Legal Opinion

State Of Louisiana v. Diamond McElwee

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided February 20, 2026No. 2026 KW 0008Unknown

1Opinion of the Court

STATE OF LOUISIANA COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 2026 KW 0008 VERSUS DIAMOND MCELWEE FEBRUARY 20, 2026 In Re: Diamond McElwee, applying for supervisory writs, 19th Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge, No. DC-21-05963. BEFORE : MILLER, EDWARDS, AND FIELDS, Ju. WRIT GRANTED. Upon completion of the period of probation, the defendant shall have satisfied the sentence imposed. See La. Code Crim. P. art. 898. Probation shall not be extended based solely upon the defendant’s inability to pay fines, fees, or restitution to the victim. See La. Code Crim. P. art.…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. State v. CannonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1984
  2. State ex rel. Strain v. StateLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1997

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