Jackson v. Virginia standard in Louisiana

123 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2026 7 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 (21)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Porrettogreen la · 1985 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–2023 2 sentences 2016R.S. 15:438; see State v. Jacobs, 504 So.2d 817, 820 (La.1987) (all direct and circumstantial- evidence must meet the Jackson v. Virginia test); State v. Porretto, 468 So.2d 1142, 1146 (La.1985) (La. 2013Additionally, when circumstantial evidence forms the basis of the conviction, the evidence, “assuming every fact to be proved that the evidence tends to prove ... must exclude every reasonable hypothesis of innocence.” La.Rev.Stat. 15:438; see State v. Jacobs, 504 So.2d 817, 820 (La. 1987)(all direct and circumstantial evidence must meet the Jackson v. Virginia test); State v. Porretto, 468 So.2d 1142, 1146 (La.1985) (La.Rev.Stat. 15:438 serves as an evidentiary guide for the jury when considering circumstantial evidence).	7	7
State v. Jacobsgreen la · 1987 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2016 2 sentences 2016R.S. 15:438; see State v. Jacobs, 504 So.2d 817, 820 (La.1987) (all direct and circumstantial- evidence must meet the Jackson v. Virginia test); State v. Porretto, 468 So.2d 1142, 1146 (La.1985) (La. 2013Additionally, when circumstantial evidence forms the basis of the conviction, the evidence, “assuming every fact to be proved that the evidence tends to prove ... must exclude every reasonable hypothesis of innocence.” La.Rev.Stat. 15:438; see State v. Jacobs, 504 So.2d 817, 820 (La. 1987)(all direct and circumstantial evidence must meet the Jackson v. Virginia test); State v. Porretto, 468 So.2d 1142, 1146 (La.1985) (La.Rev.Stat. 15:438 serves as an evidentiary guide for the jury when considering circumstantial evidence).	6	6
Jackson v. Virginiared scotus · 1979 · cited in 14 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–2014 2 sentences 2013We have reviewed his insufficiency of evidence claim under the well-known Jackson v. Virginia standard, which requires us to consider all the evidence considered by the jury, whether or not that evidence was properly admitted at trial. 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). 2013We have reviewed his insufficiency of evidence claim under the well-known Jackson v. Virginia standard, which requires us to consider all the evidence considered by the jury, whether or not that evidence was properly admitted at trial. 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979).	4	14
State v. Captvillegreen la · 1984 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–2015 2 sentences 2015State v. Captville, 448 So.2d 676, 678 (La.1984) (citations omitted). 2011The Jackson v. Virginia standard of review specifically requires that the appellate court must determine that the evidence was sufficient to convince a rational trier of fact “that all of the elements of the crime had been proved beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Neal, 2000-0674, p. 9 (La.6/29/01), 796 So.2d 649, 657 (citing State v. Captville, 448 So.2d 676, 678 (La.1984)).	4	6
State v. Mathewsgreen la · 1979 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–2012 2 sentences 2012State v. Mathews, 375 So.2d 1165, 1168 (La.1979). . 1980However, when the state relies upon circumstantial evidence to prove an essential element of a crime, the standard of review is whether there is some evidence from which the trier of fact could reasonably conclude that beyond a reasonable doubt the accused had committed every essential element of the crime with which charged. [2] State v. Matthews, 375 So.2d 1165 (La.1979). *430 The standard of review for a conviction based on circumstantial evidence is closely similar to, but perhaps slightly narrower than the Jackson v. Virginia standard.	4	4
State v. Huizargreen la · 1982 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–2011 2 sentences 2011State v. Huizar, 414 So.2d 741 (La.1982). 2006State v. Huizar, 414 So.2d 741, 751 (La.1982).	2	4
State v. Browngreen la · 2005 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013 2 sentences 2013See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Brown, 03-0897, p. 22 (La.4/12/05), 907 So.2d 1, 18 (determine whether the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, was sufficient to convince a rational trier of fact that all of the elements of the crime had been proved beyond a reasonable doubt). 2011See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); see also, e.g., State v. Brown, 03-0897, p. 22 (La.4/12/05), 907 So.2d 1, 18 . \| fiIn order to ensure that a criminal defendant’s conviction comports with the constitutional requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, Jackson v. Virginia first requires us to review all of the evidence considered by the actual trier of fact.	2	2
State ex rel. D.R.green lactapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See State in the Interest of D.R., 10-0405, pp. 3-5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 10/13/10), 50 So.3d 927 . 2011See State in the Interest of D.R., 10-0405, pp. 3-5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 10/13/10), 50 So.3d 927 .	2	2
State v. Wrightgreen la · 1984 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–2015 2 sentences 2015R.S. 15:458, that the evidence must negate every reasonable hypothesis of innocence, might change the terms of analysis and even add a second level of review.” Mack , 2013-1311 at p. 8, 144 So.3d at 988 -89 (citing and quoting from Shapiro, supra, Williams, supra, and Wright, supra). 2015R.S. 15:438 is “not a separate test” from' the Jackson v. Virginia standard, but rather that it “merely provides an evidentiary guideline for the jury when considering circumstantial evidence and facilitates -appellate review of whether a rational juror could have found defendant guilty beyond, a reasonable doubt.” State v. Bridgewater, 2000-1529, p. 9 (La.1/15/02), 823 So.2d 877, 889 (quoting State v. Wright, 445 So.2d 1198, 1201 (La.1984)).	1	5
State v. Jacobsgreen lactapp · 1983 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1986 2 sentences 1986Furthermore, an appellate court will not reweigh the credibility of witnesses under the Jackson v. Virginia standard. [1] State v. Jacobs, supra . 1986This court will not reweigh the credibility of witnesses under the Jackson v. Virginia standard. [3] State v. Jacobs, supra .	1	4
State v. Toupsgreen la · 2002 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025 2 sentences 2025App. 4 Cir. 10/27/23), 376 So.3d 1003 , 1020, writ denied, 23-01546 (La. 9/4/24), 391 So.3d 1048 (quoting State v. Toups, 01- 1875, p. 3 (La. 10/15/02), 833 So.2d 910, 912 ). 2023State v. Toups, 2001-1875, p. 3 (La. 10/15/02), 833 So.2d 910, 912 (citing State v. Porretto, 468 So.2d 1142, 1146 (La. 1985)).	1	2
State v. Silmangreen la · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024	1	1
State v. Hearoldgreen la · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021	1	1
State ex rel. T.B.green lactapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017	1	1
State v. Bridgewatergreen la · 2002 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015	1	1
Lockhart v. Nelsongreen scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012	1	1
State v. Langfordgreen la · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011	1	1
State v. Nealgreen la · 2001 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011	1	1
State v. Rosegreen lactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010	1	1
In Re Milkovichgreen la · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
State v. Gabrielgreen lactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	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 (59)

Case	Cited	Years
Coar v. MacFarland Administrator, South Woods State Prison green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2015Jackson v. Virginia, supra; 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). 2015Jackson 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).	11	2008–2015
In Re Brown green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2015Jackson v. Virginia, supra; 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). 2015Jackson 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).	11	2008–2015
Robertson v. Casual Corner Group, Inc green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2015Jackson v. Virginia, supra; 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). 2015Jackson 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).	11	2008–2015
State v. Tate green la · 2003 2 sentences 2015Jackson v. Virginia, supra; 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). 2015Jackson 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).	11	2008–2015
State v. Sutton green la · 1983 2 sentences 2019State v. Williams , 33,881 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/27/00), 768 So.2d 728 (citing State v. Sutton , 436 So.2d 471 (La.1983) ), writ denied , 00-99 (La.10/5/01), 798 So.2d 963 . 2014We note that, whether the conviction is based on direct evidence or solely on circumstantial evidence, the review is the same under the Jackson v. Virginia standard.[ 2 ] State v. Williams, 33,881 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/27/00), 768 So.2d 728 (citing State v. Sutton, 436 So.2d 471 (La.1983)), writ denied, 00—[30]99 (La.10/5/01), 798 So.2d 963 .	10	1991–2019
State v. Williams neutral lactapp · 2000 2 sentences 2019State v. Williams , 33,881 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/27/00), 768 So.2d 728 (citing State v. Sutton , 436 So.2d 471 (La.1983) ), writ denied , 00-99 (La.10/5/01), 798 So.2d 963 . 2014We note that, whether the conviction is based on direct evidence or solely on circumstantial evidence, the review is the same under the Jackson v. Virginia standard.[ 2 ] State v. Williams, 33,881 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/27/00), 768 So.2d 728 (citing State v. Sutton, 436 So.2d 471 (La.1983)), writ denied, 00—[30]99 (La.10/5/01), 798 So.2d 963 .	9	2013–2019
State v. Williams neutral la · 2001 2 sentences 2019State v. Williams , 33,881 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/27/00), 768 So.2d 728 (citing State v. Sutton , 436 So.2d 471 (La.1983) ), writ denied , 00-99 (La.10/5/01), 798 So.2d 963 . 2014We note that, whether the conviction is based on direct evidence or solely on circumstantial evidence, the review is the same under the Jackson v. Virginia standard.[ 2 ] State v. Williams, 33,881 (La.App. 2 Cir. 9/27/00), 768 So.2d 728 (citing State v. Sutton, 436 So.2d 471 (La.1983)), writ denied, 00—[30]99 (La.10/5/01), 798 So.2d 963 .	9	2013–2019
State v. Bryant green la · 2012 2 sentences 2019In applying the Jackson v. Virginia standard, the appellate court must determine that, when viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, the evidence is "sufficient to convince a rational trier of fact that all of the elements of the crime had been proved beyond a reasonable doubt." Bryant , 101 So.3d at 432 . 2019In applying the Jackson v. Virginia standard, the appellate court must determine that, when viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, the evidence is "sufficient to convince a rational trier of fact that all of the elements of the crime had been proved beyond a reasonable doubt." Bryant , 101 So.3d at 432 .	7	2013–2019
Hudson v. Louisiana green scotus · 1981 2 sentences 2021When 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 assess the sufficiency of the evidence, see State v. Hearold, 603 So. 2d 731, 734 ( La. 1992), because the accused may therefore be entitled to an acquittal under Hudson v. Louisiana, 450 U.S. 40 , 101 S. Ct. 9709 67 L.Ed.2d 30 ( 1981). 2021When 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 assess the sufficiency of the evidence, see State v. Hearold, 603 So. 2d 731, 734 ( La. 1992), because the accused may therefore be entitled to an acquittal under Hudson v. Louisiana, 450 U.S. 40 , 101 S. Ct. 9709 67 L.Ed.2d 30 ( 1981).	4	1982–2021
State v. Eason green la · 1985 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). 1992State 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).	4	1991–2002
State v. Eason green lactapp · 1984 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). 1992State 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).	4	1991–2002
State v. Shapiro green la · 1983 2 sentences 2015R.S. 15:458, that the evidence must negate every reasonable hypothesis of innocence, might change the terms of analysis and even add a second level of review.” Mack , 2013-1311 at p. 8, 144 So.3d at 988 -89 (citing and quoting from Shapiro, supra, Williams, supra, and Wright, supra). 1991Cf. State v. Shapiro , on rehearing, 431 So.2d at 388 ; State v. Savoy, 418 So.2d at 551 .	3	1983–2015
State, in Interest of Cason green lactapp · 1983 2 sentences 2010(Indeed, in this case, the juvenile judge shared on the record facts and inferences which he accepted and, in some instances, rejected.) Consequently, review of the law and facts under the juvenile standard is “a somewhat broader scope of appellate review than that mandated by the Jackson v. Virginia standard.” State in the Interest of Cason, 438 So.2d at 1131 . 1987Therefore, not only are we required to review the evidence under the standards mandated by Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979), but we are also required to apply Louisiana's standard of review for civil cases as set out in Arceneaux v. Domingue, 365 So.2d 1330 (La.1978), writ denied 374 So.2d 660 (La.1979); State in the Interest of Redd, supra ; State in the Interest of Cason, supra . [1] The Jackson v. Virginia standard requires that we determine whether the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, is sufficient for a rational trie	3	1984–2010
State v. Bosley green lactapp · 1997 2 sentences 2008Jackson v. Virginia, supra ; State v. Bosley, 29,253 (La.App. 2 Cir. 4/2/97), 691 So.2d 347 ; State v. Tate, XXXX-XXXX (La.5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 905 , 124 S.Ct. 1604 , 158 L.Ed.2d 248 (2004). 2001A sufficiency of the evidence claim is reviewed under the Jackson v. Virginia standard of whether, 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. 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); 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 .	3	2001–2008
State v. Chism green la · 1983 2 sentences 1993State v. Chism, 436 So.2d 464 (La.1983); State v. Nash, 446 So.2d 810 (La.App. 2d Cir.1984). 1984LSA-R.S. 15:438; State v. Willis, 446 So.2d 795 (La.App.2d Cir.1984); State v. Chism, 436 So.2d 464 (La.1983).	3	1984–1993
Musacchio v. United States green scotus · 2016 2 sentences 2026Thus, the State was required to prove that defendants killed Mr. Levy “with specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]” In order to prove defendants guilty as principals to second degree murder, the State was required to prove defendants either directly committed or 5 Regarding appellate review under the Jackson v. Virginia standard, the United States Supreme Court has emphasized: Sufficiency review essentially addresses whether “the government’s case was so lacking that it should not have even been submitted to the jury.” On sufficiency review, a reviewing court makes a limite 2026Thus, the State was required to prove that defendants killed Mr. Levy “with specific intent to kill or to inflict great bodily harm[.]” In order to prove defendants guilty as principals to second degree murder, the State was required to prove defendants either directly committed or 5 Regarding appellate review under the Jackson v. Virginia standard, the United States Supreme Court has emphasized: Sufficiency review essentially addresses whether “the government’s case was so lacking that it should not have even been submitted to the jury.” On sufficiency review, a reviewing court makes a limite	2	2024–2026
State v. Mack green la · 2014 2 sentences 2024State v. Mack, 13-1311, p. 9 (La. 5/7/14), 144 So. 3d 983, 989 ; State v. Brown, 12-0587, pp. 7-8 (La. 2015In State v. Mack, 2013-1311 (La.5/7/14), 144 So.3d 983 , the Louisiana Supreme Court acknowledged that when it first implemented the Jackson v. Virginia standard, it had indicated at one point “that Louisiana’s traditional rule with respect to circumstantial evidence as incorporated into La.	2	2015–2024
State v. Sosa green la · 2006 2 sentences 2013State v. Sosa, 05-213, pp. 6-7 (La.1/19/06), 921 So.2d 94, 99 . 2006State v. Sosa, 05-0213, pp. 6-7 (La.1/19/06), 921 So.2d 94, 99 .	2	2006–2013
State v. Vincent green lactapp · 2007 2 sentences 2009State v. Vincent, 07-239, p. 8 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/27/07), 978 So.2d 967, 973 . 2008State v. Vincent, 07-239, p. 8 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/27/07), 978 So.2d 967, 973 .	2	2008–2009
State v. Jones green lactapp · 1995	2	2001–2003
State v. Snyder green la · 1999	2	2001–2002
State v. Rattler green lactapp · 1987	2	1988–1993
State v. Mussall green la · 1988	2	1988–1990
State v. Graham green la · 1982	2	1985–1987
State v. Austin green la · 1981	2	1983–1986
McKenzie v. NEW ORLEANS PUB. SER., INC. green la · 1984	2	1985–1986
State v. Jenkins green lactapp · 1984	2	1985–1986
State v. Richardson green la · 1983	2	1983–1985
State v. Willis neutral lactapp · 1984	2	1984–1984
State v. De Gruy green lactapp · 2017	1	2023–2023
State v. Davis green la · 1994	1	2019–2019
State of Louisiana v. Rodricus C. Crawford green la · 2016	1	2019–2019
State v. Williams green la · 1983	1	2015–2015
State v. Egana neutral lactapp · 1997	1	2014–2014
State v. House green la · 1976	1	2014–2014
State v. Vessel neutral lactapp · 2014	1	2014–2014
State v. Thomas neutral lactapp · 2003	1	2011–2011
State v. Ragas green la · 1993	1	2010–2010
State v. Lyles green lactapp · 2003	1	2009–2009
State v. Battaglia green lactapp · 2003	1	2009–2009

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (53) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (21) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (21) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (18) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (13) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:42 (12) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:31 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:62 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.1 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (9)

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 502 (1988–2026) LA 123 (1980–2026) GA 26 (1982–2021) IL 4 (2017–2026) TN 4 (1999–2000) OK 3 (1995–2013)

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