Blankenship v. Overberg, 439 U.S. 935 (1978). · Go Syfert
Blankenship v. Overberg, 439 U.S. 935 (1978). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“although knowledge that the substance imported is a particular narcotic need not be proven, 21 u.s.c. 952(a) is a 'specific intent' statute and requires knowledge that such substance is a controlled;substance.”
45 citation events (3 in the last 25 years) across 12 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: United States v. Daahir Caseer (ca6, 2005-02-28)
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Top citers, strongest first. 8 distinct citers. How cited ↗
examined Cited as authority (quoted) United States v. Daahir Caseer (2×)
6th Cir. · 2005 · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
although knowledge that the substance imported is a particular narcotic need not be proven, 21 u.s.c. 952(a) is a 'specific intent' statute and requires knowledge that such substance is a controlled;substance.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) United States v. Harry Lee
5th Cir. · 2000 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
should have known' is closer to negligence than knowledge.
cited Cited "see" United States v. Purvis Ray Cartwright and Purvis Jerome Patrick
5th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Restrepo-Granda, 575 F.2d 524, 527 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 935 , 99 S.Ct. 331 , 58 L.Ed.2d 332 (1978).
cited Cited "see" United States v. Johnny Rivera, Elena Vila
11th Cir. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Restrepo-Granda, 575 F.2d 524, 528-29 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 935 , 99 S.Ct. 331 , 58 L.Ed.2d 332 (1978). 33 .
cited Cited "see" United States v. Johnny Rivera, Elena Vila
11th Cir. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Restrepo-Granda, 575 F.2d 524, 528-29 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 935 , 99 S.Ct. 331 , 58 L.Ed.2d 332 (1978). 33 .
cited Cited "see" United States v. Alfonso Eufracio Colmenares-Hernandez
5th Cir. · 1981 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Restrepo Granda, 575 F.2d 524 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 935 , 99 S.Ct. 331 , 58 L.Ed.2d 332 (1978). 2.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Rick Steven Honeycutt
11th Cir. · 1993 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also United States v. Restrepo-Granda, 575 F.2d 524, 528 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 935 , 99 S.Ct. 331 , 58 L.Ed.2d 332 (1978) (noting the Supreme Court’s use of the Model Penal Code definition of “knowingly”). 1 The Model Penal Code definition of “knowingly” states: A person acts knowingly with respect to a material element of an offense when: ... (ii) if the element involves a result of his conduct, he is aware that it is practically certain that his conduct will cause such a result.
cited Cited "see, e.g." Robinson v. Jacksonville Shipyards, Inc.
M.D. Fla. · 1991 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., United States v. Restrepo-Granda, 575 F.2d 524, 529 (5th Cir.) ("deliberate ignorance is the equivalent of knowledge”), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 935 , 99 S.Ct. 331 , 58 L.Ed.2d 332 (1978).
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Blankenship
v.
Overberg, Correctional Superintendent
No. 78-5438.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Oct 30, 1978.
439 U.S. 935

C. A. 6th Cir. Certiorari denied.