Louisiana Court of Appeal

Towbin v. Fuller - Court Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Towbin v. Fuller, affirming a lower court's disposition. The case involves a dispute over a five-year tax period, with multiple judges dissenting on various points of law and procedure.

Lirette v. Adams - Appeals Dismissed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Fourth Circuit dismissed appeals in Lirette v. Adams, involving State Farm, Geico, and Axis Ventures. The disposition indicates that the appeals were dismissed, with one judge concurring in the result. This ruling concludes the appellate proceedings for the cases consolidated under docket numbers 2025-CA-0650, 2025-CA-0651, 2025-CA-0708, and 2025-CA-0710.

State of Louisiana v. A.N. - Child Custody Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a juvenile court's dispositional judgment placing a child, A.N., in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services until her eighteenth birthday. The decision stems from a child in need of care proceeding following the death of A.N.'s sibling and pending criminal charges against the parents.

State of Louisiana v. C.G. - Bail Rights in Juvenile Cases

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, granted a writ concerning bail rights for juveniles. The court ordered the juvenile court to remove categorical restrictions on the type of security for bond, allowing for various forms of surety beyond cash or commercial bonds.

State v. Waters - Criminal Appeal Affirmed

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction of David Wilson Waters for two counts of molestation of a juvenile. The court addressed issues of insufficient evidence, illegal sentencing due to a miscited statute, and excessive sentences. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the trial court's judgment.

State of Louisiana v. $12,039 U.S. Currency - Forfeiture Affirmation

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's ruling granting the State's motion for summary judgment for forfeiture of $12,039 in U.S. currency seized from Delancey R. Kent. The currency was alleged to be proceeds from street-level narcotics sales.

State of Louisiana v. Sirelderick Deon Hays - Criminal Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed the convictions and sentences of Sirelderick Deon Hays. Hays was convicted of manslaughter, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The court denied his motions for post-verdict judgment of acquittal and for a new trial.

State of Louisiana v. Namicha Lacey - Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, issued an opinion in State of Louisiana v. Namicha Lacey. The court denied a request for rehearing, citing procedural rules regarding the timeliness of such applications and the denial of the original writ application.

Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion on Succession Case

The Louisiana Court of Appeal issued an opinion regarding the succession of Emerick Mitchel Guillot. The court denied a stay and a writ in this case, identified by docket number 2026 CW 0144.