conviction error in Louisiana

100 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1925–2025 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 (22)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Jordangreen lactapp · 1986 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1995 2 sentences 1995La.C.Cr.P. art. 464; State v. Jordan, 489 So.2d 994, 998 (La.App. 1st Cir. 1986). 1995La.C.Cr.P. art. 464; State v. Jordan, 489 So.2d 994, 998 (La.App. 1st Cir.1986).	6	6
Chapman v. Californiared scotus · 1967 · cited in 6 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1975–2013 2 sentences 2013See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967). 2013See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967).	3	6
State v. Willegreen la · 1990 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013 2 sentences 2013See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967). 2013State v. Wille, supra. The erroneous admission of hearsay evidence does not require reversal of the conviction when the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.	3	4
Dolenc v. Fulcomergreen scotus · 1992 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013 2 sentences 2013See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967). 2011See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), *1234 cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967).	3	3
Jones-Bey v. Duckworthgreen scotus · 1992 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013 2 sentences 2013See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967). 2011See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), *1234 cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967).	3	3
Ziegler v. Championgreen scotus · 1992 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013 2 sentences 2013See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967). 2011See State v. Wille, 559 So.2d 1321 (La.1990), *1234 cert. denied, 506 U.S. 880 , 113 S.Ct. 231 , 121 L.Ed.2d 167 (1992), citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967).	3	3
State v. Mathewsgreen la · 1979 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012 2 sentences 2012State v. Mathews, 375 So.2d 1165, 1168 (La.1979). . 2010State v. Mathews, 375 So.2d 1165, 1168 (La.1979).	2	2
State v. Bradfordgreen la · 1974 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1977–2003 2 sentences 2003State v. Bradford, 298 So.2d 781, 792 (La. 1974) (internal citations omitted). 1977We have previously held that La.R.S. 15:495 contemplates "the use of evidence of a conviction for the violation of a penal provision for which imprisonment can be imposed." State v. Bradford, 298 So.2d 781, 792 (La. 1974).	2	2
State v. Taskergreen lactapp · 1984 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1986 2 sentences 1986State v. Tasker, 448 So.2d 1311 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984), writ denied, 450 So.2d 644 (La.1984). [2] Four alleged assignments of error are: 1. 1986State v. Tasker, 448 So.2d 1311 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984), writ denied, 450 So.2d 644 (La.1984). [3] LSA-R.S. 14:62.2 provides the maximum sentence for the crime of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling as imprisonment at hard labor for not less than one year without benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence, nor more than twelve years.	1	4
State v. Taskergreen la · 1984 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1986 2 sentences 1986State v. Tasker, 448 So.2d 1311 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984), writ denied, 450 So.2d 644 (La.1984). [2] Four alleged assignments of error are: 1. 1986State v. Tasker, 448 So.2d 1311 (La.App. 1st Cir.1984), writ denied, 450 So.2d 644 (La.1984). [3] LSA-R.S. 14:62.2 provides the maximum sentence for the crime of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling as imprisonment at hard labor for not less than one year without benefit of parole, probation or suspension of sentence, nor more than twelve years.	1	4
State v. Walkergreen lactapp · 1990 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1993–1998 2 sentences 1998State v. Walker, 558 So.2d 1346 (La.App. 4th Cir.1990). 1994Id., supra. After review of the record, we conclude that the trial court's error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt and did not contribute to the conviction.	1	3
Apprendi v. New Jerseygreen scotus · 2000 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2023 2 sentences 2023Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 488 , 120 S. Ct. at 2361 - 62; State v. Jefferson, 2008- 2204 ( La. 1211109), 26 So. 3d 112, 118 . 4 In detailing the prior conviction exception, the Apprendi court stated, " recidivism ` does not relate to the commission of the offense' itself," Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 496 , 120 S. Ct. at 2366 quoting Almendarez- Torres v. United States, 523 U. S. 224, 244 , 118 S. Ct. 1219 , 12315 140 L.Ed.2d 350 ( 1998)). 2023Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 488 , 120 S. Ct. at 2361 - 62; State v. Jefferson, 2008- 2204 ( La. 1211109), 26 So. 3d 112, 118 . 4 In detailing the prior conviction exception, the Apprendi court stated, " recidivism ` does not relate to the commission of the offense' itself," Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 496 , 120 S. Ct. at 2366 quoting Almendarez- Torres v. United States, 523 U. S. 224, 244 , 118 S. Ct. 1219 , 12315 140 L.Ed.2d 350 ( 1998)).	1	2
State v. Simsgreen la · 1983 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1989 2 sentences 1989Error in the citation or its omission shall not be ground for dismissal of the indictment or for reversal of a conviction if the error or omission did not mislead the defendant to his prejudice.” This issue was addressed by our Supreme Court in State v. Sims, 426 So.2d 148, 158 (La.1983): “Failure to cite the correct criminal statute number is a technical deficiency in the bill of information which is not ground for reversal unless the defendant can show surprise or lack of notice that causes prejudice.” See also, State v. Brown, 524 So.2d 264 (La.App. 5 Cir.1988). 1988Error in the citation or its omisssion shall not be grounds for dismissal of the indictment or for reversal of a conviction if the error or omission did not mislead the defendant to his prejudice. [emphasis added] This issue was addressed by the Louisiana Supreme Court in State v. Sims, 426 So.2d 148 (La.1983).	1	2
Napue v. Illinoisgreen scotus · 1959 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024See Napue, 360 U.S. at 269 .	1	1
United States v. Douglas B. Leuschengreen ca3 · 2005 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017 1 sentence 2017Accordingly, his argument is foreclosed by Lewis v. United States. "); United States v. Leuschen , 395 F.3d 155 , 157 (3d Cir. 2005) ("[w]e hold that Lewis precludes a defendant's collateral attack on a prior conviction in defense of a prosecution" of a statute which "prohibited firearm possession by convicted felons."); Burrell v. United States , 384 F.3d 22 , 27-28 (2d Cir.2004) ("the determinate factor is defendant's criminal record at the time of the charged possession ....	1	1
Cooke v. Stategreen del · 2009 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016	1	1
State v. DeJesusgreen la · 1994 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015	1	1
State v. Smithgreen lactapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005	1	1
State v. Woodfingreen lactapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
State v. Andersongreen lactapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001	1	1
State v. Morrisgreen la · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
State v. Eatongreen la · 1988 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990	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 (58)

Case	Cited	Years
Jackson v. Virginia red scotus · 1979 2 sentences 2022An appellate court reviews whether evidence was sufficient to support a conviction under the standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). 2022An appellate court reviews whether evidence was sufficient to support a conviction under the standard enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979).	10	1983–2022
State v. Varnado green lactapp · 2001 2 sentences 2012LSA-C.Cr.P. art. 464; State v. Varnado, 01-867 (La.App. 5 Cir. 9/13/01) , 798 So.2d 191, 194 . 2011La.C.Cr.P. art. 464; State v. Vamado, 01-367, p. 7 (La.App. 5th Cir.9/13/01), 798 So.2d 191, 194 .	4	2003–2012
State v. Gibson green la · 1980 2 sentences 2010Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La. 1980). 19 . 1992Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); State v. Gibson, supra .	3	1982–2010
Resweber v. Haroil Const. Co. green la · 1995 2 sentences 2001Interestingly enough, the supreme court in Resweber, 660 So.2d 7 , acknowledged that the legislature removed "the necessity of a criminal conviction as a prerequisite for a claimant's forfeiture," which it once required, but the Resweber court failed to pause at the result of removing the conviction requirement while keeping the felony and misdemeanor penalty sections. 2000Interestingly enough, the supreme court in Resweber, 660 So.2d 7 , acknowledged that the legislature removed "the necessity of a criminal conviction as a prerequisite for a claimant's forfeiture," which it once required, but the Resweber court failed to pause at the result of removing the conviction requirement while keeping the felony and misdemeanor penalty sections.	3	2000–2001
In Re WINSHIP green scotus · 1970 2 sentences 2019The risk of loss of his liberty and the certainty that if found guilty he will be 'stigmatized by the conviction' were factors we emphasized in Winship in sustaining the requirement that no man should be condemned where there is reasonable doubt about his guilt. 397 U.S. at 363 -364 , 90 S.Ct. at 1072. 2019The risk of loss of his liberty and the certainty that if found guilty he will be 'stigmatized by the conviction' were factors we emphasized in Winship in sustaining the requirement that no man should be condemned where there is reasonable doubt about his guilt. 397 U.S. at 363 -364 , 90 S.Ct. at 1072.	2	2019–2019
State v. Porretto green la · 1985 2 sentences 1986Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Porretto, 468 So.2d 1142 (La.1985). 1986Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); State v. Porretto, 468 So.2d 1142 (La.1985).	2	1986–1986
State v. Johnson green la · 1981 2 sentences 1984La.C.Cr.P. art. 464; State v. Johnson, 404 So.2d 239 (La.1981). 1983In State v. Johnson, 404 So.2d 239 (La.1981), the Supreme Court of this state faced a similar question arising from an amended answer to a request for a bill of information. 1 There, the court stated: “[I]f an indictment states the essential facts of an offense charged, an error or omission in the statutory citation does not require reversal of a conviction if the error or omission did not mislead the defendant to his prejudice.	2	1983–1984
Neder v. United States green scotus · 1999 1 sentence 2025B. 11/07/1998.” Id., 09-486 at 2, 38 So.3d at 374.	1	2025–2025
State v. Jefferson green la · 2009 1 sentence 2023Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 488 , 120 S. Ct. at 2361 - 62; State v. Jefferson, 2008- 2204 ( La. 1211109), 26 So. 3d 112, 118 . 4 In detailing the prior conviction exception, the Apprendi court stated, " recidivism ` does not relate to the commission of the offense' itself," Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 496 , 120 S. Ct. at 2366 quoting Almendarez- Torres v. United States, 523 U. S. 224, 244 , 118 S. Ct. 1219 , 12315 140 L.Ed.2d 350 ( 1998)).	1	2023–2023
Almendarez-Torres v. United States red scotus · 1998 2 sentences 2023Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 488 , 120 S. Ct. at 2361 - 62; State v. Jefferson, 2008- 2204 ( La. 1211109), 26 So. 3d 112, 118 . 4 In detailing the prior conviction exception, the Apprendi court stated, " recidivism ` does not relate to the commission of the offense' itself," Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 496 , 120 S. Ct. at 2366 quoting Almendarez- Torres v. United States, 523 U. S. 224, 244 , 118 S. Ct. 1219 , 12315 140 L.Ed.2d 350 ( 1998)). 2023Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 488 , 120 S. Ct. at 2361 - 62; State v. Jefferson, 2008- 2204 ( La. 1211109), 26 So. 3d 112, 118 . 4 In detailing the prior conviction exception, the Apprendi court stated, " recidivism ` does not relate to the commission of the offense' itself," Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 496 , 120 S. Ct. at 2366 quoting Almendarez- Torres v. United States, 523 U. S. 224, 244 , 118 S. Ct. 1219 , 12315 140 L.Ed.2d 350 ( 1998)).	1	2023–2023
State v. Taylor neutral lactapp · 2012 1 sentence 2018We first note that in State v. Taylor, 91 So.3d at 1069 , this court found that expungement was available in the case of a deferred sentence, but not in the case of a suspended sentence.	1	2018–2018
Andrew Burrell v. United States green ca2 · 2004 1 sentence 2017Accordingly, his argument is foreclosed by Lewis v. United States. "); United States v. Leuschen , 395 F.3d 155 , 157 (3d Cir. 2005) ("[w]e hold that Lewis precludes a defendant's collateral attack on a prior conviction in defense of a prosecution" of a statute which "prohibited firearm possession by convicted felons."); Burrell v. United States , 384 F.3d 22 , 27-28 (2d Cir.2004) ("the determinate factor is defendant's criminal record at the time of the charged possession ....	1	2017–2017
Lewis v. United States green scotus · 1980 2 sentences 2017Thus, a § 922(g)(1) conviction is 'not subject to attack on the ground that a predicate conviction is subsequently reversed, vacated or modified.' (citing Lewis , 445 U.S. at 64 , 100 S.Ct. 915 )"). 2017Thus, a § 922(g)(1) conviction is 'not subject to attack on the ground that a predicate conviction is subsequently reversed, vacated or modified.' (citing Lewis , 445 U.S. at 64 , 100 S.Ct. 915 )").	1	2017–2017
Florida v. Nixon green scotus · 2004 2 sentences 2016As such, they have analyzed them under the two-part Strickland test.”) (footnote omitted). 37 Herein, the defendant cites Cooke v. State, 977 A.2d 803, 843-44 (Del. 2009), also a capital case, in which the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the defendant’s conviction because defense counsel not only argued for a verdict of “guilty but mentally ill” over his client’s objection (albeit without formally changing his plea), but defense counsel also introduced a privileged and 49 circumstances, “‘avoiding execution [may be] the best and only realistic result possible.’” Id., 543 U.S. at 191 , 125 S.Ct 2016As such, they have analyzed them under the two-part Strickland test.”) (footnote omitted). 37 Herein, the defendant cites Cooke v. State, 977 A.2d 803, 843-44 (Del. 2009), also a capital case, in which the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the defendant’s conviction because defense counsel not only argued for a verdict of “guilty but mentally ill” over his client’s objection (albeit without formally changing his plea), but defense counsel also introduced a privileged and 49 circumstances, “‘avoiding execution [may be] the best and only realistic result possible.’” Id., 543 U.S. at 191 , 125 S.Ct	1	2016–2016
State v. Lewis green lactapp · 2013 1 sentence 2016State v. Lewis, 4 7,853 (La.App.2d Cir.2/27/13), 110 So.3d 644 , writ denied, 2013-0672 (La.10/25/13), 124 So.3d 1092 .	1	2016–2016
State v. Lewis green la · 2013	1	2016–2016
State v. Olivia green lactapp · 2014	1	2016–2016
State v. Farrar neutral la · 2014	1	2016–2016
State v. Anderson neutral la · 2004	1	2015–2015
State v. Walker neutral la · 2004	1	2015–2015
State v. Walker neutral lactapp · 2003	1	2015–2015
State v. Draughn green la · 2007	1	2015–2015
Draughn v. Louisiana green scotus · 2007	1	2015–2015
State v. Phillips neutral lactapp · 2011	1	2015–2015
State v. Noil green lactapp · 2001	1	2014–2014
State v. Chairs green lactapp · 2012	1	2014–2014
State v. Grant neutral lactapp · 2007	1	2013–2013
State v. Galindo green lactapp · 2007	1	2013–2013
State v. Major green lactapp · 2008	1	2013–2013
State v. Michels green lactapp · 1999	1	2012–2012
State v. Brown green la · 2005	1	2010–2010
Blakely v. Washington green scotus · 2004	1	2009–2009
Shepard v. United States green scotus · 2005	1	2009–2009
State v. Russell green la · 1974	1	2005–2005
State v. Vincent green la · 1980	1	2005–2005
State v. Thibodeaux green la · 1980	1	2005–2005
State v. Jason green lactapp · 2000	1	2003–2003
State v. Boswell green lactapp · 1997	1	2003–2003
State v. Jason green la · 2001	1	2003–2003
State v. Holden green lactapp · 1989	1	2002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (16) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (14) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (14) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (11) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.1 (11) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (11) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (11) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15 (9) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:966 (9) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30 (8) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:2 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (6)

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