Chapman test in Louisiana

43 Louisiana opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2024 3 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 (13)

Case	Followed	Cited
Sullivan v. Louisianagreen scotus · 1993 · cited in 15 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2022 2 sentences 2022State v. Johnson, supra. The Chapman standard was later refined in Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993). 2022State v. Johnson, supra. The Chapman standard was later refined in Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275 , 113 S.Ct. 2078 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993).	1	15
State v. Gibsongreen la · 1980 · cited in 11 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1982–2020 2 sentences 1998See State v. Johnson, 94-1379 (La.11/27/95); 664 So.2d 94 (erroneous admission of other crimes evidence is subject to harmless error analysis under the Chapman standard); State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) (adopting harmless error analysis announced in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)). 1998See State v. Johnson, 94-1379 (La.11/27/95); 664 So.2d 94 (erroneous admission of other crimes evidence is subject to harmless error analysis under the Chapman standard); State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) (adopting harmless error analysis announced in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).	1	11
Chapman v. Californiared scotus · 1967 · cited in 8 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1982–1999 2 sentences 1998See State v. Johnson, 94-1379 (La.11/27/95); 664 So.2d 94 (erroneous admission of other crimes evidence is subject to harmless error analysis under the Chapman standard); State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) (adopting harmless error analysis announced in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)). 1998See State v. Johnson, 94-1379 (La.11/27/95); 664 So.2d 94 (erroneous admission of other crimes evidence is subject to harmless error analysis under the Chapman standard); State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) (adopting harmless error analysis announced in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).	1	8
State v. Johnsongreen la · 1995 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998 2 sentences 1998See State v. Johnson, 94-1379 (La.11/27/95); 664 So.2d 94 (erroneous admission of other crimes evidence is subject to harmless error analysis under the Chapman standard); State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) (adopting harmless error analysis announced in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)). 1998See State v. Johnson, 94-1379 (La.11/27/95); 664 So.2d 94 (erroneous admission of other crimes evidence is subject to harmless error analysis under the Chapman standard); State v. Gibson, 391 So.2d 421 (La.1980) (adopting harmless error analysis announced in Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).	1	2
United States v. Hastinggreen scotus · 1983 · cited in 2 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1991 2 sentences 1990In applying the Chapman rule, we are mandated to consider "the entire record prior to reversing a conviction for constitutional errors which may be harmless." United States v. Hastings, 461 U.S. 499 , 103 S.Ct. 1974 , 76 L.Ed.2d 96 (1982). 1990In applying the Chapman rule, we are mandated to consider "the entire record prior to reversing a conviction for constitutional errors which may be harmless." United States v. Hastings, 461 U.S. 499 , 103 S.Ct. 1974 , 76 L.Ed.2d 96 (1982).	1	2
Hill v. Turpingreen ca11 · 1998 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	1
State v. Arviegreen la · 1987 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	1
United States v. Lucio Arturo Garcia-Floresgreen ca5 · 2001 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	1
Don Garriga Chapman v. United Statesgreen ca5 · 1977 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	1
Doyle v. Ohiogreen scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	1
Delaware v. Van Arsdallgreen scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
Skipper v. South Carolinagreen scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988	1	1
State v. Sheagreen la · 1982 · cited in 1 Louisiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984	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 (24)

Case	Cited	Years
Satterwhite v. Texas green scotus · 1988 2 sentences 2024In applying the Chapman standard, “[t]he question, however, is not whether the legally admitted evidence was sufficient…, which we assume it was, but rather, whether the State has proved ‘beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained.’” See Satterwhite v. Texas, 486 U.S. 249, 258-59 , 108 S. Ct. 1792, 1798 , 100 L. 2024In applying the Chapman standard, “[t]he question, however, is not whether the legally admitted evidence was sufficient…, which we assume it was, but rather, whether the State has proved ‘beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained.’” See Satterwhite v. Texas, 486 U.S. 249, 258-59 , 108 S. Ct. 1792, 1798 , 100 L.	4	1989–2024
State v. Banks green la · 1983 2 sentences 1986In some of our recent decisions we may have come perilously close to violating both rules because of their lack of specific content.3 It appears that the Chapman test, i.e., `whether there is a reasonable possibility that the evidence complained of might have contributed to the conviction' and that `the court must be able to declare a belief that [the error] was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt,' will assist this 262 Court to fulfill both of the requirements of state law." (Footnote omitted) This approach has been followed in State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. Porretto, 468 S 1986In some of our recent decisions we may have come perilously close to violating both rules because of their lack of specific content.3 It appears that the Chapman test, i.e., `whether there is a reasonable possibility that the evidence complained of might have contributed to the conviction' and that `the court must be able to declare a belief that [the error] was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt,' will assist this 262 Court to fulfill both of the requirements of state law." (Footnote omitted) This approach has been followed in State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. Porretto, 468 S	4	1986–1989
State v. Garris green lactapp · 1992 2 sentences 2007In applying the Chapman test, the reviewing court must determine "whether there is a reasonable possibility that the erroneously admitted evidence might have contributed to the conviction and requires that the reviewing court be able to declare a belief that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Finch, supra, 733 So.2d at 725 , citing State v. Garris, 603 So.2d 277 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 607 So.2d 564 (La.1992). 2007In applying the Chapman test, the reviewing court must determine "whether there is a reasonable possibility that the erroneously admitted evidence might have contributed to the conviction and requires that the reviewing court be able to declare a belief that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Finch, supra, 733 So.2d at 725 , citing State v. Garris, 603 So.2d 277 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 607 So.2d 564 (La.1992).	3	1999–2007
State v. Smith neutral lactapp · 1986 2 sentences 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985). 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985).	3	1987–1989
State v. White green la · 1981 2 sentences 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985). 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985).	3	1987–1989
State v. Green green la · 1986 2 sentences 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985). 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985).	3	1987–1989
State v. Phillips neutral lactapp · 1985 2 sentences 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985). 1989See: State v. Green, 493 So.2d 1178 (La.1986); State v. Banks, 439 So.2d 407 (La.1983); State v. White, 399 So.2d 172 (La.1981); State v. Smith, 489 So.2d 255 (La.App. 5th Cir.1986); State v. Phillips, 471 So.2d 319 (La.App. 4th Cir.1985).	3	1987–1989
Dye v. Schwegmann Giant Super Markets, Inc. green la · 1992 2 sentences 2007In applying the Chapman test, the reviewing court must determine "whether there is a reasonable possibility that the erroneously admitted evidence might have contributed to the conviction and requires that the reviewing court be able to declare a belief that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Finch, supra, 733 So.2d at 725 , citing State v. Garris, 603 So.2d 277 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 607 So.2d 564 (La.1992). 2007In applying the Chapman test, the reviewing court must determine "whether there is a reasonable possibility that the erroneously admitted evidence might have contributed to the conviction and requires that the reviewing court be able to declare a belief that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Finch, supra, 733 So.2d at 725 , citing State v. Garris, 603 So.2d 277 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 607 So.2d 564 (La.1992).	2	1999–2007
State v. Finch green lactapp · 1999 2 sentences 2007In applying the Chapman test, the reviewing court must determine "whether there is a reasonable possibility that the erroneously admitted evidence might have contributed to the conviction and requires that the reviewing court be able to declare a belief that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Finch, supra, 733 So.2d at 725 , citing State v. Garris, 603 So.2d 277 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 607 So.2d 564 (La.1992). 2007In applying the Chapman test, the reviewing court must determine "whether there is a reasonable possibility that the erroneously admitted evidence might have contributed to the conviction and requires that the reviewing court be able to declare a belief that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Finch, supra, 733 So.2d at 725 , citing State v. Garris, 603 So.2d 277 (La.App. 2d Cir.1992), writ denied, 607 So.2d 564 (La.1992).	2	1999–2007
State v. Wright neutral lactapp · 1984 2 sentences 1988State v. Wright, supra; State v. Narcisse, supra. Because a federal constitutional right was or may have been impinged we will strictly apply the Chapman test. 1988State v. Wright, supra; State v. Narcisse, supra. Because a federal constitutional right was or may have been impinged we will strictly apply the Chapman test.	2	1987–1988
State v. Hessler neutral lactapp · 1990 2 sentences 2023On February 22, 2023, the trial court denied Dep. Chapman’s motion to quash, stating: 4 In support, Dep. Chapman cites State v. Hessler, 570 So. 2d 95 (La. 2023In State v. Hessler, 570 So. 2d 95 (La.	1	2023–2023
State v. Harris neutral la · 2012 1 sentence 2023App. 2 Cir. 12/9/11), 79 So. 3d 1248 , writ denied, 12-0100 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So. 3d 461 , writ denied, 13-0270 (La. 8/30/13), 120 So. 3d 260 . 4 incorrect, as it would lead to absurd consequences such as anytime an officer committed a misdemeanor while on duty, and regardless of his lack of intent to commit malfeasance, he could then be charged with and convicted of, a felony.4 The State provided the following in opposition to Dep. Chapman’s motion to quash: The failure of Ryan Chapman’s sworn duties to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of Lou	1	2023–2023
State v. Malcombe neutral la · 2013 1 sentence 2023App. 2 Cir. 12/9/11), 79 So. 3d 1248 , writ denied, 12-0100 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So. 3d 461 , writ denied, 13-0270 (La. 8/30/13), 120 So. 3d 260 . 4 incorrect, as it would lead to absurd consequences such as anytime an officer committed a misdemeanor while on duty, and regardless of his lack of intent to commit malfeasance, he could then be charged with and convicted of, a felony.4 The State provided the following in opposition to Dep. Chapman’s motion to quash: The failure of Ryan Chapman’s sworn duties to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of Lou	1	2023–2023
State v. Harris neutral lactapp · 2011 1 sentence 2023App. 2 Cir. 12/9/11), 79 So. 3d 1248 , writ denied, 12-0100 (La. 5/4/12), 88 So. 3d 461 , writ denied, 13-0270 (La. 8/30/13), 120 So. 3d 260 . 4 incorrect, as it would lead to absurd consequences such as anytime an officer committed a misdemeanor while on duty, and regardless of his lack of intent to commit malfeasance, he could then be charged with and convicted of, a felony.4 The State provided the following in opposition to Dep. Chapman’s motion to quash: The failure of Ryan Chapman’s sworn duties to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of Lou	1	2023–2023
State v. Sam green la · 1982 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	2013–2013
State v. Patterson green la · 2012 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	2013–2013
Jenkins v. Anderson green scotus · 1980 2 sentences 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a 2013See Doyle, supra at 613 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 (“[petitioners’ explanation of the events presented some difficulty for the prosecution, as it was not entirely implausible”); Jenkins, supra at 248 , 100 S.Ct. 2124 ; Chapman v. United States, 547 F.2d 1240, 1249-1250 (5th Cir.1977) (setting up a three category analysis regarding the constitutionality of a prosecutor’s conduct in attacking the plausibility of the defense); United States v. Garcia-Flores, 246 F.3d 451, 456 (5th Cir.2001) (applying the Chapman analysis); Hill v. Turpin, 135 F.3d 1411, 1418 (11th Cir.1998); Patterson, supra; Arvie, supra a	1	2013–2013
State v. Maise green lactapp · 2000 2 sentences 2001The Sullivan inquiry "is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error." Id., 508 U.S. at 278 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 ; State v. Maise, 99-0734 (La.App. 5th Cir.3/22/00), 759 So.2d 884 . 2001The Sullivan inquiry "is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered, but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error." Id., 508 U.S. at 278 , 113 S.Ct. at 2081 ; State v. Maise, 99-0734 (La.App. 5th Cir.3/22/00), 759 So.2d 884 .	1	2001–2001
State v. Smith green la · 1989 2 sentences 1994However, the court limited the application of the Chapman rule to prosecutorial comments which "present to the jury [the prosecutor's] inadmissible unsworn testimony to facts outside the record...." Id. 1994However, the court limited the application of the Chapman rule to prosecutorial comments which "present to the jury [the prosecutor's] inadmissible unsworn testimony to facts outside the record...." Id.	1	1994–1994
State v. Walters green la · 1988 2 sentences 1991(Emphasis added.)" And more recently, in State v. Walters, 523 So.2d 811 (La.1988), our Supreme Court reiterated: "... 1991(Emphasis added.)" And more recently, in State v. Walters, 523 So.2d 811 (La.1988), our Supreme Court reiterated: "...	1	1991–1991
State v. Narcisse green lactapp · 1987	1	1988–1988
State v. Rankin green la · 1985	1	1986–1986
State v. Porretto green la · 1985	1	1986–1986
State v. Bazile green la · 1980	1	1983–1983

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