785 So. 2d 34 - State v. Shaw’s Empirical Analysis

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16 state decisions

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1. “to the hearsay rule was an unusual exception and should be sparingly applied. State v. Trahan, 576 So.2d 1, 11 (La.1990). The right to present a defense does not require the trial court to permit the introduction of evidence that is irrelevant or has so little probative value that it is substantially outweighed by other legitimate considerations in the administration of justice. State v. Shaw, 00-1051 (La.App. 5 Cir. 2/14/01) , 785 So.2d 34, 45 , writ denied, 01-0969 (La.2/8/02), 807 So.2d 861 . Relevant evidence is”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 902 So. 2d 1081 - State v. Marsalis

2. “If a defendant is convicted of a felony, at least three days shall elapse between conviction and sentence. If a motion for a new trial, or in arrest of judgment, is filed, sentence shall not be imposed until at least twenty-four hours after the motion is overruled. If the defendant expressly waives a delay provided for in this article or pleads guilty, sentence may be imposed immediately.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 828 So. 2d 107 - State v. Drane