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express and knowing waiver in Louisiana

72 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2025 2 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State Ex Rel. Jackson v. Hendersongreen
la · 1971 · cited in 21 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1981–2019
2 sentences

2009Jackson v. Henderson, 260 La. 90, 103 , 255 So.2d 85, 90 (1971) the Supreme Court, in expounding on Boykin, held that "in taking a plea of guilty, an express and knowing waiver of at least these three federal constitutional rights must be made, which waiver cannot be presumed.'" (Emphasis added) Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 556.1(D) provides, in pertinent part: "In a felony case a verbatim record shall be made of the proceedings at which the defendant enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere." [1] A valid guilty plea must be a free and voluntary choice by the defendant.

2009Jackson v. Henderson, 260 La. 90, 103 , 255 So.2d 85, 90 (1971) the Supreme Court, in expounding on Boykin, held that "in taking a plea of guilty, an express and knowing waiver of at least these three federal constitutional rights must be made, which waiver cannot be presumed.'" (Emphasis added) Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 556.1(D) provides, in pertinent part: "In a felony case a verbatim record shall be made of the proceedings at which the defendant enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere." [1] A valid guilty plea must be a free and voluntary choice by the defendant.

321
State v. Nucciogreen
la · 1984 · cited in 7 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1987–2014
2 sentences

2014Id.

1989There also must be an express and knowing waiver of those rights, and the waiver must be on the record, which must unequivocally show that the waiver was free and voluntary, (citations omitted) State v. Nuccio, 454 So.2d 93, 104 (La. 1984).

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State ex rel. C.H.green
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2015State in Interest of C.H., 595 So.2d 713, 714 (La.App. 5 Cir.1992).

2012State in Interest of C.H., 595 So.2d 713, 714 (La.App. 5 Cir.1992).

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State v. Hebertgreen
lactapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013This Court held similarly in State v. Hebert, 02-884 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/30/02) , 838 So.2d 30, 31-34 (transcript of the plea colloquy and the well-executed waiver-of-rights form constituted sufficient affirmative showing on the record that the defendant knowingly waived his privilege against self-incrimination without specific advisal of right against self-iricrimination from trial judge) and State v. Cole, 04-615 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/1/05) , 900 So.2d 15, 23-24 (explanation by defense counsel and a well-executed waiver-of-rights form were sufficient to support a knowing and voluntary guilty plea

2013This Court held similarly in State v. Hebert, 02-884 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/30/02) , 838 So.2d 30, 31-34 (transcript of the plea colloquy and the well-executed waiver-of-rights form constituted | (¡sufficient affirmative showing on the record that the defendant knowingly waived his privilege against self-incrimination without specific advisal of right against self-incrimination from trial judge) and State v. Cole, 04-615 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/1/05) , 900 So.2d 15, 23-24 (explanation by defense counsel and a well-executed waiver-of-rights form were sufficient to support a knowing and voluntary guilty p

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State v. Colegreen
lactapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013This Court held similarly in State v. Hebert, 02-884 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/30/02) , 838 So.2d 30, 31-34 (transcript of the plea colloquy and the well-executed waiver-of-rights form constituted sufficient affirmative showing on the record that the defendant knowingly waived his privilege against self-incrimination without specific advisal of right against self-iricrimination from trial judge) and State v. Cole, 04-615 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/1/05) , 900 So.2d 15, 23-24 (explanation by defense counsel and a well-executed waiver-of-rights form were sufficient to support a knowing and voluntary guilty plea

2013This Court held similarly in State v. Hebert, 02-884 (La.App. 5 Cir. 12/30/02) , 838 So.2d 30, 31-34 (transcript of the plea colloquy and the well-executed waiver-of-rights form constituted | (¡sufficient affirmative showing on the record that the defendant knowingly waived his privilege against self-incrimination without specific advisal of right against self-incrimination from trial judge) and State v. Cole, 04-615 (La.App. 5 Cir. 3/1/05) , 900 So.2d 15, 23-24 (explanation by defense counsel and a well-executed waiver-of-rights form were sufficient to support a knowing and voluntary guilty p

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State v. Tuckergreen
la · 1981 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1982–1988
2 sentences

1988The Supreme Court held that the facts supported a “sufficient affirmative showing in the record of an express and knowing waiver of defendant’s privilege against self-incrimination.” State v. Tucker, 405 So.2d 506, 509 (La.1981), citing State v. Dunn.

1982In State v. Tucker, 405 So.2d 506 (La.1981), this court held that a minute entry concerning an abbreviated colloquy along with a "well executed `waiver of rights' form signed by defendant, his attorney and the judge" constituted a sufficient affirmative showing in the record that defendant knowingly and intelligently waived his constitutional right to trial by jury, right to confront his accusers and privilege against compulsory self incrimination.

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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 (21)

CaseCitedYears
Boykin v. Alabama green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

2017Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), held that before a defendant enters a plea of guilty to a felony charge, the trial judge must question him and confirm for the record that he has made an express and knowing waiver of (1) his right to a jury trial, (2) his privilege against self-incrimination and (3) his right to confront the witnesses against him. .

2017Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969), held that before a defendant enters a plea of guilty to a felony charge, the trial judge must question him and confirm for the record that he has made an express and knowing waiver of (1) his right to a jury trial, (2) his privilege against self-incrimination and (3) his right to confront the witnesses against him. .

201980–2025
State v. Morrison green
lactapp · 1992
2 sentences

2010State v. Morrison, 599 So.2d 455 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992).

2006Indeed, an express and knowing waiver of those rights must appear on the record, and an unequivocal showing of a free and voluntary waiver cannot be presumed. *516 Boykin, supra; State v. Morrison, 599 So.2d 455 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992).

151999–2010
State v. Dunn green
la · 1980
2 sentences

2018The Dunn court considered the waiver of rights form that was initialed and signed by the defendant a "sufficient affirmative showing in the record of an express and knowing waiver of defendant's privilege against self-incrimination." Id.

2013Finally, the Dunn court considered the waiver-of-rights form that was initialed and signed by the defendant a “sufficient affirmative showing in the record of an express and knowing waiver of defendant’s privilege against self-incrimination.” Dunn, 390 So.2d at 527 .

61981–2018
State v. Jones green
la · 1981
2 sentences

2008Jones, 404 So.2d at 1195 .

1988State v. Jones, 404 So.2d 1192 (La.1981).

31982–2008
State v. Cooper green
lactapp · 2018
2 sentences

2019App. 2 Cir. 11/08/18), 261 So.3d 975 ; State v. Martin, supra. An express and knowing waiver of those rights must appear on the record, and an unequivocal showing of a free and voluntary waiver cannot be presumed.

2019App. 2 Cir. 11/08/18), 261 So.3d 975 ; State v. Martin, supra. An express and knowing waiver of those rights must appear on the record, and an unequivocal showing of a free and voluntary waiver cannot be presumed.

22019–2019
State v. Minniefield green
lactapp · 2008
2 sentences

2011State v. Minniefield, 43,300, p. 3 (La.App. 2 Cir. 6/4/08), 986 So.2d 227, 230 .

2009State v. Minniefield, 43,300, p. 3 (La.App. 2 Cir. 6/4/08), 986 So.2d 227, 230 .

22009–2011
State v. Keener green
lactapp · 2006
2 sentences

2008Boykin, supra; State v. Keener, 41,246 (La.App. 2d Cir.8/23/06), 939 So.2d 510 ; State v. Morrison, 599 So.2d 455 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992).

2007Boykin, supra; State v. Keener, 41,246 (La.App. 2d Cir.8/23/06), 939 So.2d 510 ; State v. Morrison, 599 So.2d 455 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992). *313 In addition, LSA-C.Cr.P. art. 556.1 provides that prior to accepting a guilty plea, the court must personally inform defendant of the nature of the charge to which the plea is offered, any mandatory minimum penalty and the maximum possible penalty.

22007–2008
State v. Santiago green
la · 1982
2 sentences

1999Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969); State v. Santiago, 416 So.2d 524 (La.1982); State v. Nabors, 569 So.2d 255 (La.App. 2nd Cir.1990).

1990Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969); State v. Santiago, 416 So.2d 524 (La.1982).

21990–1999
State v. Nabors neutral
lactapp · 1990
2 sentences

1999Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969); State v. Santiago, 416 So.2d 524 (La.1982); State v. Nabors, 569 So.2d 255 (La.App. 2nd Cir.1990).

1999Id.; State v. Morrison, 599 So.2d 455 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992); State v. Age, 417 So.2d 1183 (La.1981); State v. Nabors, 569 So.2d 255 (La.App. 2d Cir.1990).

21999–1999
State v. Age green
la · 1982
2 sentences

1999Id.; State v. Morrison, 599 So.2d 455 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992); State v. Age, 417 So.2d 1183 (La.1981); State v. Nabors, 569 So.2d 255 (La.App. 2d Cir.1990).

1986Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969); State v. Age, 417 So.2d 1183 (La.1982); State v. Robicheaux, 412 So.2d 1313 (La.1982).

21986–1999
State v. Halsell green
la · 1981
2 sentences

1987State v. Halsell, 403 So.2d 688 (La.1981).

1981(Emphasis Added) This line of reasoning has been extended recently in State v. Halsell, 403 So.2d 688 (La.1981), wherein Chief Justice Dixon speaking for the court stated: "As interpreted by this court, the Boykin decision requires `an express and knowing waiver of at least these three federal constitutional rights.' State ex rel.

21981–1987
State v. Nelson green
lactapp · 2011
1 sentence

2012Id.

12012–2012
State v. Jones green
lactapp · 2009
1 sentence

2011State v. Jones, 08-1158, p. 3 (La.App. 5 Cir. 2/25/09), 9 So.3d 893, 894 .

12011–2011
State v. Hicks neutral
lactapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008State v. Kennedy, supra ; State v. Hicks, 42,427 (La.App. 2d Cir.10/24/07), 968 So.2d 307 .

12008–2008
State v. Washington green
la · 1981
1 sentence

1997In State v. Washington, 406 So.2d 191 (La.1981), the court noted that the United States Supreme Court in Boykin advised, although not expressly required, that the trial court conduct an on-the-record examination of the defendant which should include an attempt to satisfy itself that the defendant understands, among other things, the nature of the charge against him and the permissible range of sentences for the charge.

11997–1997
State v. Carlos green
la · 1993
1 sentence

1997App. 4th Cir.), writ denied, 623 So.2d 1305 (La. 1993), cases in which guilty plea-rights waiver forms were considered on appellate review in determining whether or not a challenged predicate conviction was tendered with an express and knowing waiver of constitutional rights. [2] We note that a determination of whether or not an accused is indigent and entitled to appointed counsel as an indigent becomes necessary when the accused elects to avail himself of the right to counsel and requests appointment of counsel, a situation which never arose at the time the contested predicate plea was tende

11997–1997
State v. Smith green
lactapp · 1987
1 sentence

1992Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969); State v. Nuccio, 454 So.2d 93 (La.1984); State v. Smith, 513 So.2d 544 (La.App.2d Cir.1987).

11992–1992
State v. Robicheaux green
la · 1982
1 sentence

1986Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238 , 89 S.Ct. 1709 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274 (1969); State v. Age, 417 So.2d 1183 (La.1982); State v. Robicheaux, 412 So.2d 1313 (La.1982).

11986–1986
State v. Holden green
la · 1979
1 sentence

1985State v. Holden, 375 So.2d 1372 (La.1979).

11985–1985
State v. Martin green
la · 1980
1 sentence

1982In State v. Martin, 382 So.2d 933 (La. 1980), this court held that a plea based on a colloquy similar to that in question was not shown to have been intelligent and voluntary, and could not be used as a predicate for a subsequent charge.

11982–1982
State v. Dauzat neutral
la · 1971
2 sentences

1979Jackson v. Henderson, 260 La. 88 , 255 So.2d 84 (1971), this Court relying on Boykin , held that an express and knowing waiver of the accused's privilege against 1) compulsory self-incrimination, 2) his right to trial by jury, and 3) his right to confront his accusers was essential to the constitutional validity of a guilty plea.

1979Jackson v. Henderson, 260 La. 88 , 255 So.2d 84 (1971), this Court relying on Boykin , held that an express and knowing waiver of the accused's privilege against 1) compulsory self-incrimination, 2) his right to trial by jury, and 3) his right to confront his accusers was essential to the constitutional validity of a guilty plea.

11979–1979

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (18) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:64 (9) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (8) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:2 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:67 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:62.2 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 19 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:60 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:62 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:56 (3) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:69 (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

LA 72 (1979–2025) CA 2 (1990–2013)

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