In State v. Jarvis Turner (March 6, 2026), the Louisiana Supreme Court held that when a defendant claims trial counsel prevented him from testifying, the claim is reviewed under Strickland v. Washington’s ineffective assistance framework, not as automatic structural error. Post-conviction counsel must now prove both deficient performance and prejudice to prevail.
The Supreme Court’s Hemani decision threatens Louisiana CDS-and-firearm statutes under the Supremacy Clause. Here is what the ruling means for state criminal defense.
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The Louisiana Court of Appeal’s decision in State v. McKee reinforces a defendant’s right to present a complete self-defense claim. Here’s what the ruling means for criminal defense in Baton Rouge.
Self-Defense on Trial: What State v. McKee Means for Your Defense in Louisiana Read Post »
Louisiana law compensates the wrongfully convicted, but procedural compliance is critical. Here is what State v. Broaden teaches about securing compensation.
Getting Compensated for a Wrongful Conviction: What State v. Broaden Teaches Us Read Post »
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Case v. Montana lets police enter a home without a warrant in an emergency. Here is what a warrantless search entry means for your rights in Louisiana.
Police at Your Door Without a Warrant: What Case v. Montana Means Read Post »
U.S. Sentencing Commission’s June 2026 decision to make guidelines amendments non-retroactive forecloses relief for 5,000 federal prisoners. Explore alternative remedies under § 2255 and Fed. R. Crim. P. 35.
Federal Sentencing Reform Stalls: 2026 Amendments Will Not Be Retroactive Read Post »
The Issue Federal and state courts across the nation have begun imposing severe sanctions and disciplinary measures against attorneys who
AI Hallucinations and Court Sanctions: Defense Counsel Must Verify Read Post »
Louisiana Supreme Court in State v. Maya Jones holds that statutory funding restrictions cannot prevent trial courts from authorizing expert funding when necessary for effective defense. Implications for indigent criminal defense.
The Supreme Court’s June 2026 ruling in Whitton v. Dixon establishes heightened reliability standards for jailhouse informant testimony. Learn what this means for Louisiana criminal defendants and capital cases.
Jailhouse Informants and Capital Murder: The Supreme Court’s Whitton v. Dixon Read Post »
The Supreme Court’s May 2026 ruling in Rutherford v. United States restricts compassionate release relief for federal prisoners. What this means for sentence reduction and your sentencing options.
Compassionate Release and Sentencing Amendments: Rutherford v. United States Read Post »
