Legal Opinion
State v. Martinez
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided November 6, 2013No. 13-437Published
1Opinion of the Court
PAINTER, Judge.
In State v. Sarrabea, 13-1271 (La.10/15/13), 126 So.3d 453, 2013 WL 5788888, the Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld our decision in the same case (12-1013 (La.App. 3 Cir. 5/1/13), — So.3d -, 2013 WL 1810228, writ granted, 13-1271 (La.6/26/13), 118 So.3d 428), finding that La.R.S. 14:100.13 is unconstitutional. Accordingly, we vacate the conviction of Defendant, Yolanda Martinez.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On September 27, 2011, Defendant operated a vehicle without documentation of her lawful presence in the United States. She was charged with a violation of La. R.S. 14:100.13,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Ferry v. Holmes & Barnes, Ltd.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1929
- Root Glass Co. v. GaglianoLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1929
- State v. SarrabeaSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2013
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