Thrower v. United States, 415 U.S. 933 (1974). · Go Syfert
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“to determine 'whether a true threat exists, a court must. . .determine whether the recipient of the alleged threat could reasonably conclude that it expresses a determination or intent to injure presently or in the future.”
83 citation events (7 in the last 25 years) across 25 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: State v. Perkins (wis, 2001-05-16)
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examined Cited as authority (quoted) State v. Perkins (2×)
Wis. · 2001 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 2 verbatim quotes · confidence low
to determine 'whether a true threat exists, a court must. . .determine whether the recipient of the alleged threat could reasonably conclude that it expresses a determination or intent to injure presently or in the future.
discussed Cited "see" Abbott v. State
Md. Ct. Spec. App. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See Roberts, 915 F.2d at 891 (“While a relevant consideration is whether ‘an ordinary reasonable recipient who is familiar with the context of the letter would interpret it as a threat of injury,’ [United States v.] Maisonet, 484 F.2d [1356, 1358 (4th Cir.1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 933 , 94 S.Ct. 1447 , 39 L.Ed.2d 491 (1974) ], there is no requirement that the actual recipient testify.”) Watts, supra, 394 U.S. at 706 , 89 S.Ct. 1399 , is instructive with respect to the sufficiency of the evidence in a prosecution such as the one at bar.
discussed Cited "see" Plumer v. Maryland
4th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Ferguson v. Gathwright, 485 F.2d 504, 506-07 (4th Cir.1973) (neither the Due Process Clause nor the Sixth Amendment requires the appointment of counsel in the civil adjudication of a loss of driving privileges), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 933 , 94 S.Ct. 1447 , 39 L.Ed.2d 491 (1974).
discussed Cited "see" Plumer v. Maryland
4th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see · confidence high
See Ferguson v. Gathwright, 485 F.2d 504, 506-07 (4th Cir.1973) (neither the Due Process Clause nor the Sixth Amendment requires the appointment of counsel in the civil adjudication of a loss of driving privileges), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 933 , 94 S.Ct. 1447 , 39 L.Ed.2d 491 (1974). 15 With those legal guidelines in mind, we conclude that the MVA procedures more than satisfy the constitutional requirements for license suspensions.
discussed Cited "see" People's Counsel of the District of Columbia v. Public Service Commission
D.C. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
The Commission’s findings of fact and conclusions of law must also show that the rate determination was “in accordance with the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence.” D.C.Code § 1-1509(e) (1981); Washington Public Interest Organization v. Public Service Comm’n, supra, 393 A.2d at 77 ; Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. v. Public Service Comm’n, 339 A.2d 710, 714 (D.C.1975); see Telephone Users Ass’n v. Public Service Comm’n, 304 A.2d 293 (D.C.1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 933 , 94 S.Ct. 1448 , 39 L.Ed.2d 492 (1974). 8 .
discussed Cited "see" Favis Clay Martin v. United States (2×)
8th Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Maisonet, 484 F.2d 1356, 1358 (4th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 933 , 94 S.Ct. 1447 , 39 L.Ed.2d 491 (1974); United States v. Barcley, 452 F.2d at 934 (Aldrich, J., dissenting); United States v. Prochaska, 222 F.2d 1, 2 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 350 U.S. 836 , 76 S.Ct. 73 , 100 L.Ed.2d 746 (1955).
discussed Cited "see" Potomac Electric Power Co. v. Public Service Commission (2×)
D.C. · 1978 · signal: accord · confidence high
It must give reasoned consideration to each contested element of the rate order “to determine the possible presence of arbitrary action.” 6 Goodman v. Public Service Commission, D.C.App., 309 A.2d 97, 101 (1973) (hereinafter Goodman); accord, Telephone Users Association v. Public Service Commission, D.C.App., 304 A.2d 293, 298 (1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 933 , 94 S.Ct. 1448 , 39 L.Ed.2d 492 (1974) (hereinafter Telephone Users).
cited Cited "see" State v. Page
La. · 1976 · signal: see · confidence high
See Ferguson v. Gathright, 485 F.2d 504 (4th Cir. 1973) cert. denied 415 U.S. 933 , 94 S.Ct. 1447 , 39 L.Ed.2d 491 , 26 Wash. & Lee L.Rev. 271 (1969).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Harold Michael McTeer
4th Cir. · 1996 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., United States v. Darby, 37 F.3d 1059, 1064-65 (4th Cir.1994) (prosecuting under 18 U.S.C. § 875 (c)), cert. denied, 115 S.Ct. 1826 (1995). 11 A judge should submit the case to the jury if "there is substantial evidence that tends to show beyond a reasonable doubt that an ordinary, reasonable recipient who is familiar with the context of the letter would interpret it as a threat of injury...." United States v. Maisonet, 484 F.2d 1356, 1358 (4th Cir.1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 933 (1974); accord United States v. Roberts, 915 F.2d 889, 891 (4th Cir.1990) (prosecuting under 18 U.S.C.…
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Thrower
v.
United States
No. 73-5621.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Feb 19, 1974.
415 U.S. 933

C. A. 9th Cir. Certiorari denied.

Mr. Justice Douglas would grant certiorari.