Louisiana law generally requires a warrant to search a private residence unless there are exigent circumstances or consent is given. This aligns with the broader Fourth Amendment principles but reflects the importance of obtaining a warrant for private dwellings.
Similar to federal law, Louisiana requires Miranda rights to be read only when a suspect is in custody and subject to interrogation. This ensures that any statements made are admissible in court.
Louisiana follows similar principles to the federal standard for warrantless arrests. For a warrantless arrest to be lawful, the officer generally must have probable cause to believe that the person has committed a felony. For misdemeanors, the officer usually needs to observe the offense occurring.
Louisiana adheres to the principle of double jeopardy under both the state and federal constitutions. This principle prevents a person from being tried twice for the same offense after an acquittal or conviction.
Louisiana follows the principle that deadly force can be used in self-defense when a person is threatened with death or serious bodily harm and is in a place where they have a legal right to be. Louisiana does not have a duty to retreat before using deadly force in these circumstances.
