reasonable possibility error in Louisiana

44 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2023 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 (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Greengreen la · 1986 · cited in 4 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013 2 sentences 2013Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 22-23 , 87 S.Ct. 824, 827 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178, 1185 (La.1986). 2013Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 22-23 , 87 S.Ct. 824, 827 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178, 1185 (La.1986).	3	4
Harrington v. Californiared scotus · 1969 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–1984 2 sentences 1984Injudicious application of the harmless error doctrine tends "to shield from attack errors of a most fundamental nature and thus to deprive many defendants of basic constitutional rights." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250, 257 , 89 S.Ct. 1726 , 23 L.Ed.2d 284, 289-90 (1969) (Brennan, J., dissenting). 1984Injudicious application of the harmless error doctrine tends "to shield from attack errors of a most fundamental nature and thus to deprive many defendants of basic constitutional rights." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250, 257 , 89 S.Ct. 1726 , 23 L.Ed.2d 284, 289-90 (1969) (Brennan, J., dissenting).	2	2
State v. Gibsongreen la · 1980 · cited in 11 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–1999 2 sentences 1995In State v. Caston, 583 So.2d 42, 47 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 585 So.2d 575 (La.1991), the court explained the harmless error test to be applied to evidence improperly admitted, by quoting State v. Bailey, 514 So.2d 741, 743 (La.App. 2 Cir.1987): "The test for harmless error established in State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) was adopted from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), and consists of a two prong analysis: 1) the reviewing court must ask whether there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the 1991The test for harmless error established in State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La. 1980) was adopted from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), and consists of a two prong analysis: 1) the reviewing court must ask whether there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction, and 2) the court must be able to declare a belief that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.	1	11
State v. Willegreen la · 1990 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013“The reviewing court must find the verdict actually rendered by this jury was surely unattributable to the error.” Id. at 11-0574, p. 45-46, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993)). 2 In making this determination, a reviewing court should consider “the importance of the witness’ testimony in the prosecution’s case, whether the testimony was cumulative, the presence or absence of evidence corroborating or \| ^contradicting the testimony on material points, the extent of cross-examination otherwise permitted, and, of course, the	1	1
State v. Womackgreen lactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004However, "[e]ven though any reference to the results of a polygraph test would be improper, an appellate court will not automatically reverse a conviction whenever an impermissible reference to a polygraph exam is made during a criminal trial." State v. Womack, 592 So.2d 872, 881 (La.App. 2 Cir.1991), writ denied, 600 So.2d 675 (La.1992). [5] A reversal and new trial are required only if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.	1	1
State v. Baileygreen lactapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 1 sentence 1995In State v. Caston, 583 So.2d 42, 47 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 585 So.2d 575 (La.1991), the court explained the harmless error test to be applied to evidence improperly admitted, by quoting State v. Bailey, 514 So.2d 741, 743 (La.App. 2 Cir.1987): "The test for harmless error established in State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) was adopted from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), and consists of a two prong analysis: 1) the reviewing court must ask whether there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the	1	1
State v. Castongreen lactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 1 sentence 1995In State v. Caston, 583 So.2d 42, 47 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 585 So.2d 575 (La.1991), the court explained the harmless error test to be applied to evidence improperly admitted, by quoting State v. Bailey, 514 So.2d 741, 743 (La.App. 2 Cir.1987): "The test for harmless error established in State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) was adopted from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), and consists of a two prong analysis: 1) the reviewing court must ask whether there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the	1	1
Bumper v. North Carolinagreen scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980	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 (27)

Case	Cited	Years
Chapman v. California red scotus · 1967 2 sentences 2013The harmless error test asks “whether there is a reasonable possibility the error might have contributed to the conviction and whether the court can declare a belief that the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Magee , 11-0574, p. 45, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 22-23 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)). 2013The harmless error test asks “whether there is a reasonable possibility the error might have contributed to the conviction and whether the court can declare a belief that the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Magee , 11-0574, p. 45, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 22-23 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).	13	1987–2016
State v. Hocum green la · 1984 2 sentences 2008State v. Hocum, 456 So.2d 602 (La. 1984). 2005"A reversal and a new trial is required only if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction." Prudhomme, 819 So.2d at 451 , citing State v. Hocum, 456 So.2d 602 (La.1984).	13	1989–2008
State v. Juniors green la · 2005 2 sentences 2016Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); State v. Juniors, 03-2425 (La.6/29/05), 915 So.2d 291 . 2009As pointed out in Juniors, 915 So.2d at 331 , “[t]he test is whether there is a reasonable possibility the error might have contributed to the conviction and whether the court can declare a belief that the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.	6	2008–2016
State v. Semien neutral lactapp · 1990 2 sentences 2005Hocum, supra at 604-605 ; State v. Semien, 566 So.2d 1032 (La.App. 3 Cir.1990), writ denied, 569 So.2d 960 (La.1990). 2004Hocum, supra at 604-605 ; State v. Semien, 566 So.2d 1032 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1990), writ denied, 569 So.2d 960 (La. 1990).	3	1991–2005
State v. Semien neutral la · 1990 2 sentences 2005Hocum, supra at 604-605 ; State v. Semien, 566 So.2d 1032 (La.App. 3 Cir.1990), writ denied, 569 So.2d 960 (La.1990). 2004Hocum, supra at 604-605 ; State v. Semien, 566 So.2d 1032 (La.App. 3 Cir. 1990), writ denied, 569 So.2d 960 (La. 1990).	3	1991–2005
State v. Magee green la · 2012 2 sentences 2023State v. Magee, 11-574 (La. 9/28/12), 103 So.3d 285 , cert. denied, 571 U.S. 830 , 134 S.Ct. 56 , 187 L.Ed.2d 49 (2013). 23-KA-167 32 Under the facts of this case, and given that this Court has found the evidence introduced at trial sufficient to convict defendant (without relying on the dash- camera footage at issue), we find that any error concerning the dash-camera footage did not contribute to the verdict and that the error, if any, would be harmless given the evidence presented against defendant in this case. 2013The harmless error test asks “whether there is a reasonable possibility the error might have contributed to the conviction and whether the court can declare a belief that the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Magee , 11-0574, p. 45, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 22-23 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).	2	2013–2023
Seymour v. United States green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 2014Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), rehearing denied, 386 U.S. 987 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 241 (1967); State v. Juniors, 2003-2425 (La.6/29/05), 915 So.2d 291 , cert. denied, 547 U.S. 1115 , 126 S.Ct. 1940 , 164 L.Ed.2d 669 (2006). 2008Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), rehearing denied, 386 U.S. 987 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 241 (1967); State v. Juniors, 2003-2425 (La.6/29/05), 915 So.2d 291 , cert. denied, 547 U.S. 1115 , 126 S.Ct. 1940 , 164 L.Ed.2d 669 (2006).	2	2008–2014
Berger v. New York green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 2014Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), rehearing denied, 386 U.S. 987 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 241 (1967); State v. Juniors, 2003-2425 (La.6/29/05), 915 So.2d 291 , cert. denied, 547 U.S. 1115 , 126 S.Ct. 1940 , 164 L.Ed.2d 669 (2006). 2008Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), rehearing denied, 386 U.S. 987 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 241 (1967); State v. Juniors, 2003-2425 (La.6/29/05), 915 So.2d 291 , cert. denied, 547 U.S. 1115 , 126 S.Ct. 1940 , 164 L.Ed.2d 669 (2006).	2	2008–2014
Miranda v. Arizona green scotus · 1966 2 sentences 2023He argues that the See Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436 , 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 ( 1966). 3 jury could have inferred that he stole from other stores and that there is a reasonable possibility that the error contributed to the verdict. 2023He argues that the See Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436 , 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 ( 1966). 3 jury could have inferred that he stole from other stores and that there is a reasonable possibility that the error contributed to the verdict.	1	2023–2023
Campbell v. Texas neutral scotus · 2013 1 sentence 2023State v. Magee, 11-574 (La. 9/28/12), 103 So.3d 285 , cert. denied, 571 U.S. 830 , 134 S.Ct. 56 , 187 L.Ed.2d 49 (2013). 23-KA-167 32 Under the facts of this case, and given that this Court has found the evidence introduced at trial sufficient to convict defendant (without relying on the dash- camera footage at issue), we find that any error concerning the dash-camera footage did not contribute to the verdict and that the error, if any, would be harmless given the evidence presented against defendant in this case.	1	2023–2023
Williams v. Folino green scotus · 2013 2 sentences 2023State v. Magee, 11-574 (La. 9/28/12), 103 So.3d 285 , cert. denied, 571 U.S. 830 , 134 S.Ct. 56 , 187 L.Ed.2d 49 (2013). 23-KA-167 32 Under the facts of this case, and given that this Court has found the evidence introduced at trial sufficient to convict defendant (without relying on the dash- camera footage at issue), we find that any error concerning the dash-camera footage did not contribute to the verdict and that the error, if any, would be harmless given the evidence presented against defendant in this case. 2023State v. Magee, 11-574 (La. 9/28/12), 103 So.3d 285 , cert. denied, 571 U.S. 830 , 134 S.Ct. 56 , 187 L.Ed.2d 49 (2013). 23-KA-167 32 Under the facts of this case, and given that this Court has found the evidence introduced at trial sufficient to convict defendant (without relying on the dash- camera footage at issue), we find that any error concerning the dash-camera footage did not contribute to the verdict and that the error, if any, would be harmless given the evidence presented against defendant in this case.	1	2023–2023
Delaware v. Van Arsdall green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 2013“The reviewing court must find the verdict actually rendered by this jury was surely unattributable to the error.” Id. at 11-0574, p. 45-46, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993)). 2 In making this determination, a reviewing court should consider “the importance of the witness’ testimony in the prosecution’s case, whether the testimony was cumulative, the presence or absence of evidence corroborating or \| ^contradicting the testimony on material points, the extent of cross-examination otherwise permitted, and, of course, the 2013“The reviewing court must find the verdict actually rendered by this jury was surely unattributable to the error.” Id. at 11-0574, p. 45-46, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993)). 2 In making this determination, a reviewing court should consider “the importance of the witness’ testimony in the prosecution’s case, whether the testimony was cumulative, the presence or absence of evidence corroborating or \| ^contradicting the testimony on material points, the extent of cross-examination otherwise permitted, and, of course, the	1	2013–2013
Sullivan v. Louisiana green scotus · 1993 2 sentences 2013“The reviewing court must find the verdict actually rendered by this jury was surely unattributable to the error.” Id. at 11-0574, p. 45-46, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993)). 2 In making this determination, a reviewing court should consider “the importance of the witness’ testimony in the prosecution’s case, whether the testimony was cumulative, the presence or absence of evidence corroborating or \| ^contradicting the testimony on material points, the extent of cross-examination otherwise permitted, and, of course, the 2013“The reviewing court must find the verdict actually rendered by this jury was surely unattributable to the error.” Id. at 11-0574, p. 45-46, 103 So.3d at 318 (citing Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993)). 2 In making this determination, a reviewing court should consider “the importance of the witness’ testimony in the prosecution’s case, whether the testimony was cumulative, the presence or absence of evidence corroborating or \| ^contradicting the testimony on material points, the extent of cross-examination otherwise permitted, and, of course, the	1	2013–2013
State v. Sweeney green la · 1983 1 sentence 2005"The defendant must show prejudice before his conviction will be reversed." Id., citing State v. Sweeney, 443 So.2d 522 (La.1983); State v. Romero, 552 So.2d 45 (La.App. 3 Cir.1989), writ denied, 559 So.2d 137 (La.1990).	1	2005–2005
State v. Prudhomme green lactapp · 2002 1 sentence 2005"A reversal and a new trial is required only if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction." Prudhomme, 819 So.2d at 451 , citing State v. Hocum, 456 So.2d 602 (La.1984).	1	2005–2005
State v. Romero green la · 1990 1 sentence 2005"The defendant must show prejudice before his conviction will be reversed." Id., citing State v. Sweeney, 443 So.2d 522 (La.1983); State v. Romero, 552 So.2d 45 (La.App. 3 Cir.1989), writ denied, 559 So.2d 137 (La.1990).	1	2005–2005
State v. Romero green lactapp · 1989 1 sentence 2005"The defendant must show prejudice before his conviction will be reversed." Id., citing State v. Sweeney, 443 So.2d 522 (La.1983); State v. Romero, 552 So.2d 45 (La.App. 3 Cir.1989), writ denied, 559 So.2d 137 (La.1990).	1	2005–2005
State v. Womack green la · 1992 1 sentence 2004However, "[e]ven though any reference to the results of a polygraph test would be improper, an appellate court will not automatically reverse a conviction whenever an impermissible reference to a polygraph exam is made during a criminal trial." State v. Womack, 592 So.2d 872, 881 (La.App. 2 Cir.1991), writ denied, 600 So.2d 675 (La.1992). [5] A reversal and new trial are required only if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.	1	2004–2004
Brecht v. Abrahamson green scotus · 1993 2 sentences 2002Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 637 , 113 S.Ct. 1710, 1721 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993). 2002Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 637 , 113 S.Ct. 1710, 1721 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993).	1	2002–2002
State v. Trosclair green la · 1991 1 sentence 1995In State v. Caston, 583 So.2d 42, 47 (La.App. 2 Cir.), writ denied, 585 So.2d 575 (La.1991), the court explained the harmless error test to be applied to evidence improperly admitted, by quoting State v. Bailey, 514 So.2d 741, 743 (La.App. 2 Cir.1987): "The test for harmless error established in State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) was adopted from Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967), and consists of a two prong analysis: 1) the reviewing court must ask whether there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the	1	1995–1995
State v. White green lactapp · 1990 1 sentence 1994Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); State v. Romero, 574 So.2d 330 (La.1990); State v. White, 559 So.2d 541 (La.App.2d Cir.1990).	1	1994–1994
State v. Romero green la · 1990 1 sentence 1994Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); State v. Romero, 574 So.2d 330 (La.1990); State v. White, 559 So.2d 541 (La.App.2d Cir.1990).	1	1994–1994
State v. Montgomery green lactapp · 1991 1 sentence 1994State v. Montgomery, 575 So.2d 471 (La.App. 3 Cir.1991) and cases cited therein.	1	1994–1994
State v. Seward green la · 1987	1	1992–1992
Carella v. California green scotus · 1989	1	1991–1991
State v. Montana green la · 1982	1	1991–1991
State v. Dabney neutral lactapp · 1984	1	1991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30 (8) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 1 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:438 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:529.1 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 40:967 (6) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:27 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:30.1 (5) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:10 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:41 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:451 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 15:567 (4) LA § La. Rev. Stat. § 14:42.1 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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