State of Louisiana v. Kendrick Deandre Johnson - Criminal Postconviction Relief

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Filed March 23rd, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

Summary

The Louisiana Court of Appeal denied a writ application filed by Kendrick Deandre Johnson concerning his postconviction relief. The court found that the district court did not abuse its discretion in summarily dismissing the applications, as the relator failed to establish grounds for relief.

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The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, denied a writ application filed by Kendrick Deandre Johnson in case number 2025 KW 1259. The court determined that the district court did not abuse its discretion by summarily dismissing the applications for postconviction relief, citing La. Code Crim. P. art. 929(A), La. Code Crim. P. art. 930.2, and State ex rel. Tassin v. Whitley.

This ruling means that Mr. Johnson's attempt to seek further review of his postconviction relief claims at this appellate level has been unsuccessful. The denial indicates that the relator did not meet the necessary legal threshold to demonstrate that relief should be granted, and the prior dismissal by the district court stands. No further actions are required by regulated entities as this is a specific case outcome.

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State Of Louisiana v. Kendrick Deandre Johnson

Louisiana Court of Appeal

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Docket Number: 2025 KW 1259
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST CIRCUIT

STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 2025 Kw 1259
VERSUS

KENDRICK DEANDRE JOHNSON MARCH 23, 2026
In Re: Kendrick Deandre Johnson, applying for supervisory

writs, 19th Judicial District Court, Parish of Fast
Baton Rouge, No. 06-11-0073.

BEFORE : McCLENDON, C.J., GREENE AND STROMBERG, JJ.

WRIT DENIED. The district court did not abuse its discretion
in summarily dismissing the applications for postconviction
relief. Relator failed to establish that relief should be granted.
See La. Code Crim. P. art. 929(A), La. Code Crim. P. art. 930.2 &
State ex rel. Tassin v. Whitley, 602 So.2d 721, 722 (La. 1992).

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Greene, J., concurs and would deny the writ.

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