839 So. 2d 291 - State v. Harris’s Empirical Analysis
2003
Citation profile
11
cited by 11 later decisions
1
states following
May 2019
most recently cited
11 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on State v. Oliveaux · State v. Dorthey · State v. Weiland · 603 So. 2d 739 - State v. Lobato · 709 So. 2d 672 - State v. Johnson
Most-quoted passages
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“There is a strong presumption against retroactivity of statutes. Louisiana law dictates that "no Section of the Revised Statutes is retroactive unless it is expressly so stated." LSA-R.S. 1:2. The legislature plainly stated an intention that the sentencing changes apply prospectively only. .... Everyone is presumed to know the law, including the penalty provisions that apply. As such, those who engage in criminal activity must face the consequences of their actions, including the penalty provisions that apply as of the date of the offense.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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