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Louisiana | State v. Williams, 489 So.2d 286, 291–92 (La. Ct. App.1986) | Other applicable caselaw |
Louisiana courts have consistently held that an indigent may not be given a fine in default of which a prison term is imposed in excess of the statutory maximum
State + See morev. Williams, 489 So.2d 286, 291–92 (La. Ct. App.1986)
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Alaska | Cont'l Ins. Companies v. Bayless & Roberts, Inc., 548 P.2d 398, 410 (Alaska 1976) | Other applicable caselaw | The legislature cannot impede the contempt power |
"Thus, statutory enactments which endeavor to limit the necessary contempt powers of the Alaska superior and supreme courts are not binding. Nevertheless, statutory enactments, which reasonably regulate the contempt power, + See moreas representing the opinion of a coequal branch of the government, should be given effect as a matter of comity unless they fetter the efficient operation of the courts or impair their ability to uphold their dignity and authority."
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