Douglas-Hanson Co., Inc. v. BF Goodrich Co., 2000 WI 22 (Wis. 2000). · Go Syfert
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“ome circumstances will make obtaining a warrant impractical such that the dissipation of alcohol from the bloodstream will support an exigency justifying a properly conducted warrantless blood test.”
273 citation events (244 in the last 25 years) across 22 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: United States v. Finley (ned, 2015-12-22)
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Concurrence Scott Smith v. Greg Kleynerman (2017)
“Douglas-Hanson Co., Inc. v. BF Goodrich Co., 2000 WI 22 , 233 Wis. 2d 276 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (on petition for review). 80.”
Concurrence State v. Sanders (2008)
“The jailable/nonjailable distinction noted by the authorities above correlates with this court's discussion of Welsh in State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 , a pre-McArthur case.”
Dissent State v. Nicolas Subdiaz-Osorio (2014)
“See, e.g., State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 26 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 ; State v. Robinson, 2010 WI 80, ¶ 31 , 327 Wis. 2d 302 , 786 N.W.2d 463 (in which such signs appeared).”
Dissent State v. Robinson (2010)
“See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , ¶ 28 n.7, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 ("It is also important to note that this is not a situation in which the exigency was created by the police themselves, which would generally not justify a warrantless search of a home.") However, citing a Second Circuit opinion that has been roundly criticized, 7 the majority determines that "when law enforcement…”
Dissent State v. Krajewski (2002)
“See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 17 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 . ¶ 77.”
Concurrence Marvin Lumber & Cedar Co. v. PPG Industries, Inc. (2000)
“Corp. v. Kemutec, Inc., 66 F.Supp.2d 937, 969 (E.D.Wis.1999) (“When contractual expectations are frustrated because of a defect in the subject matter of the contract, a party’s remedy lies exclusively in contract.”); Douglas-Hanson Co. v. BF Goodrich Co., 229 Wis.2d 132 , 598 N.W.2d 262, 267 (1999) (same), aff'd, 233 Wis.2d 276 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (2000) (per curiam); Theuerkauf v. United…”
Top citers, strongest first. 38 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) United States v. Finley
D. Neb. · 2015 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
when the strong smell of marijuana is in the air,' there is a 'fair probability' that marijuana is present. this is common sense.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) McGurk v. State
Md. Ct. Spec. App. · 2011 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
marijuana and other drugs are highly destructible
examined Cited as authority (quoted) State v. Michael R. Tullberg (3×) also: Cited "see"
Wis. · 2014 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
ome circumstances will make obtaining a warrant impractical such that the dissipation of alcohol from the bloodstream will support an exigency justifying a properly conducted warrantless blood test.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Evans v. Commonwealth
Va. · 2015 · confidence medium
App. 2006); State v. Rodriguez, 945 A.2d 676, 681-83 (N.H. 2008); State v. Luong, 977 N.E.2d 1075 , 1081-82 (Ohio Ct. App. 2012); State v. Hughes, 607 N.W.2d 621, 628 (Wis. 2000); Rideout v. State, 122 P.3d 201, 207-08 (Wyo. 2005); cf. United States v. Moses, 540 F.3d 263, 271 (4th Cir. 2008); United States v. Esparza, 162 F.3d 978, 980 (8th Cir. 1998); United States v. Vasquez, 638 F.2d 507, 531-32 (2d Cir. 1980). 5 The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has twice addressed this exact scenario.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) James White v. Tammie Stanley
7th Cir. · 2014 · confidence medium
Compare United States v. McMillion, 472 Fed.Appx. 138, 141 (3d Cir.2012) (smell of burning marijuana provided an exigency); United States v. Grissett, 925 F.2d 776, 778 (4th Cir.1991) (same); State v. Rodriguez, 157 N.H. 100 , 945 A.2d 676, 678-79 (2008) (same); Rideout v. State, 122 P.3d 201, 208 (Wy.2005) (same); Mendez v. People, 986 P.2d 275, 282 (Colo.1999) (same); *242 State v. Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621, 628 (2000) (same); State v. Decker, 119 Ariz. 195 , 580 P.2d 333, 336 (1978) (same), with Howe v. State, 112 Nev. 458 , 916 P.2d 153, 160 (1996) (smell of burning marijuana…
cited Cited as authority (rule) State Of Iowa Vs. Brandon Montrese Brooks
Iowa · 2009 · confidence medium
Ed. 2d 732, 744 (1984); State v. Hughes, 607 N.W.2d 621, 629 (Wis. 2000).
cited Cited as authority (rule) State v. Brooks
Iowa · 2009 · confidence medium
See Welsh v. Wisconsin, 466 U.S. 740, 752 , 104 S.Ct. 2091, 2099 , 80 L.Ed.2d 732, 744 (1984); State v. Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621, 629 (2000).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) State v. Robinson (2×)
Idaho Ct. App. · 2007 · confidence medium
Id. 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 750 , 135 P.3d at 10-11 ; see also Joyce v. Town of Tewksbury, Mass., 112 F.3d 19, 22 (1st Cir.1997) (en banc); Mendez v. People, 986 P.2d 275, 283 (Colo.1999); Dyer v. State, 680 So.2d 612 , 613 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App.1996); Threatt v. State, 240 Ga.App. 592 , 524 S.E.2d 276, 280 (1999); People v. Lagle, 551, 200 Ill.App.3d 948 , 146 Ill.Dec. 551 , 558 N.E.2d 514, 519 (1990); State v. Legg, 633 N.W.2d 763, 773 (Iowa 2001); State v. Paul, 548 N.W.2d 260, 267 (Minn.1996); City of Kirksville v. Guffey, 740 S.W.2d 227, 229 (Mo.Ct.App.1987); State v. Ellinger, 223 Mont. 349 , 725 P.2d…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) United States v. Morgan
10th Cir. · 2005 · confidence medium
See, e.g., Johnson v. United States, 333 U.S. 10, 13 , 68 S.Ct. 367 , 92 L.Ed. 436 (1948) (recognizing that the odor of a burning controlled substance “might very well be found to be evidence of most persuasive character” in finding probable cause to issue a search warrant); United States v. Cephas, 254 F.3d 488, 495 (4th Cir.2001) (suggesting that the odor of burning marijuana emanating from inside an apartment alone would almost certainly have given an officer probable cause to believe contraband — marijuana — was present in an apartment); Gompf v. State, 120 P.3d 980, 986 (Wyo.2005)…
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Dunnuck v. State
Md. · 2001 · confidence medium
The petitioner argues, of course, that it is a minor offense, not serious enough to support a warrantless entry into a defendant’s home to effect an arrest, see, e.g., Haley v. State, 696 N.E.2d 98, 103 (Ind.App.1998); State v. Robinson, 103 Ohio App.3d 490 , 659 N.E.2d 1292, 1296 (1995); State v. Ramirez, 49 Wash.App. 814 , 746 P.2d 344, 346 (1987), and the State argues the opposite, see, e.g., State v. Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621, 628 (2000); see generally Blanton v. City of North Las Vegas, 489 U.S. 538, 543 , 109 S.Ct. 1289, 1293 , 103 L.Ed.2d 550, 556 (1989) (recognizing tha…
cited Cited "see" Matthew Howell v. Justin McCormick
6th Cir. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See id.
discussed Cited "see" City of Monona v. Erick J. Erickson
Wis. Ct. App. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , ¶2 n.1, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (circuit court is the “‘ultimate arbiter of the credibility of a witness’” and this court will uphold the circuit court’s “determination of credibility unless that determination goes against the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence” (quoted source omitted)).
discussed Cited "see" City of Monona v. Erick J. Erickson
Wis. Ct. App. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , ¶2 n.1, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (circuit court is the “‘ultimate arbiter of the credibility of a witness’” and this court will uphold the circuit court’s “determination of credibility unless that determination goes against the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence” (quoted source omitted)).
discussed Cited "see" State v. Ryan D. Wilkie
Wis. Ct. App. · 2025 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶17 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (recognizing an exception to the warrant requirement where the government can show both probable cause and exigent circumstances).
discussed Cited "see" State v. Parisi
Wis. Ct. App. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶¶ 21-22 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 ("The quantum of evidence required to establish probable cause to search is a 'fair probability' that contraband or evidence of a crime will be found in a particular place ....
cited Cited "see" State v. Avery
Wis. Ct. App. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 15 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 .
cited Cited "see" State v. Bergwin
Wis. Ct. App. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , ¶ 2 n.1, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 .
examined Cited "see" State v. Robinson (7×)
Wis. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , ¶ 28 n.7, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 ("It is also important to note that this is not a situation in which the exigency was created by the police themselves, which would generally not justify a warrantless search of a home.") However, citing a Second Circuit opinion that has been roundly criticized, 7 the majority determines that "when law enforcement agents act in an entirely lawful manner, they do not impermissibly create exigent circumstances." Majority op., ¶ 32 (citing United States v. MacDonald, 916 F.2d 766, 771 (2d Cir. 1990)). ¶ 70.
discussed Cited "see" State v. Pinkard
Wis. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Fonte, 2005 WI 77, ¶ 11 , 281 Wis.2d 654 , 698 N.W.2d 594 . [13] Assessing the "exigency of the situation" under the community caretaker exception to the warrant requirement is distinct from the exigent circumstances exception to the warrant requirement, which requires "both probable cause and exigent circumstances [to] overcome the individual's right to be free from government interference." State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 17 , 233 Wis.2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 . [1] In Kramer , this court explained how an officer meets the standard "of acting as a bona fide community caretaker, w…
discussed Cited "see" State v. Phillips (2×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
Wis. Ct. App. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , ¶ 28 n. 7, 607 N.W.2d 621 . ¶ 29 My conclusion is consistent with the court's reasoning in United States v. Munoz-Guerra, 788 F.2d 295 (5th Cir.1986).
cited Cited "see" State v. Carroll
Wis. Ct. App. · 2008 · signal: see · confidence high
See id.
cited Cited "see" State v. Upright
Wis. Ct. App. · 2004 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , ¶2 n.1, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 . ¶5 Upright also argues that the facts of his case are different from the Phillips case relied on by the circuit court.
discussed Cited "see" State v. Leutenegger
Wis. Ct. App. · 2004 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 17 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 ; State v. Milashoski, 159 Wis. 2d 99, 110-11 , 464 N.W.2d 21 (Ct. App. 1990). "[W]e weigh the urgency of the officer's need to enter against the time needed to obtain a warrant." Richter, 235 Wis. 2d 524, ¶ 28 . ¶ 13.
discussed Cited "see" Harley-Davidson v. Powersports Inc. (2×)
7th Cir. · 2003 · signal: see · confidence high
See Douglas-Hanson Co. v. BF Goodrich Co., 607 N.W.2d 621, 621 (Wis. 2000).
examined Cited "see" Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Incorporated v. Powersports, Incorporated and Powersports of Seminole County, Incorporated (3×)
7th Cir. · 2003 · signal: see · confidence high
See Douglas-Hanson Co. v. BF Goodrich Co., 233 Wis.2d 276 , 607 N.W.2d 621, 621 (2000).
discussed Cited "see" MBI Acquisition Partners, L.P. v. Chronicle Publishing Co. (2×)
W.D. Wis. · 2002 · signal: see · confidence high
See Home Valu, 213 F.3d at 964 -65 (citing Douglas-Hanson Co., Inc. v. BF Goodrich Co., 233 Wis.2d 276 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (2000)).
discussed Cited "see" State v. Vorburger (2×)
Wis. · 2002 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 8 , 233 Wis.2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 . [9] Becker testified that Officer Kosovac told her that Vorburger had informed an officer that marijuana stems and seeds were likely present in the apartment. [10] Becker's testimony differed significantly from that of Officer Kosovac's.
discussed Cited "see" State v. Krajewski (2×)
Wis. · 2002 · signal: see · confidence high
See State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 17 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 . ¶ 77.
examined Cited "see" Shandwick Holdings, Ltd. v. Carver Boat Corp. (4×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
E.D. Wis. · 2000 · signal: see · confidence high
See Douglas-Hanson Company, Inc. v. BF Goodrich Company, 2000 WI 22 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (2000).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." State v. Faith N. Reed
Wis. · 2018 · signal: see also · confidence low
The fourth amendment has been liberally construed to protect the security of person and property when exceptions to the warrant requirement are sought."). 27 Payton , 445 U.S. at 586 , 100 S.Ct. 1371 (quoting Coolidge v. New Hampshire , 403 U.S. 443 , 477-78, 91 S.Ct. 2022 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) ); Johnson v. United States , 333 U.S. 10 , 13-14, 68 S.Ct. 367 , 92 L.Ed. 436 (1948) ; see also Douglas , 123 Wis. 2d at 18 , 365 N.W.2d 580 . 28 Jones v. United States , 357 U.S. 493 , 499, 78 S.Ct. 1253 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1514 (1958) ; Douglas , 123 Wis. 2d at 22 , 365 N.W.2d 580 . 29 Schneckloth , 412 U.…
discussed Cited "see, e.g." State v. Andy J. Parisi (2×)
Wis. · 2016 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶¶ 17-18 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (citations omitted).
cited Cited "see, e.g." State v. Andy J. Parisi
Wis. · 2016 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶¶17-18 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 (citations omitted).
cited Cited "see, e.g." State v. Nicolas Subdiaz-Osorio
Wis. · 2014 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 26 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 ; State v. Robinson, 2010 WI 80, ¶ 31 , 327 Wis. 2d 302 , 786 N.W.2d 463 (in which such signs appeared).
cited Cited "see, e.g." State v. Guard
Wis. Ct. App. · 2011 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24, ¶ 15 , 233 Wis. 2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621 ; State v. Robinson, 2010 WI 80, ¶ 22 , 327 Wis. 2d 302 , 786 N.W.2d 463 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." State v. Rodriguez (2×)
N.H. · 2008 · signal: see also · confidence medium
We are also persuaded by the reasoning of those jurisdictions finding that the odor of burning marijuana "is itself proof that evidence of criminal conduct is being destroyed," Hess, 680 N.W.2d at 325 (citing cases); see also State v. Hughes, 2000 WI 24 , 233 Wis.2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621, 628 ("The strong odor of marijuana that hit the officers as the door to the defendant's apartment was opened gave rise to a reasonable belief that the drug — the evidence — was likely being consumed by the occupants and consequently destroyed. . . .
examined Cited "see, e.g." State v. Anderson (3×)
Wis. · 2006 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Douglas-Hanson Co., Inc. v. BF Goodrich Co., 229 Wis. 2d 132, 153 , 598 N.W.2d 262 (Ct. App. 1999), aff'd by an equally divided court, 2000 WI 22 , 233 Wis. 2d 276 , 607 N.W.2d 621 , overruled in part on other grounds by Tietsworth v. Harley-Davidson, Inc., 2004 WI 32 , 270 Wis. 2d 146 , 677 N.W.2d 233 (Based on § 805.13(1), "the court's receipt of the jury's request for additional exhibits should have been conveyed to the parties and counsel.").
discussed Cited "see, e.g." State v. Hess (2×)
S.D. · 2004 · signal: compare · confidence medium
Compare State v. Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , 607 N.W.2d 621, 628 (2000), where a war-rantless entry was upheld because, under the circumstances, the apartment occupants had every incentive to intentionally destroy evidence because they knew the police were present outside.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." State v. Nowell (2×)
N.C. Ct. App. · 2001 · signal: see also · confidence medium
Indeed, "the possibility of destruction of evidence" constitutes one of "`the most common and compelling bases that establish[es] exigency.'" U.S. v. Kennedy, 32 F.3d 876 , 882 (4th Cir.1994) (citation omitted), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1128 , 115 S.Ct. 939 , 130 L.Ed.2d 883 (1995); see also State v. Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280, 293 , 607 N.W.2d 621, 628 ("[m]arijuana and other drugs are highly destructible"), cert. denied, 531 U.S. 856 , 121 S.Ct. 138 , 148 L.Ed.2d 90 (2000).
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Douglas-Hanson Company, Inc., Plaintiff-Respondent,
v.
BF Goodrich Company, Defendant-Appellant-Petitioner
98-1737.
Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Mar 10, 2000.
2000 WI 22
For the defendant-appellant-petitioner there were briefs by Eric J. Magnuson, John B. Lunseth II and Rider, Bennett, Egan & Arundel, LLP, Minneapolis, and Daniel W. Hildebrand and DeWitt Ross & Stevens, Madison, and oral argument by Daniel W. Hildebrand., For the plaintiff-respondent there was a brief by Michael R. Gray, Scott S. Payzant and Mackall, Crounse & Moore, PLC, Minneapolis, and oral argument by Scott S. Payzant.
Abrahamson, Bradley, Prosser, Bablitch, Crooks, Sykes, Wilcox.
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PER CURIAM.

¶ 1. The court is equally divided on the question of whether the published decision of the court of appeals, Douglas-Hanson Co., Inc. v. BF Goodrich Co., 229 Wis. 2d 132, 598 N.W.2d 262 (Ct. App. 1999), should be affirmed or reversed.

Chief Justice SHIRLEY S. ABRAHAMSON, Justice ANN WALSH BRADLEY, and Justice DAVID T. PROSSER would affirm; Justice WILLIAM A. BABLITCH, Justice N. PATRICK CROOKS, and Justice DIANE S. SYKES would reverse. Justice JON P. WILCOX did not participate.

¶ 2. Accordingly, the decision of the court of appeals is affirmed.