reviewing claim in Louisiana

110 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 6 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
Jackson v. Virginiared scotus · 1979 · cited in 102 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–2026 2 sentences 2010Pursuant to Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979), the standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 2010Pursuant to Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979), the standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense proven beyond a reasonable doubt.	3	102
State v. Jacobsgreen la · 1987 · cited in 20 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–2004 2 sentences 2004See State v. Jacobs, 504 So.2d 817 (La.1987). 14The defendant was convicted under La. 2004See State v. Jacobs, 504 So.2d 817 (La.1987).	3	20
State v. Rosieregreen la · 1986 · cited in 48 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–2003 2 sentences 2003Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Rosiere, 488 So.2d 965 (La.1986). 2003Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Rosiere, 488 So.2d 965 (La.1986).	2	48
State v. Greengreen lactapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–2025 2 sentences 2025“The standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime proven beyond a reasonable doubt.” State v. Green, 588 So.2d 757, 758 (La. 1995Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Green, 588 So.2d 757 (La.App. 4th Cir.1991).	1	2
State v. Harrisgreen lactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996Specifically, the appellant argues that the evidence did not show that he was aware of the cocaine in the kitchen or that he possessed or attempted to possess the cocaine. \|3The standard of review of a claim of insufficient evidence in a drug possession case was set forth by this Court in State v. Harris, 585 So.2d 649, 650 (La.App. 4th Cir. 1991): The standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense proven beyond a reason	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 (18)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Fuller green la · 1982 2 sentences 1996Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Fuller, 414 So.2d 306 (La.1982). 1994Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Jacobs, 504 So.2d 817 (La.1987); State v. Fuller, 414 So.2d 306 (La.1982).	23	1989–1996
State v. Hawkins green la · 1997 2 sentences 2002Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Hawkins, 96-0766 (La.1/14/97), 688 So.2d 473 . 2001Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Hawkins, 96-0766 (La.1/14/97), 688 So.2d 473 .	5	2000–2002
State v. Smith green lactapp · 1995 2 sentences 2000In State v. Smith, 94-1502, p. 2 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/19/95); 649 So.2d 1078, 1081 , this court set forth the standard for evaluating the sufficiency of the evidence to support a defendant's conviction when it stated: The standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecutor, a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 1998In State v. Smith, 94-1502, p. 2 (La.App. 4th Cir 1/19/95), 649 So.2d 1078, 1081 , this court set forth the standard for an appellate review of the sufficiency of evidence to support a defendant’s conviction: The standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecutor, a rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the offense proven beyond a reasonable doubt.	3	1998–2000
State v. Tate green la · 2003 1 sentence 2026App. 4 Cir. 6/10/21), 323 So.3d 957 , 971 (first citing Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); and then citing State v. Tate, 2001-1658, p. 4 (La. 5/20/03), 851 So.2d 921, 928 ).	1	2026–2026
State of Louisiana v. Rodricus C. Crawford green la · 2016 1 sentence 2024See Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S. Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 ( 1979); State v. Crawford, 2014- 2153 ( La. 11/ 16/ 16), 218 So. 3d 13, 26 .	1	2024–2024
State v. Coleman neutral lactapp · 2014 1 sentence 2022State v. Coleman, 142 So.3d at 139 . 22-KA-112 23 Reviewing defendant’s complaints in light of these factors, we find that errors by the trial court in restricting defendant’s questioning of witnesses, if any, were harmless.	1	2022–2022
State v. Pierre green lactapp · 2004 1 sentence 2020App. 4 Cir. 2/25/04), 869 So.2d 246, 248 .	1	2020–2020
State v. Mims green la · 1993 1 sentence 2006Reviewing defendant's sentence for constitutional excessiveness, State v. Mims, supra , we note the following.	1	2006–2006
State v. Young green lactapp · 2003 1 sentence 2003We recently summarized the standards for reviewing sufficiency of the evidence claims in State v. Young, 2002-1280, p. 10, n. 7 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/22/03), 839 So.2d 186, 194 , writ denied, 2003-0599 (La. 10/17/03), 855 So.2d 756 , stating: \|RIt is well-settled that the standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have found all of the essential elements of the offense proven beyond a reasonable doubt.	1	2003–2003
State v. Wix green la · 2003 1 sentence 2003We recently summarized the standards for reviewing sufficiency of the evidence claims in State v. Young, 2002-1280, p. 10, n. 7 (La.App. 4 Cir. 1/22/03), 839 So.2d 186, 194 , writ denied, 2003-0599 (La. 10/17/03), 855 So.2d 756 , stating: \|RIt is well-settled that the standard for reviewing a claim of insufficient evidence is whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, a rational trier of fact could have found all of the essential elements of the offense proven beyond a reasonable doubt.	1	2003–2003
State v. Cashen green lactapp · 1989 1 sentence 2002(See State v. Cashen, 544 So.2d 1268 (La.App. 4th Cir.1989); State v. Mussall, 523 So.2d 1305 (La.1988); and Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979)).	1	2002–2002
State v. Mussall green la · 1988 1 sentence 2002(See State v. Cashen, 544 So.2d 1268 (La.App. 4th Cir.1989); State v. Mussall, 523 So.2d 1305 (La.1988); and Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979)).	1	2002–2002
State v. Taylor green la · 1996 1 sentence 2001State v. Taylor, 93-2201 (La.2/28/96), 669 So.2d 364, 375 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 860 , 117 S.Ct. 162 , 136 L.Ed.2d 106 (1996).	1	2001–2001
Garner v. United States green scotus · 1996 1 sentence 2001State v. Taylor, 93-2201 (La.2/28/96), 669 So.2d 364, 375 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 860 , 117 S.Ct. 162 , 136 L.Ed.2d 106 (1996).	1	2001–2001
Brewington v. Woodard green scotus · 1996 2 sentences 2001State v. Taylor, 93-2201 (La.2/28/96), 669 So.2d 364, 375 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 860 , 117 S.Ct. 162 , 136 L.Ed.2d 106 (1996). 2001State v. Taylor, 93-2201 (La.2/28/96), 669 So.2d 364, 375 , cert. denied, 519 U.S. 860 , 117 S.Ct. 162 , 136 L.Ed.2d 106 (1996).	1	2001–2001
State v. Alford green la · 1975 1 sentence 2001State v. Williams, 546 So.2d 963 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1989), citing State v. Alford, 323 So.2d 788 (La.1975).	1	2001–2001
State v. Williams neutral lactapp · 1989 1 sentence 2001State v. Williams, 546 So.2d 963 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1989), citing State v. Alford, 323 So.2d 788 (La.1975).	1	2001–2001
State v. Edwards green la · 1981 1 sentence 1986Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Edwards, 400 So.2d 1370 (La.1981).	1	1986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (33) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (26) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (20) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (16) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:31 (15) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (13) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (12) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:20 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:2 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:24 (6)

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

LA 110 (1986–2026) TX 34 (1991–2025) AL 31 (1993–2017) MO 31 (1986–2025) OH 29 (1991–2026) IN 27 (1981–2020) IL 24 (1983–2026) MI 22 (1970–2026) PA 19 (1976–2026) CA 16 (1973–2024) CT 14 (1985–2025) NY 10 (1997–2012) NJ 7 (1981–2025) TN 6 (1989–2013) KS 6 (1911–2023) GA 5 (2000–2010) MN 5 (1986–1998) WV 4 (2006–2024) FL 4 (1984–2010) MD 4 (1981–2025) WI 3 (2017–2019) AR 3 (2020–2025) RI 3 (1977–1995) OR 3 (2002–2024) MS 3 (2000–2001) WA 3 (1910–2019) DC 2 (1993–2016) HI 2 (2016–2024) MT 2 (1979–2001) MA 2 (2009–2023) NC 2 (1984–2017) VA 2 (1997–2006) CO 2 (2017–2017) OK 2 (1984–2006) VT 2 (2010–2021) WY 2 (2000–2002)

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