ineffective assistance claim in Louisiana

91 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2025 8 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 (12)

Case	Followed	Cited
Day v. Quartermangreen ca5 · 2009 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2025 2 sentences 2025C.Cr.P. art. 930.2; see also Day v. Quarterman, 566 F.3d 527, 538 (5th Cir. 2009) (“[T]o prevail on an ineffective assistance claim based on counsel’s failure to call a 8 witness, the petitioner must name the witness, demonstrate that the witness was available to testify and would have done so, set out the content of the witness’s proposed testimony, and show that the testimony would have been favorable to a particular defense.”). 2021P. art. 930.2; see also Day v. Quarterman, 566 F.3d 527, 538 (5th Cir. 2009) (“[T]o prevail on an ineffective assistance claim based on counsel’s failure to call a witness, the petitioner must name the witness, demonstrate that the witness was available to testify and would have done so, set out the content of the witness’s proposed testimony, and show that the testimony would have been favorable to a particular defense.	3	3
State v. Hongogreen la · 1997 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2019 2 sentences 2001Because the erroneous instruction at issue may be an irrelevancy and because a reviewing court can make this determination, the error is not structural such as that in Sullivan , but rather a trial error which may or may not have prejudiced defendant and thus is subject to harmless error analysis, or in the case of an ineffective assistance claim, an analysis of whether defendant was prejudiced by the error. _[^96-2060 at pp. 5-6, 706 So.2d at 421-422 (footnote omitted). 2001The State v. Hongo decision settled the issue, in holding: Because the erroneous instruction at issue may be an irrelevancy and because a reviewing court can make this determination, the error is not structural such as that in Sullivan , but rather a trial error which may or may not have prejudiced defendant and thus is subject to harmless error analysis, or in the case of an ineffective assistance claim, an analysis of whether defendant was prejudiced by the error. [Footnote omitted.] State v. Hongo , 96-2060 at p. 5, 706 So.2d at 422 .	1	3
State v. Pendeltongreen lactapp · 1997 · cited in 3 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2015 2 sentences 2015See State v. Pendelton, 96-367, p. 30 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97), 696 So.2d 144, 159 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97), 706 So.2d 450 ; State v. Meaux, 13-715 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/26/14) , 131 So.3d 1136 ; State v. Hayes, 97-1526 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/15/98) , 712 So.2d 1019, 1022 , writ denied, 99-2136 (La.6/16/00), 764 So.2d 955 . 2001State v. Pendelton, 96-367, p. 30 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97), 696 So.2d 144, 159 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97), 706 So.2d 450 .	1	3
State v. Pendeltongreen la · 1997 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015 2 sentences 2015See State v. Pendelton, 96-367, p. 30 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97), 696 So.2d 144, 159 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97), 706 So.2d 450 ; State v. Meaux, 13-715 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/26/14) , 131 So.3d 1136 ; State v. Hayes, 97-1526 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/15/98) , 712 So.2d 1019, 1022 , writ denied, 99-2136 (La.6/16/00), 764 So.2d 955 . 2001State v. Pendelton, 96-367, p. 30 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97), 696 So.2d 144, 159 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97), 706 So.2d 450 .	1	2
Ledford v. New Orleans Saintsgreen la · 2009 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 1 sentence 2019See State v. Thomas, 08–2912, (La. 10/16/09), 19 So.3d 466 (claims of “ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing are not cognizable on collateral review pursuant to La.C.Cr.P. art. 930.3 and State ex rel.	1	1
Theodore Abbott Jones v. Gary Stotts, Mike Nelson, and Attorney General of Kansasgreen ca10 · 1995 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016Cf. Jones v. Stotts, 59 F.3d 143, 146 (10th Cir. 1995) (“A defendant may prevail on an ineffective assistance claim relating to trial strategy . . . if he can show counsel’s strategy decisions would not be considered sound.”).	1	1
State v. Browngreen lactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016See State v. Brown, 48,257 (La.App.2d Cir.9/25/13), 135 So.3d 718 , writ denied, 2013-2550 (La.4/4/14), 135 So.3d 640 ; State v. Taylor, 44,367 (La.App.2d Cir.9/23/09), 20 So.3d 1157 ; State v. Howard, 09-928 (La.App. 5th Cir.5/25/10), 37 So.3d 1099 ; State v. Lee, 2000-0183 (La.App. 1st Cir.2/16/01), 788 So.2d 452 , writ denied, 788 So.2d 442 (La.2001). \| ¡An irregularity or error cannot be availed of after verdict unless it was objected to at the time of occurrence.' La.	1	1
State v. Robinsongreen la · 2014 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016See State v. Brown, 48,257 (La.App.2d Cir.9/25/13), 135 So.3d 718 , writ denied, 2013-2550 (La.4/4/14), 135 So.3d 640 ; State v. Taylor, 44,367 (La.App.2d Cir.9/23/09), 20 So.3d 1157 ; State v. Howard, 09-928 (La.App. 5th Cir.5/25/10), 37 So.3d 1099 ; State v. Lee, 2000-0183 (La.App. 1st Cir.2/16/01), 788 So.2d 452 , writ denied, 788 So.2d 442 (La.2001). \| ¡An irregularity or error cannot be availed of after verdict unless it was objected to at the time of occurrence.' La.	1	1
State v. Jamesgreen lactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
State v. LeBeaugreen la · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
State v. LeBeaugreen lactapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
State v. Simmonsgreen la · 1976 · 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 (34)

Case	Cited	Years
Strickland v. Washington green scotus · 1984 2 sentences 2024The burden of proof for an ineffective assistance claim is set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. 2024The burden of proof for an ineffective assistance claim is set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L.	35	1992–2024
State Ex Rel. Ab green lactapp · 2009 2 sentences 2019Id. 2019Id.	18	2011–2019
State v. Howard green la · 1999 2 sentences 2013State v. Howard, 98-0064, p. 15 (La.4/23/99), 751 So.2d 783, 802 . 2013State v. Howard, 98-0064, p. 15 (La.4/23/99), 751 So.2d 783, 802 .	6	2006–2013
State v. Hayes green lactapp · 1998 2 sentences 2015See State v. Pendelton, 96-367, p. 30 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97), 696 So.2d 144, 159 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97), 706 So.2d 450 ; State v. Meaux, 13-715 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/26/14) , 131 So.3d 1136 ; State v. Hayes, 97-1526 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/15/98) , 712 So.2d 1019, 1022 , writ denied, 99-2136 (La.6/16/00), 764 So.2d 955 . 2001State v. Hayes, 97-1526 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/15/98) ; 712 So.2d 1019, 1022 .	4	1999–2015
State v. Judge neutral lactapp · 2000 2 sentences 2019This court held in State v. Judge , 99-1109 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/1/00) [,] 758 So.2d 313 , [ writ denied , 01-1094 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 641 ,] that there could be a basis for an ineffective assistance claim if a defendant can show a reasonable probability that, had counsel filed or made a motion to reconsider the sentence, the sentence would have been different. 2019This court held in State v. Judge , 99-1109 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/1/00) [,] 758 So.2d 313 , [ writ denied , 01-1094 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 641 ,] that there could be a basis for an ineffective assistance claim if a defendant can show a reasonable probability that, had counsel filed or made a motion to reconsider the sentence, the sentence would have been different.	3	2002–2019
State v. Reeves green la · 2018 2 sentences 2024State v. Reeves, 18-270 (La. 10/15/18), 254 So. 3d 665 . 2022To prevail on an ineffective assistance claim based on counsel’s failure to call a witness, the petitioner must name the witness, demonstrate that the witness was available to testify and would have done so, set out the content of the witness’s proposed testimony, and show that the testimony would have been favorable to a particular defense.” See State v. Reeves, 18-270 (La. 10/15/18), 254 So.3d 665, 672 .	2	2022–2024
State v. Kinsel green la · 2002 2 sentences 2019This court held in State v. Judge , 99-1109 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/1/00) [,] 758 So.2d 313 , [ writ denied , 01-1094 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 641 ,] that there could be a basis for an ineffective assistance claim if a defendant can show a reasonable probability that, had counsel filed or made a motion to reconsider the sentence, the sentence would have been different. 2019This court held in State v. Judge , 99-1109 (La.App. 3 Cir. 3/1/00) [,] 758 So.2d 313 , [ writ denied , 01-1094 (La. 3/28/02), 812 So.2d 641 ,] that there could be a basis for an ineffective assistance claim if a defendant can show a reasonable probability that, had counsel filed or made a motion to reconsider the sentence, the sentence would have been different.	2	2019–2019
State v. Seiss green la · 1983 2 sentences 2012State v. Seiss, 428 So.2d 444 (La.1983); State v. Haywood, 516 So.2d 196 (La.App. 4th Cir.1987); State v. Kelly, 92-2446 (La. 2011State v. Seiss, 428 So.2d 444 (La.1983); State v. Haywood, 516 So.2d 196 (La.App. 4th Cir.1987); State v. Kelly, 92-2446 (La.App. 4 Cir. 7/8/94) , 639 So.2d 888 .	2	2011–2012
State v. Haywood green lactapp · 1987 2 sentences 2012State v. Seiss, 428 So.2d 444 (La.1983); State v. Haywood, 516 So.2d 196 (La.App. 4th Cir.1987); State v. Kelly, 92-2446 (La. 2011State v. Seiss, 428 So.2d 444 (La.1983); State v. Haywood, 516 So.2d 196 (La.App. 4th Cir.1987); State v. Kelly, 92-2446 (La.App. 4 Cir. 7/8/94) , 639 So.2d 888 .	2	2011–2012
Adams v. Frost neutral la · 2009 1 sentence 2024Id.	1	2024–2024
State v. Smith neutral lactapp · 2014 1 sentence 2024App. 2 Cir. 11/19/14), 152 So. 3d 218 , writ denied, 14-2695 (La. 10/23/15), 179 So. 3d 597 ; Davis, supra. The burden of proof for an ineffective assistance claim is set forth in Strickland, supra. In support of his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, Parks refers to testimony by Drew, his stepfather, and Free, his girlfriend, regarding his alleged past head trauma and resulting confusion of the plea and sentencing process.	1	2024–2024
In re Appeal of the Disciplinary Board Nos. 15-PDB-053 and 15-PDB-054 neutral la · 2015 1 sentence 2024App. 2 Cir. 11/19/14), 152 So. 3d 218 , writ denied, 14-2695 (La. 10/23/15), 179 So. 3d 597 ; Davis, supra. The burden of proof for an ineffective assistance claim is set forth in Strickland, supra. In support of his claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, Parks refers to testimony by Drew, his stepfather, and Free, his girlfriend, regarding his alleged past head trauma and resulting confusion of the plea and sentencing process.	1	2024–2024
State v. Mansfield green lactapp · 2016 1 sentence 2023App. 2 Cir. 2/24/16), 190 So. 3d 322, 328 , “[I]n extraordinary circumstances, appellate courts have taken a third approach on appeal and remanded an ineffective assistance claim for an evidentiary hearing.” In State v. Bayles, 53,696 (La.	1	2023–2023
State v. Paulson green lactapp · 2015 1 sentence 2019App. 4 Cir. 9/30/15), 177 So.3d 360, 367 , this Court recognized the well-settled rule that “[g]enerally, ineffective- assistance-of-counsel claims are more properly raised in an application for post- conviction relief where the district court can conduct a full evidentiary hearing on the matter, if one is warranted.” In this case, however, because the defendant’s ineffective assistance claim concerns his sentencing, he will lack recourse in post- conviction proceedings.	1	2019–2019
State v. Taylor neutral lactapp · 2009 1 sentence 2016See State v. Brown, 48,257 (La.App.2d Cir.9/25/13), 135 So.3d 718 , writ denied, 2013-2550 (La.4/4/14), 135 So.3d 640 ; State v. Taylor, 44,367 (La.App.2d Cir.9/23/09), 20 So.3d 1157 ; State v. Howard, 09-928 (La.App. 5th Cir.5/25/10), 37 So.3d 1099 ; State v. Lee, 2000-0183 (La.App. 1st Cir.2/16/01), 788 So.2d 452 , writ denied, 788 So.2d 442 (La.2001). \| ¡An irregularity or error cannot be availed of after verdict unless it was objected to at the time of occurrence.' La.	1	2016–2016
State v. Howard green lactapp · 2010 1 sentence 2016See State v. Brown, 48,257 (La.App.2d Cir.9/25/13), 135 So.3d 718 , writ denied, 2013-2550 (La.4/4/14), 135 So.3d 640 ; State v. Taylor, 44,367 (La.App.2d Cir.9/23/09), 20 So.3d 1157 ; State v. Howard, 09-928 (La.App. 5th Cir.5/25/10), 37 So.3d 1099 ; State v. Lee, 2000-0183 (La.App. 1st Cir.2/16/01), 788 So.2d 452 , writ denied, 788 So.2d 442 (La.2001). \| ¡An irregularity or error cannot be availed of after verdict unless it was objected to at the time of occurrence.' La.	1	2016–2016
STATE EX REL. JONES v. State green la · 2001 1 sentence 2016See State v. Brown, 48,257 (La.App.2d Cir.9/25/13), 135 So.3d 718 , writ denied, 2013-2550 (La.4/4/14), 135 So.3d 640 ; State v. Taylor, 44,367 (La.App.2d Cir.9/23/09), 20 So.3d 1157 ; State v. Howard, 09-928 (La.App. 5th Cir.5/25/10), 37 So.3d 1099 ; State v. Lee, 2000-0183 (La.App. 1st Cir.2/16/01), 788 So.2d 452 , writ denied, 788 So.2d 442 (La.2001). \| ¡An irregularity or error cannot be availed of after verdict unless it was objected to at the time of occurrence.' La.	1	2016–2016
State v. Lee green lactapp · 2001 1 sentence 2016See State v. Brown, 48,257 (La.App.2d Cir.9/25/13), 135 So.3d 718 , writ denied, 2013-2550 (La.4/4/14), 135 So.3d 640 ; State v. Taylor, 44,367 (La.App.2d Cir.9/23/09), 20 So.3d 1157 ; State v. Howard, 09-928 (La.App. 5th Cir.5/25/10), 37 So.3d 1099 ; State v. Lee, 2000-0183 (La.App. 1st Cir.2/16/01), 788 So.2d 452 , writ denied, 788 So.2d 442 (La.2001). \| ¡An irregularity or error cannot be availed of after verdict unless it was objected to at the time of occurrence.' La.	1	2016–2016
State v. Hayes green la · 2000 1 sentence 2015See State v. Pendelton, 96-367, p. 30 (La.App. 5 Cir. 5/28/97), 696 So.2d 144, 159 , writ denied, 97-1714 (La.12/19/97), 706 So.2d 450 ; State v. Meaux, 13-715 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/26/14) , 131 So.3d 1136 ; State v. Hayes, 97-1526 (La.App. 1 Cir. 5/15/98) , 712 So.2d 1019, 1022 , writ denied, 99-2136 (La.6/16/00), 764 So.2d 955 .	1	2015–2015
Padilla v. Kentucky green scotus · 2010 1 sentence 2014Padilla, 130 S.Ct. at 1482 .	1	2014–2014
State v. Busby green lactapp · 1995 1 sentence 2012In State v. Busby, 94-1354 (La.App.3d Cir.4/5/95), 653 So.2d 140 , writ denied, 95-1157 (La.9/29/95), 660 So.2d 854 , the court of appeal rejected an ineffective assistance claim.	1	2012–2012
State v. Busby green la · 1995 1 sentence 2012In State v. Busby, 94-1354 (La.App.3d Cir.4/5/95), 653 So.2d 140 , writ denied, 95-1157 (La.9/29/95), 660 So.2d 854 , the court of appeal rejected an ineffective assistance claim.	1	2012–2012
State v. Kelly green lactapp · 1994	1	2011–2011
State v. Watson neutral lactapp · 2000	1	2010–2010
State v. Mitchell green lactapp · 2005	1	2009–2009
State Ex Rel. Melinie v. State green la · 1996	1	2007–2007
State v. Reichard green lactapp · 2006	1	2007–2007
State v. Washington green la · 1986	1	2007–2007
State v. Clements neutral lactapp · 2000	1	2002–2002
State v. Texada neutral lactapp · 1999	1	2002–2002
State v. Peart green la · 1993	1	1999–1999
State v. Soler green lactapp · 1994	1	1996–1996
Hill v. Lockhart green scotus · 1985	1	1995–1995
State v. Brown green la · 1980	1	1990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (20) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (18) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (14) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (14) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (10) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (9) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:31 (9) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:24 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.1 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:966 (7)

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