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conflict of interest claim in Louisiana

12 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2025 1 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Edwardsgreen
la · 1983 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2018Similar to a Peart claim of ineffective assistance of counsel raised pre-trial, proof of prejudice is not required for a conflict-of-interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [ State v. ] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20 [ (La. 2/9/96) ], 672 So.2d [116] at 125 (relying on Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S.Ct. 1173 ,

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant’s burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [ (

45
State v. Marshallgreen
la · 1982 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2018Similar to a Peart claim of ineffective assistance of counsel raised pre-trial, proof of prejudice is not required for a conflict-of-interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [ State v. ] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20 [ (La. 2/9/96) ], 672 So.2d [116] at 125 (relying on Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S.Ct. 1173 ,

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant’s burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [ (

45
State v. Ciscogreen
la · 2003 · cited in 5 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2025In order to knowingly and intelligently waive a conflict of interest claim against their counsel, a defendant “must be told (1) that a conflict of interest exists; (2) the consequences to his defense from continuing with conflict-laden counsel; and (3) that he has a right to obtain other counsel.” State v. Cisco, 2001-2732, p. 22 (La. 12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 133 (citations omitted).

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant’s burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [ (

15
People v. Savaianogreen
ill · 1976 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Although there is no Louisiana jurisprudence on point, a similar contention — that a completed contractual agreement was required for a conflict of interest violation — was rejected by the court in People v. Savaiano, 66 Ill.2d 7, 14-15 , 3 Ill.Dec. 836 , 359 N.E.2d 475, 479 (1976). 9 In the Savaiano case, the conflict of interest provision at issue was a criminal statute outlawing a public official from having a prohibited financial interest. 10 Rejecting the defendant’s argument that a completed contract was an essential element of the offense, the court reasoned as follows: To claim that ap

2014Although there is no Louisiana jurisprudence on point, a similar contention — that a completed contractual agreement was required for a conflict of interest violation — was rejected by the court in People v. Savaiano, 66 Ill.2d 7, 14-15 , 3 Ill.Dec. 836 , 359 N.E.2d 475, 479 (1976). 9 In the Savaiano case, the conflict of interest provision at issue was a criminal statute outlawing a public official from having a prohibited financial interest. 10 Rejecting the defendant’s argument that a completed contract was an essential element of the offense, the court reasoned as follows: To claim that ap

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Louisiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Holloway v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2018Similar to a Peart claim of ineffective assistance of counsel raised pre-trial, proof of prejudice is not required for a conflict-of-interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [ State v. ] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20 [ (La. 2/9/96) ], 672 So.2d [116] at 125 (relying on Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S.Ct. 1173 ,

2018Similar to a Peart claim of ineffective assistance of counsel raised pre-trial, proof of prejudice is not required for a conflict-of-interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [ State v. ] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20 [ (La. 2/9/96) ], 672 So.2d [116] at 125 (relying on Holloway v. Arkansas, 435 U.S. 475 , 98 S.Ct. 1173 ,

52008–2018
Perez Ruiz v. United States green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant’s burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [ (

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant's burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [(L

42008–2009
Louisiana v. Cisco green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant’s burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [ (

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant's burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [(L

42008–2009
Barber v. Ohio University green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant’s burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [ (

2009In State v. Cisco, 01-2732, p. 17 (La.12/3/03), 861 So.2d 118, 130 , cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1005 , 124 S.Ct. 2023 , 158 L.Ed.2d 522 (2004) (footnote omitted), the supreme court set forth the defendant's burden of proof for a conflict of interest claim raised pre-trial: In a pretrial context, regardless of how the conflict of interest issue arises, the trial court has two options to avoid a conflict of interest: appoint separate counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether the risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant separate counsel. [State v.] Tart, 94-0025 at 19-20, [(L

42008–2009
Cuyler v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2010The Supreme Court revisited Glasser and Holloway in Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 , 64 L.Ed.2d 333 (1980), while addressing a conflict of interest claim that was not raised until post conviction proceedings.

2010The Supreme Court revisited Glasser and Holloway in Cuyler v. Sullivan, 446 U.S. 335 , 100 S.Ct. 1708 , 64 L.Ed.2d 333 (1980), while addressing a conflict of interest claim that was not raised until post conviction proceedings.

22003–2010
State v. As neutral
lactapp · 2009
1 sentence

2018Similarly, in State v. A.S , 09-555, pp. 5-6 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/9/09), 24 So.3d 1009 , 1012-13, this court found that remand for an evidentiary hearing was the appropriate remedy when the record did not contain enough information to review a conflict-of-interest claim: Failure to appoint conflict-free counsel or take adequate steps to ascertain whether a risk of a conflict of interest is too remote to warrant conflict-free counsel requires reversal only when an actual conflict exists.

12018–2018
State v. Brumfield green
la · 2009
1 sentence

2014Following this Court’s decision in State v. Brumfield, 09-1084 (La.9/2/09), 16 So.3d 1161 , which held that respondent’s window of opportunity for attacking his 1999 guilty plea on one count of armed robbery, supporting his habitual offender sentence, on a conflict-of-interest claim had closed by virtue of the time limits imposed by La.

12014–2014
State v. Kahey green
la · 1983
1 sentence

2003State v. Kahey, 436 So.2d at 485 .

12003–2003
Lowe v. Home Owners' Loan Corporation green
la · 1942
2 sentences

1976In my view, under the very peculiar facts of this case, Ray should be relieved of liability under the rule in Lowe v. Homeowner's Loan Corporation, 199 La. 672 , 6 So.2d 726 (S.Ct., 1942), which held that, absent actual negligence on his part, an owner-lessor is not responsible to a third party on the leased premises for injury caused by a condition resulting from the lessee's failure to fulfill his repair obligations legally imposed by Civil Code Articles 2716 and 2717.

1976In my view, under the very peculiar facts of this case, Ray should be relieved of liability under the rule in Lowe v. Homeowner's Loan Corporation, 199 La. 672 , 6 So.2d 726 (S.Ct., 1942), which held that, absent actual negligence on his part, an owner-lessor is not responsible to a third party on the leased premises for injury caused by a condition resulting from the lessee's failure to fulfill his repair obligations legally imposed by Civil Code Articles 2716 and 2717.

11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:24 (3)

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

PA 51 (1968–2025) CA 47 (1983–2024) IL 31 (1979–2026) CT 16 (1991–2021) IA 15 (1969–2021) FL 15 (1989–2022) GA 13 (1985–2026) LA 12 (1976–2025) MD 9 (1984–2023) NY 9 (1980–2016) AL 9 (1987–2023) OH 8 (1988–2025) TX 8 (1998–2023) KS 8 (1979–2020) IN 8 (2000–2020) CO 8 (2001–2024) NC 7 (1982–2015) UT 7 (1992–2024) OK 7 (1988–2004) AZ 6 (1994–2022) OR 6 (1984–2019) MA 5 (1999–2025) MT 4 (1996–2011) NJ 4 (2015–2021) MI 4 (2002–2015) NV 4 (2016–2018) WI 4 (1996–2019) MN 4 (1987–2017) WA 4 (2001–2017) ID 3 (1994–1999) VT 3 (2010–2019) WY 3 (1991–2019) MS 3 (1998–2004) SD 2 (2014–2023) DC 2 (2000–2011) NE 2 (1998–2004) MO 2 (1991–2018) TN 2 (1957–2024)

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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