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probable cause requirement in Louisiana

51 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2020 0 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Becker v. Krollgreen
ca10 · 2007 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 ("immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present" in a subpoena duces tecum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena befo

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 (“immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present” in a subpoena duces te-cum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena bef

22
In Re: Subpoena Duces Tecum United States of America v. Dwight L. Bailey, M.D. Family Health Care Associates of Southwest Virginia, Pcgreen
ca4 · 2000 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 ("immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present" in a subpoena duces tecum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena befo

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 (“immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present” in a subpoena duces te-cum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena bef

22
In Re: Administrative Subpoena John Doe, D.P.M. v. United Statesgreen
ca6 · 2001 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 ("immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present" in a subpoena duces tecum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena befo

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 (“immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present” in a subpoena duces te-cum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena bef

22
Illinois v. Gatesgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1985–2010
2 sentences

2010The decisions articulating the probable cause standard emphasize that “it is a ‘practical, nontechnical conception.’ ” Id., 462 U.S. at 231 , 103 S.Ct. at 2328 , citing Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 176 , 69 S.Ct. 1302, 1311 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949).

2010The decisions articulating the probable cause standard emphasize that “it is a ‘practical, nontechnical conception.’ ” Id., 462 U.S. at 231 , 103 S.Ct. at 2328 , citing Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 176 , 69 S.Ct. 1302, 1311 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949).

14
State v. Butlergreen
la · 2013 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014State v. Butler, 2012-2359, p. 5 (La.5/17/2013), 117 So.3d 87, 90-91 (even when officers had no subjective intent to arrest for violation of city ordinance, as an objective matter “the officers ultimately did nothing more than what the law entitled them to do by detaining defendant after observing him commit a misdemean- or offense in their presence and searching him for weapons and evidence, without regard to whether they had an articulable and particularized concern for their safety, and then arresting him, albeit not for the offense for which they initially had probable cause.”).

11
State v. Mooregreen
la · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013At the outset, it is noted that “[i]t is well settled that entry of an unqualified plea of | figuilty waives all non-jurisdictional defects occurring prior thereto, and precludes review thereof either by appeal, or where appeal is unavailable, by supervisory review.” State v. Sellers, 2004-1922, 2004-1923, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 4/20/05), 902 So.2d 418, 421 (quoting State v. Moore, 420 So.2d 1099, 1100 (La.1982)). ■ In his first pro se assignment of error, he argues that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at the probable cause hearing.

11
State v. Sellersgreen
lactapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013At the outset, it is noted that “[i]t is well settled that entry of an unqualified plea of | figuilty waives all non-jurisdictional defects occurring prior thereto, and precludes review thereof either by appeal, or where appeal is unavailable, by supervisory review.” State v. Sellers, 2004-1922, 2004-1923, p. 5 (La.App. 4 Cir. 4/20/05), 902 So.2d 418, 421 (quoting State v. Moore, 420 So.2d 1099, 1100 (La.1982)). ■ In his first pro se assignment of error, he argues that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at the probable cause hearing.

11
State v. Masseygreen
lactapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See State v. Massey, 2012-0928, pp. 2-3 (La.App. 4 Cir. 12/5/12), 106 So.3d 644, 645-646 (pretrial motion hearing testimony of police officer set forth factual basis for the defendant’s guilty plea). |2qAs to Count One, Retired New Orleans Police Officer Mason Spong, also an investigator with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, testified at the probable cause hearing, involving the theft of U.S. currency valued in an amount of $500 or more from Emory White.

11
State v. Fearheileygreen
la · 2008 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Fearheiley, 08-0307, pp. 1-3, 979 So.2d at 488-489 .

11
State v. Kirtongreen
la · 2011 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Because the probable cause analysis accounts for the totality of the circumstances, including, here, the narcotics officer’s experience and the furtive movements of defendant as police approached the defendant’s vehicle (see State v. Kirton, 2011-1201 pp. 1-2 (La.6/24/11), 66 So.3d 431, 432 (La.2011)), it was reasonable for police to believe that the “blunt” was associated with the hand-to-hand transaction the narcotics officer witnessed moments before.

11
State v. Barrilleauxgreen
la · 1993 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004The facts need not eliminate all possible innocent explanations in order to support a finding of probable cause. (citations omitted) Furthermore, in State v. Barrilleaux, this Court decided that there should be "no specific tests to be satisfied by an informant's tip, and the magistrate may issue the warrant when the totality of the circumstances, viewed in a common-sense and non-technical manner, establish `there is a fair possibility that contraband or evidence of a crime will be found in a particular place.'" 620 So.2d 1317, 1320 (La.7/2/93) (citing Gates, 462 U.S. at 239 , 103 S.Ct. at 233

11
State v. Lehnengreen
la · 1981 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000State v. Guidry, 388 So.2d 797 (La.1980); State v. Lehnen, 403 So.2d 683, 687 (La.1981); State v. Herbert, 351 So.2d 434 (La.1977).

11
State v. 77,014.00 DOLLARSgreen
lactapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
State v. Reygreen
la · 1977 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11

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 (34)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Fisher green
la · 1998
2 sentences

2019“The fundamental philosophy behind the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment is that common rumor or report is not an adequate 5 basis for the arrest of a person.” Sylvester, [20]02–0743, p. 5; 834 So.2d at 1169 (citing State v. Fisher, 97–1133, p. 7 (La.9/9/98); 720 So.2d 1179, 1184 ).

2019“The fundamental philosophy behind the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment is that common rumor or report is not an adequate 5 basis for the arrest of a person.” Sylvester, [20]02–0743, p. 5; 834 So.2d at 1169 (citing State v. Fisher, 97–1133, p. 7 (La.9/9/98); 720 So.2d 1179, 1184 ).

102002–2019
Brinegar v. United States green
scotus · 1949
2 sentences

2010The decisions articulating the probable cause standard emphasize that “it is a ‘practical, nontechnical conception.’ ” Id., 462 U.S. at 231 , 103 S.Ct. at 2328 , citing Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 176 , 69 S.Ct. 1302, 1311 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949).

2010The decisions articulating the probable cause standard emphasize that “it is a ‘practical, nontechnical conception.’ ” Id., 462 U.S. at 231 , 103 S.Ct. at 2328 , citing Brinegar v. United States, 338 U.S. 160, 176 , 69 S.Ct. 1302, 1311 , 93 L.Ed. 1879 (1949).

51985–2011
United States v. Cortez green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2019Moreover, our observation in United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 418 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981), regarding “particularized suspicion,” is equally applicable to the probable cause requirement: “The process does not deal with hard certainties, but with probabilities.

2019Moreover, our observation in United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 418 , 101 S.Ct. 690, 695 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981), regarding “particularized suspicion,” is equally applicable to the probable cause requirement: “The process does not deal with hard certainties, but with probabilities.

41984–2019
State v. Guidry green
la · 1980
2 sentences

2000State v. Guidry, 388 So.2d 797 (La.1980); State v. Lehnen, 403 So.2d 683, 687 (La.1981); State v. Herbert, 351 So.2d 434 (La.1977).

1996State v. Guidry, 388 So.2d 797 (La.1980).

31981–2000
State v. Lawrence neutral
lactapp · 2002
2 sentences

2015“The determination of probable cause, unlike the determination of guilt at trial, does not require the fine resolution of conflicting evidence that a reasonable doubt or near a preponderance standard demands.” State v. Lawrence, 02-0363, p. 3 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/8/02); 817 So.2d 1216, 1220 .

2014“The determination of probable cause, unlike the determination of guilt at trial, does not require the fine resolu tion of conflicting evidence that a reasonable doubt or near a preponderance standard demands.” State v. Lawrence, 02-0363, p. 3 (La.App. 4 Cir. 5/8/02); 817 So.2d 1216, 1220 .

22014–2015
State v. Sylvester green
lactapp · 2002
2 sentences

2015“The fundamental philosophy behind the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment is that common rumor or report is not an adequate basis for the arrest of a person.” Sylvester , 02-0743, p. 5; 834 So.2d at 1169 (citing State v. Fisher, 97-1133, p. 7 (La.9/9/98); 720 So.2d 1179, 1184 ).

2014“The fundamental philosophy behind the probable cause requirement of the Fourth Amendment is that common rumor or report is not an adequate basis for the arrest of a person.” Sylvester , 02-0743, p. 5; 834 So.2d at 1169 (citing State v. Fisher, 97-1133, p. 7 (La.9/9/98); 720 So.2d 1179, 1184 ).

22014–2015
Oklahoma Press Publishing Co. v. Walling green
scotus · 1946
2 sentences

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 (“immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present” in a subpoena duces te-cum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena bef

2009Oklahoma Press, 327 U.S. at 209 , 66 S.Ct. at 506 ; Doe, 253 F.3d at 264 (“immediacy and intrusiveness associated with a search are not present” in a subpoena duces te-cum and thus the heightened requirement of probable cause is inapplicable); Becker v. Kroll, 494 F.3d 904, 916 (10th Cir.2007) (citing United States v. Bailey (in re Subpoena Duces Tecum), 228 F.3d 341, 347-49 (4th Cir.2000) for the proposition that probable cause is required for warrants but not for subpoenas because warrants are immediate and intrusive, whereas subpoenaed parties have an opportunity to challenge a subpoena bef

22009–2009
Richards v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2000This showing is not high, but the police should be required to make it whenever the reasonableness of a no-knock entry is challenged. 520 U.S. at 394 , 117 S.Ct. at 1421-1422 .

2000This showing is not high, but the police should be required to make it whenever the reasonableness of a no-knock entry is challenged. 520 U.S. at 394 , 117 S.Ct. at 1421-1422 .

21999–2000
State v. Horton green
la · 2002
1 sentence

2020Further, the Defendant argued that the misrepresentations were deliberate and made for the purpose of deceiving the magistrate, rendering the “good faith” exception to the probable cause requirement inapplicable and requiring suppression of the evidence in accordance with State v. Horton, 820 So.2d 556 (La. 2002).

12020–2020
Payton v. New York green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2014From this, she concludes that KW.’s custody was not warrantless. 3 We disagree. “[I]ndiscriminate searches and seizures conducted under the authority of general warrants’ were the immediate evils that motivated the framing and adoption of the Fourth Amendment.” Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 583 , 100 S.Ct. 1371 , 63 L.Ed.2d 639 (1980).

2014From this, she concludes that KW.’s custody was not warrantless. 3 We disagree. “[I]ndiscriminate searches and seizures conducted under the authority of general warrants’ were the immediate evils that motivated the framing and adoption of the Fourth Amendment.” Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 583 , 100 S.Ct. 1371 , 63 L.Ed.2d 639 (1980).

12014–2014
State v. Lee green
la · 2008
1 sentence

2009Finally, the trial court found that State v. Lee, 05-2098, p. 20 (La.1/16/08), 976 So.2d 109, 125 , cert. denied, — U.S. -, 129 S.Ct. 143 , 172 L.Ed.2d 39 (2008), which held the State could not circumvent the probable cause requirement for a DNA search of the accused by using an Article 66 subpoena, was distinguishable because Lee dealt with a search of the individual defendant while this case concerns a “subpoena [order] directed to third party business entities that were not accused of or under investigation for a crime.” The trial court decided that only reasonable grounds for investigative

12009–2009
Gibson v. State green
la · 2000
1 sentence

2006Id.

12006–2006
Igbonwa v. United States green
scotus · 1998
1 sentence

2004In Whren v. U.S., 517 U.S. 806 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1119 , 118 S.Ct. 1059 , 140 L.Ed.2d 120 (1998), the United States Supreme Court held that subjective intentions of the police are irrelevant to the probable cause analysis.

12004–2004
Fuentes v. United States green
scotus · 1998
1 sentence

2004In Whren v. U.S., 517 U.S. 806 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1119 , 118 S.Ct. 1059 , 140 L.Ed.2d 120 (1998), the United States Supreme Court held that subjective intentions of the police are irrelevant to the probable cause analysis.

12004–2004
Whren v. United States green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

2004In Whren v. U.S., 517 U.S. 806 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1119 , 118 S.Ct. 1059 , 140 L.Ed.2d 120 (1998), the United States Supreme Court held that subjective intentions of the police are irrelevant to the probable cause analysis.

2004In Whren v. U.S., 517 U.S. 806 , 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1119 , 118 S.Ct. 1059 , 140 L.Ed.2d 120 (1998), the United States Supreme Court held that subjective intentions of the police are irrelevant to the probable cause analysis.

12004–2004
State v. Herbert green
la · 1977
1 sentence

2000State v. Guidry, 388 So.2d 797 (La.1980); State v. Lehnen, 403 So.2d 683, 687 (La.1981); State v. Herbert, 351 So.2d 434 (La.1977).

12000–2000
Henry v. United States green
scotus · 1959
2 sentences

1998Henry v. United States, 361 U.S. 98, 101 , 80 S.Ct. 168 , 4 L.Ed.2d 134 (1959).

1998Henry v. United States, 361 U.S. 98, 101 , 80 S.Ct. 168 , 4 L.Ed.2d 134 (1959).

11998–1998
State v. Seventy-Seven Thousand and Fourteen and No/100 ($77,014) Dollars green
la · 1993
1 sentence

1998In State v. Seventy-Seven Thousand Fourteen & No/100 ($77,014.00) Dollars, 607 So.2d 576, 581-582 (La.App. 3rd Cir.1992), writ denied, 612 So.2d 61 (La.1993) the third circuit explained the difference between the probable cause standard and the preponderance of the evidence standard.

11998–1998
O'CONNOR v. Ortega green
scotus · 1987
11994–1994
United States v. \Monkey\"" green
· 1984
11992–1992
No. 89-3769 green
ca5 · 1990
11992–1992
State v. Harris neutral
lactapp · 1987
11988–1988
State v. Johnson green
la · 1980
11988–1988
State v. Tennant green
la · 1977
11987–1987
State v. Schouest green
la · 1977
11987–1987
Fahrig v. Berger green
scotus · 1978
11987–1987
Green v. Warden green
scotus · 1978
11987–1987
State v. Flowers green
la · 1983
11984–1984
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
11984–1984
State v. Huffman green
la · 1982
11984–1984
State v. Collins green
la · 1979
11981–1981
Kirby v. Kirby green
mass · 1959
11981–1981
Humphreys v. State ex rel. Guste neutral
lactapp · 1979
11979–1979
Aguilar v. Texas red
scotus · 1964
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (12) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:966 (7) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 3 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.1 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (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

IL 408 (1966–2026) CA 362 (1955–2026) OH 284 (1978–2026) MA 271 (1967–2026) TX 242 (1927–2026) CT 237 (1969–2026) PA 224 (1967–2026) NY 192 (1959–2026) WA 159 (1973–2026) WI 141 (1970–2026) NJ 141 (1978–2026) FL 137 (1973–2025) IN 136 (1971–2025) MI 109 (1972–2026) MD 98 (1973–2026) MN 93 (1975–2026) VA 93 (1975–2026) AL 86 (1937–2024) NC 85 (1974–2026) OR 81 (1976–2026) ID 77 (1978–2026) DC 76 (1970–2026) KS 75 (1975–2024) GA 68 (1969–2026) CO 68 (1971–2025) AZ 61 (1971–2025) MO 57 (1970–2024) UT 56 (1980–2026) IA 54 (1978–2026) ME 53 (1970–2023) LA 51 (1976–2020) TN 51 (1972–2025) NM 51 (1974–2026) MT 50 (1973–2025) AR 41 (1973–2024) ND 37 (1971–2021) KY 36 (1968–2026) NH 34 (1974–2024) RI 31 (1981–2026) WV 30 (1980–2026) MS 29 (1988–2023) DE 27 (1969–2026) SC 26 (2001–2025) AK 26 (1977–2025) NV 24 (1968–2022) VT 20 (1971–2020) WY 19 (1976–2025) NE 18 (1981–2024) SD 17 (1975–2019) HI 17 (1973–2022) VI 11 (1981–2014) OK 9 (1953–2006) MP 2 (2023–2024)

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