughn, supra. The “Blockburger test” was established by the Supreme Court in Blockburger v. United States, 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932), in which the Court stated: The applicable rule is that where the same act or transaction constitutes violation of two distinct statutory provisions, the test to be applied to determine whether there are two offenses or only one, is whether each provision requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not. |sOn the other hand, the “same evidence test”, adopted and explained in State v. Steele, 387

2005Louisiana uses both the " Blockburger test" and the "same evidence test." State v. Vaughn, 431 So.2d 763 (La. 1983); State v. Steele, 387 So.2d 1175 (La.1980). . . . .

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State v. Murraygreen
la · 2001 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Murray, 2000- 1258 ( La. 9/ 18/ 01), 799 So. 2d 453 , 455- 56 per curiam).

2020See State v. Murray, 2000- 1258 ( La. 9/ 18/ 01), 799 So. 2d 453 , 455- 56 per curiam).

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State v. Fordgreen
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2014
2 sentences

2014State v. Ford, 608 So.2d 1058, 1063-1064 (La.App. 1st Cir.1992).

2014State v. Ford, 608 So.2d 1058, 1063-1064 (La.App. 1st Cir.1992).

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Brown v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 12 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–2016
2 sentences

2016Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 , 97 S.Ct. 2221 , 53 L.Ed.2d 187 (1977), and is embodied in La.C.Cr.P. 596: “Double jeopardy exists in a second trial only when the charge in that trial is: (1) Identical with or a different grade of the same offense for which the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial, whether or not a responsive verdict could have been rendered in the first trial as to the charge in the second trial; or (2) Based on a part of a continuous offense for which offense the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial.” Louisiana uses both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evid

2016Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 , 97 S.Ct. 2221 , 53 L.Ed.2d 187 (1977), and is embodied in La.C.Cr.P. 596: “Double jeopardy exists in a second trial only when the charge in that trial is: (1) Identical with or a different grade of the same offense for which the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial, whether or not a responsive verdict could have been rendered in the first trial as to the charge in the second trial; or (2) Based on a part of a continuous offense for which offense the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial.” Louisiana uses both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evid

212
State v. Hayesgreen
la · 1982 · cited in 9 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–2016
2 sentences

2016Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 , 97 S.Ct. 2221 , 53 L.Ed.2d 187 (1977), and is embodied in La.C.Cr.P. 596: “Double jeopardy exists in a second trial only when the charge in that trial is: (1) Identical with or a different grade of the same offense for which the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial, whether or not a responsive verdict could have been rendered in the first trial as to the charge in the second trial; or (2) Based on a part of a continuous offense for which offense the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial.” Louisiana uses both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evid

2016State v. Hayes, 412 So.2d at 1325 .

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Grady v. Corbinred
scotus · 1990 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1995
2 sentences

1994In United States v. Dixon, - U.S. -, 113 S.Ct. 2849 , 125 L.Ed.2d 556 (1993) the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed its reliance on the Blockburger test in evaluating double jeopardy claims, but it overruled Grady v. Corbin, 495 U.S. 508 , 110 S.Ct. 2084 , 109 L.Ed.2d 548 (1990), which had also incorporated the broader "same conduct” test.

1994In United States v. Dixon, - U.S. -, 113 S.Ct. 2849 , 125 L.Ed.2d 556 (1993) the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed its reliance on the Blockburger test in evaluating double jeopardy claims, but it overruled Grady v. Corbin, 495 U.S. 508 , 110 S.Ct. 2084 , 109 L.Ed.2d 548 (1990), which had also incorporated the broader "same conduct” test.

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State v. Sandifergreen
la · 1996 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2009
2 sentences

2009State v. Steele, supra. As noted by the Louisiana Supreme Court, “the Double Jeopardy Clause, under both the [Blockburger test] and the ‘same evidence’ test, prevents an offender from being convicted of both a felony murder and the underlying felony.” State v. Sandifer, 1995-2226 (La.9/05/96), 679 So.2d 1324, 1329 .

2009Cf. State v. Sims, supra; State v. Sandifer, supra. Applying the Blockburger test in the instant case, we determine that a conviction for sexual battery requires proof of an additional fact that aggravated incest/molestation of a juvenile does not, and vice versa.

24
State v. Howardgreen
la · 1994 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
22
State v. Helougreen
la · 2003 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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State v. Cartergreen
la · 2009 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See also State v. Helou , 02-2302 (La. 10/23/03), 857 So.2d 1024 , 1030 (wherein the Louisiana Supreme Court found the evidence against the defendant insufficient to prove "serious physical injury" as contemplated under the second degree battery statute but entered a conviction for simple battery, which it found to be a responsive verdict to second degree battery); Compare also State v. Carter , 09-2345 (La. 10/28/09), 21 So.3d 264 , 265 (wherein the Louisiana Supreme Court distinguished between aggravated battery and second degree battery finding that, a conviction for aggravated battery "req

2019See also State v. Helou , 02-2302 (La. 10/23/03), 857 So.2d 1024 , 1030 (wherein the Louisiana Supreme Court found the evidence against the defendant insufficient to prove "serious physical injury" as contemplated under the second degree battery statute but entered a conviction for simple battery, which it found to be a responsive verdict to second degree battery); Compare also State v. Carter , 09-2345 (La. 10/28/09), 21 So.3d 264 , 265 (wherein the Louisiana Supreme Court distinguished between aggravated battery and second degree battery finding that, a conviction for aggravated battery "req

22
Texas v. Cobbgreen
scotus · 2001 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2014
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Illinois v. Vitalegreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2025
2 sentences

2020See Illinois v. Vitale, 447 U. S. 410, 416 , 100 S. Ct. 2260, 2265 , 65 L.Ed. 2d 228 ( 1980) (" the Blockburger test focuses on the proof necessary to prove the statutory elements of each offense, rather than on the actual evidence to be presented at trial.").

2020See Illinois v. Vitale, 447 U. S. 410, 416 , 100 S. Ct. 2260, 2265 , 65 L.Ed. 2d 228 ( 1980) (" the Blockburger test focuses on the proof necessary to prove the statutory elements of each offense, rather than on the actual evidence to be presented at trial.").

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United States v. Dixongreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–2020
2 sentences

2008Dixon, 509 U.S. at 704 , 113 S.Ct. at 2856 (the same-elements test, "sometimes referred to as the `Blockburger' test, inquires whether each offense contains an element not contained in the other; if not, they are the `same offence' and double jeopardy bars additional punishment and successive prosecution.").

2008Dixon, 509 U.S. at 704 , 113 S.Ct. at 2856 (the same-elements test, "sometimes referred to as the `Blockburger' test, inquires whether each offense contains an element not contained in the other; if not, they are the `same offence' and double jeopardy bars additional punishment and successive prosecution.").

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Gavieres v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1911 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–2014
2 sentences

1980See also Gavieres v. United States, 220 U.S. 338 , 31 S.Ct. 421 , 55 L.Ed. 489 (1911). *1091 Sometimes called the "distinct fact" test, the Blockburger test depends on the evidence required to convict, not the evidence introduced at trial.

1980See also Gavieres v. United States, 220 U.S. 338 , 31 S.Ct. 421 , 55 L.Ed. 489 (1911). *1091 Sometimes called the "distinct fact" test, the Blockburger test depends on the evidence required to convict, not the evidence introduced at trial.

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State v. Nicholsgreen
la · 1976 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–2017
12
State v. Hamptongreen
lactapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Ohio v. Johnsongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
State Ex Rel. Wikberg v. Hendersongreen
la · 1974 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
State v. Mageegreen
la · 2012 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
State v. Roegreen
lactapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
State v. Guillorygreen
lactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (55)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Doughty green
la · 1980
2 sentences

2016Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 , 97 S.Ct. 2221 , 53 L.Ed.2d 187 (1977), and is embodied in La.C.Cr.P. 596: “Double jeopardy exists in a second trial only when the charge in that trial is: (1) Identical with or a different grade of the same offense for which the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial, whether or not a responsive verdict could have been rendered in the first trial as to the charge in the second trial; or (2) Based on a part of a continuous offense for which offense the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial.” Louisiana uses both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evid

1998The Blockburger test is as follows: "The applicable rule is that where the same act or transaction constitutes a violation of two distinct statutory provisions the test to be applied to determine whether there are two different offenses or only one, is whether each provision requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not." See State v. Coody, 448 So.2d 100 (La. 1984); State v. Vaughn, 431 So.2d 763 (La.1983); State v. Knowles, 392 So.2d 651 (La.1980); and State v. Doughty, 379 So.2d 1088 (La.1980).

101983–2016
State v. Didier green
la · 1972
2 sentences

2016Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 , 97 S.Ct. 2221 , 53 L.Ed.2d 187 (1977), and is embodied in La.C.Cr.P. 596: “Double jeopardy exists in a second trial only when the charge in that trial is: (1) Identical with or a different grade of the same offense for which the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial, whether or not a responsive verdict could have been rendered in the first trial as to the charge in the second trial; or (2) Based on a part of a continuous offense for which offense the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial.” Louisiana uses both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evid

2016Brown v. Ohio, 432 U.S. 161 , 97 S.Ct. 2221 , 53 L.Ed.2d 187 (1977), and is embodied in La.C.Cr.P. 596: “Double jeopardy exists in a second trial only when the charge in that trial is: (1) Identical with or a different grade of the same offense for which the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial, whether or not a responsive verdict could have been rendered in the first trial as to the charge in the second trial; or (2) Based on a part of a continuous offense for which offense the defendant was in jeopardy in the first trial.” Louisiana uses both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evid

91983–2016
State v. Ceasar neutral
lactapp · 2003
2 sentences

2016State v. Ceasar, 37,770 (La.App.2d Cir.10/09/03), 856 So.2d 236 .

2013State v. Ceasar, 37,770 (La.App.2d Cir.10/9/03), 856 So.2d 236 .

72009–2016
State v. Barton green
lactapp · 2003
2 sentences

2010In State v. Jacobs, 07-1370, pp. 4-6 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/5/08), 987 So.2d 286, 289-90 , writ denied, 08-2000 (La.4/3/09), 6 So.3d 769 , wherein the defendant was convicted of aggravated burglary and forcible rape, this court discussed double jeopardy: In State v. Barton, 02-163, pp. 17-18, (La.App. 5 Cir. 9/30/03), 857 So.2d 1189, 1201-02 , writ denied, 03-3012 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 817 , the court summarized the two tests used by Louisiana courts use [sic] in examining violations of double jeopardy as follows: The “distinct fact” test, commonly referred to as the Blockburger test, is taken fr

2010In State v. Jacobs, 07-1370, pp. 4-6 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/5/08), 987 So.2d 286, 289-90 , writ denied, 08-2000 (La.4/3/09), 6 So.3d 769 , wherein the defendant was convicted of aggravated burglary and forcible rape, this court discussed double jeopardy: In State v. Barton, 02-163, pp. 17-18, (La.App. 5 Cir. 9/30/03), 857 So.2d 1189, 1201-02 , writ denied, 03-3012 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 817 , the court summarized the two tests used by Louisiana courts use [sic] in examining violations of double jeopardy as follows: The “distinct fact” test, commonly referred to as the Blockburger test, is taken fr

52006–2010
State v. Barton neutral
la · 2004
2 sentences

2010In State v. Jacobs, 07-1370, pp. 4-6 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/5/08), 987 So.2d 286, 289-90 , writ denied, 08-2000 (La.4/3/09), 6 So.3d 769 , wherein the defendant was convicted of aggravated burglary and forcible rape, this court discussed double jeopardy: In State v. Barton, 02-163, pp. 17-18, (La.App. 5 Cir. 9/30/03), 857 So.2d 1189, 1201-02 , writ denied, 03-3012 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 817 , the court summarized the two tests used by Louisiana courts use [sic] in examining violations of double jeopardy as follows: The “distinct fact” test, commonly referred to as the Blockburger test, is taken fr

2010In State v. Jacobs, 07-1370, pp. 4-6 (La.App. 3 Cir. 6/5/08), 987 So.2d 286, 289-90 , writ denied, 08-2000 (La.4/3/09), 6 So.3d 769 , wherein the defendant was convicted of aggravated burglary and forcible rape, this court discussed double jeopardy: In State v. Barton, 02-163, pp. 17-18, (La.App. 5 Cir. 9/30/03), 857 So.2d 1189, 1201-02 , writ denied, 03-3012 (La.2/20/04), 866 So.2d 817 , the court summarized the two tests used by Louisiana courts use [sic] in examining violations of double jeopardy as follows: The “distinct fact” test, commonly referred to as the Blockburger test, is taken fr

52006–2010
State v. Lefeure green
lactapp · 2001
2 sentences

2025Lefeure, 778 So.2d at 751 .

2025Lefeure, 778 So.2d at 751 .

42019–2025
State v. Smith green
la · 1996
2 sentences

2016Under the Blockburger test, “where the same act or transaction constitutes a violation of two distinct statutory provisions, the test to be applied to determine whether there are two different offenses or only-one, is whether each provision requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” Gibson , 03-0647, p. 9, 867 So.2d at 799 ; State v. Smith, 95-0061, p. 4 (La.7/2/96), 676 So.2d 1068, 1069 .

2016Under the Blockburger test, “where the same act or transaction constitutes a violation of two distinct statutory provisions, the test to be applied to determine whether there are two different offenses or only-one, is whether each provision requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” Gibson , 03-0647, p. 9, 867 So.2d at 799 ; State v. Smith, 95-0061, p. 4 (La.7/2/96), 676 So.2d 1068, 1069 .

42014–2016
State v. Barakat green
lactapp · 2004
2 sentences

2015State v. Crandell, 2005-1060 (Lag/10/06),13 924 So.2d 122 ; State v. Redfearn, supra. The two tests used by Louisiana courts when examining double jeopardy violations are the “distinct fact’’ 7 Blockburger test and the “same evidence test.” 8 Under the Blockburger test; two offenses are not the same for purposes of double jeopardy if “each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” State v. Price, 39,582 (La.App.2d Cir.3/23/05), 899 So.2d 633 ; State v. Barakat, 38,419 (La.App.2d Cir.6/23/04), 877 So.2d 223 .

2015State v. Crandell, 2005-1060 (Lag/10/06),13 924 So.2d 122 ; State v. Redfearn, supra. The two tests used by Louisiana courts when examining double jeopardy violations are the “distinct fact’’ 7 Blockburger test and the “same evidence test.” 8 Under the Blockburger test; two offenses are not the same for purposes of double jeopardy if “each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” State v. Price, 39,582 (La.App.2d Cir.3/23/05), 899 So.2d 633 ; State v. Barakat, 38,419 (La.App.2d Cir.6/23/04), 877 So.2d 223 .

42007–2015
State v. Fairman green
lactapp · 2015
2 sentences

2018Fairman , 173 So.3d at 1289 .

2018Fairman , 173 So.3d at 1289 .

32017–2018
State v. Crandell green
la · 2006
2 sentences

2015State v. Crandell, 2005-1060 (Lag/10/06),13 924 So.2d 122 ; State v. Redfearn, supra. The two tests used by Louisiana courts when examining double jeopardy violations are the “distinct fact’’ 7 Blockburger test and the “same evidence test.” 8 Under the Blockburger test; two offenses are not the same for purposes of double jeopardy if “each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” State v. Price, 39,582 (La.App.2d Cir.3/23/05), 899 So.2d 633 ; State v. Barakat, 38,419 (La.App.2d Cir.6/23/04), 877 So.2d 223 .

2015State v. Crandell, 2005-1060 (Lag/10/06),13 924 So.2d 122 ; State v. Redfearn, supra. The two tests used by Louisiana courts when examining double jeopardy violations are the “distinct fact’’ 7 Blockburger test and the “same evidence test.” 8 Under the Blockburger test; two offenses are not the same for purposes of double jeopardy if “each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” State v. Price, 39,582 (La.App.2d Cir.3/23/05), 899 So.2d 633 ; State v. Barakat, 38,419 (La.App.2d Cir.6/23/04), 877 So.2d 223 .

32014–2015
State v. Blackson green
lactapp · 2004
2 sentences

2009See, State v. Price, supra. To determine whether two offenses are the same for purposes of double jeopardy analysis, Louisiana employs both the “Blockburger test” lifiand the “same evidence test.” State v. Knowles, 392 So.2d 651 (La.1980); State v. Price, supra. The “Blockburger test,” established by the United States Supreme Court in Blockburger v. United States, 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932), states that two offenses are not the same for purposes of double jeopardy if “each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” State v. Barakat, 38,419 (La.

2009To determine whether two offenses are the same for purposes of double jeopardy analysis, Louisiana employs both the “Blockburger test” and the “same evidence test.” State v. Knowles, 392 So.2d 651 (La.1980); State v. Brown, supra; State v. Price, supra. The “Blockburger test,” established by the United States Supreme Court in Blockburger v. United States, 284 U.S. 299 , 52 S.Ct. 180 , 76 L.Ed. 306 (1932), states that two offenses are not the same for purposes of double jeopardy if “each crime requires proof of an additional fact which the other does not.” State v. Barakat, 38,419 (La.App. 2d C

32007–2009
State v. Smith green
lactapp · 1994
2 sentences

2000State v. Steele, 387 So.2d 1175 (1980); State v. Roy Warner,[ (La.App.4th Cir. 1995), 653 So.2d 57 ] supra ; State v. Smith, 94-0621 (La.App.4 Cir. 12/15/94), 647 So.2d 1321 ; State v. Williams, 92-2080 (La.

1997State v. Steele, 387 So.2d 1175 (1980); State v. Roy Warner, supra [ 653 So.2d 57 (1995)]; State v. Smith, 94-0621 (La.App. 4th Cir. 12/15/94), 647 So.2d 1321 ; State v. Williams, 92-2080 (La.App. 4th Cir. 12/15/94), 647 So.2d 1244 .

31995–2000
State v. Warner green
lactapp · 1995
2 sentences

2000State v. Steele, 387 So.2d 1175 (1980); State v. Roy Warner,[ (La.App.4th Cir. 1995), 653 So.2d 57 ] supra ; State v. Smith, 94-0621 (La.App.4 Cir. 12/15/94), 647 So.2d 1321 ; State v. Williams, 92-2080 (La.

1998See State v. Sandifer, 95-2226 (La.9/5/96), 679 So.2d 1324, 1329 ; State v. Woods, 94-2650 (La.App. 4 Cir. 4/20/95) , 654 So.2d 809 , writ denied, 95-1252 (La.6/30/95), 657 So.2d 1035 ; State v. Warner, 94-2649 (La.App. 4 Cir. 3/16/95) , 653 So.2d 57 , writ denied, 95-0943 (La.5/19/95), 654 So.2d 1089 .

31997–2000
Chavez-Mejia v. United States green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2025If either statute contains an element not also found in the other statute, the statutes “fail” the Blockburger test, and the defendant may not be punished under both of them “in the absence of a clear indication of contrary legislative intent.” Id.

2025If either statute contains an element not also found in the other statute, the statutes “fail” the Blockburger test, and the defendant may not be punished under both of them “in the absence of a clear indication of contrary legislative intent.” Id.

22022–2025
State v. Fontenot green
la · 1981
2 sentences

1988Knowles , however, of slightly later vintage than Steele , did not resolve the conflict as the Chief Justice incisively resolved the issue there in favor of the defendant based on the concept of collateral estoppel set forth in Ashe v. Swenson, 397 U.S. 436 , 90 S.Ct. 1189 , 25 L.Ed.2d 469 (1970). 1 However, he later discussed the Blockburger test in favorable terms in his concurrence to State v. Fontenot, 408 So.2d 919 (La.1982), Dixon, C.J. concurring at 921.

1988Knowles , however, of slightly later vintage than Steele , did not resolve the conflict as the Chief Justice incisively resolved the issue there in favor of the defendant based on the concept of collateral estoppel set forth in Ashe v. Swenson, 397 U.S. 436 , 90 S.Ct. 1189 , 25 L.Ed.2d 469 (1970). 1 However, he later discussed the Blockburger test in favorable terms in his concurrence to State v. Fontenot, 408 So.2d 919 (La.1982), Dixon, C.J. concurring at 921.

21988–2025
United States v. Heath A. Singleton and Douglas Joseph Aleman green
ca5 · 1994
22019–2019
Iannelli v. United States green
scotus · 1975
21988–2019
Missouri v. Hunter green
scotus · 1983
21996–2018
State v. Cooley green
lactapp · 2012
22017–2018
State v. Gibson green
lactapp · 2004
22014–2016
State v. Childs neutral
lactapp · 2014
22016–2016
State v. German green
lactapp · 2014
22016–2016
State v. Green green
lactapp · 1996
22011–2012
State v. Cloud neutral
lactapp · 2006
22008–2008
State v. Cloud neutral
la · 2007
22008–2008
State v. Love green
lactapp · 1992
22001–2001
State v. Jackson green
lactapp · 1997
21998–2001
Whalen v. United States green
scotus · 1980
21996–1998
State v. Coody green
la · 1984
21996–1998
State v. Carouthers green
lactapp · 1992
21995–1998
State v. Carouthers green
la · 1993
21995–1998
Ashe v. Swenson green
scotus · 1970
21988–1991
Garner v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1961
12019–2019
State v. Pegues green
la · 2011
12018–2018
Ball v. United States green
scotus · 1985
12018–2018
State v. Anderson green
lactapp · 2012
12017–2017
State v. Williams neutral
la · 2012
12017–2017
State v. Balentine neutral
lactapp · 2013
12017–2017
State v. Frank neutral
lactapp · 2016
12017–2017
State v. Monroe neutral
lactapp · 2010
12016–2016

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15 (95) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (27) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (26) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:60 (24) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (23) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (20) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (16) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:42 (15) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.1 (14) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:42.1 (13) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:26 (12) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:34 (12)

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

TX 409 (1982–2026) FL 171 (1981–2026) NM 151 (1991–2026) LA 139 (1980–2025) WA 133 (1982–2026) TN 130 (1977–2026) OH 105 (1980–2026) CT 96 (1985–2026) VA 89 (1979–2026) MI 88 (1978–2026) AL 71 (1977–2025) KY 66 (1984–2026) IN 65 (1978–2020) MD 61 (1962–2022) DC 57 (1981–2026) MO 57 (1977–2024) MS 54 (1981–2023) PA 53 (1982–2025) IL 48 (1977–2023) WI 37 (1979–2023) ID 34 (1980–2025) WV 32 (1983–2025) MT 32 (1981–2024) WY 30 (1987–2023) NC 26 (1981–2026) NJ 25 (1982–2019) CO 23 (1980–2017) DE 22 (1980–2025) IA 22 (1983–2026) SC 21 (1990–2021) NV 20 (1984–2024) NY 20 (1978–2019) AZ 19 (1981–2024) SD 19 (1988–2019) RI 17 (1980–2013) NE 16 (1991–2025) VT 16 (1998–2024) GA 14 (1979–2023) AR 14 (1993–2024) ME 14 (1992–2025) OK 11 (1981–2024) HI 9 (1991–2005) MN 9 (1979–2013) OR 8 (1982–2020) CA 7 (2001–2020) MA 7 (1981–2023) VI 7 (1997–2013) KS 6 (1989–2006) AK 4 (1995–2024) ND 4 (2006–2023) GU 2 (2023–2025) NH 2 (1984–2006)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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