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cited 2× by 1 distinct case, last quoted 2002 · …he jury is not entitled to draw any inferences from the decision of a witness to exercise his constitutional privilege whether those inferences be favorable to the prosecution or the defense. ⚠ not in text
93 citation events (6 in the last 25 years) across 37 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Gray v. State (md, 2002-04-11)
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Top citers, strongest first. 12 distinct citers. How cited ↗
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Gray v. State (2×)
Md. · 2002 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
he jury is not entitled to draw any inferences from the decision of a witness to exercise his constitutional privilege whether those inferences be favorable to the prosecution or the defense.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Martin v. United States
D.C. · 2000 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
witness should not be put on the stand for the purpose of having him exercise his privilege before the jury.
discussed Cited "see" Collins v. United States (2×)
D.C. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S.App.D.C. 26, 32 , 439 F.2d 536, 542 (1970) (en banc) (“a witness should not be put on the stand for the purpose of having him [or her] exercise his [or her] privilege before the jury”), cert, denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971); see Davis v. United States, 482 A.2d 783, 785 (D.C.1984).
cited Cited "see" Nighswonger v. State
Alaska Ct. App. · 1983 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowles v. United States, 439 F.2d 536 (D.C.Cir.1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971).
discussed Cited "see" Harris v. United States (2×)
D.C. · 1981 · signal: see · confidence high
Anderson v. United States, D.C.App., 352 A.2d 392 , 394 n.3 (1976); Carver v. United States, D.C.App., 312 A.2d 773, 775 (1973); see Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S. App.D.C. 26, 32, 439 F.2d 536, 542 (1970) (en banc), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971).
cited Cited "see" Ellis v. United States
D.C. · 1978 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S.App.D.C. *410 26, 439 F.2d 536 (1970) (en banc), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971). 7 .
discussed Cited "see" Hale v. United States (2×)
D.C. · 1976 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S.App.D.C. 26 , 439 F.2d 536 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971) ; Pennewell v. United States, 122 U.S.App.D.C. 332 , 353 F.2d 870 (1965).
cited Cited "see" Anderson v. United States
D.C. · 1976 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S.App.D.C. 26 , 439 F.2d 536 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971).
cited Cited "see" Carver v. United States
D.C. · 1973 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S.App.D.C. 26 , 439 F.2d 536 (1970), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Williams v. Government of the Virgin Islands
D.V.I. · 2003 · signal: compare · confidence low
See, Namet, 373 U.S. at 185-187 , 83 S.Ct. 1151 (noting that court must look to the circumstances of each case)(citing United States v. Maloney, 262 F.2d 535 (2d Cir.1959); United States v. Tucker, 267 F.2d 212 (3d Cir.1959)); compare, Bowles v. United States, 439 A.2d 536 (D.C.Cir.1970),cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971)(jury may not draw inference from witness’ decision to invoke Fifth Amendment privilege).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Thomas E. Reese
D.C. Cir. · 1977 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S.App.D.C. 26, 32 , 439 F.2d 536, 542 (1970) (en banc), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971); Fletcher v. United States, 118 U.S. App.D.C. 137, 332 F.2d 724 (1964).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. James L. Isaac (2×)
D.C. Cir. · 1971 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also, Bowles v. United States, 142 U.S.App.D.C. 26, n. 7 , 439 F.2d 536, n. 7 (Nov. 20, 1970) (en banc), cert. denied, 401 U.S. 995 , 91 S.Ct. 1240 , 28 L.Ed.2d 533 (1971).
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Blanton
v.
Arkansas
No. 6370.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 29, 1971.
401 U.S. 1003
Are, Brennan, Douglas, Granted, Should.
Published
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Citer courts: Court of Appeals of Maryland (2) · District of Columbia Court of … (1)

Sup. Ct. Ark. Certiorari denied.

Mr. Justice Douglas, Mr. Justice Brennan, and Mr. Justice Marshall are of the opinion that certiorari should be granted.