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State of Louisiana v. Dwight David Celestine
Date: 03-15-2026
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: District Court, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Lafayette, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with rape.
The crime occurred on April 21, 2019 at the victim’s home in Youngsville, and the victim was at home in bed when the incident occurred. The case was immediately reported by the victim and was investigated by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The Celestine claimed he was intoxicated and “probably” went into the wrong house and thought he was in bed with his wife. Trial commenced on March 10, and state prosecutors presented evidence to prove the charges, including testimony from then Sheriff’s deputy, Sarah Lawton, that deputies responded to the victim’s house just after 3 a.m. the morning of April 21, 2019, and made contact with the victim.
The victim told deputies that she had been raped then received a sexual assault examination at Lafayette General Hospital. During the investigation, DNA evidence was obtained linking Celestine to the rape.
The crime occurred on April 21, 2019 at the victim’s home in Youngsville, and the victim was at home in bed when the incident occurred. The case was immediately reported by the victim and was investigated by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The Celestine claimed he was intoxicated and “probably” went into the wrong house and thought he was in bed with his wife. Trial commenced on March 10, and state prosecutors presented evidence to prove the charges, including testimony from then Sheriff’s deputy, Sarah Lawton, that deputies responded to the victim’s house just after 3 a.m. the morning of April 21, 2019, and made contact with the victim.
The victim told deputies that she had been raped then received a sexual assault examination at Lafayette General Hospital. During the investigation, DNA evidence was obtained linking Celestine to the rape.
Outcome:
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Louisiana v. Dwight David Celestine?
The outcome was: Unknown
Which court heard State of Louisiana v. Dwight David Celestine?
This case was heard in District Court, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, LA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Louisiana v. Dwight David Celestine?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Lafayette Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Louisiana v. Dwight David Celestine decided?
This case was decided on March 15, 2026.