Woodford, Warden v. Wai Silva, 537 U.S. 942 (2002). · Go Syfert
Woodford, Warden v. Wai Silva, 537 U.S. 942 (2002). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
“an inventory search conducted by police officers pursuant to a police department's written policy is 'justified to safeguard the defendant's property, protect the police against later claims of theft or lost property, and keep weapons and contraband from the prison population”
72 citation events (72 in the last 25 years) across 13 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Commonwealth v. Rosario-Santiago (massappct, 2019-10-02)
Treatment trajectory · 2002 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
2002 2014 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 23 distinct citers. How cited ↗
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Commonwealth v. Rosario-Santiago
Mass. App. Ct. · 2019 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
an inventory search conducted by police officers pursuant to a police department's written policy is 'justified to safeguard the defendant's property, protect the police against later claims of theft or lost property, and keep weapons and contraband from the prison population
examined Cited as authority (quoted) Commonwealth v. White
Mass. · 2014 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
it is clear that, before a person is placed in a cell, the police, without a warrant, but pursuant to standard written procedures, may inventory and retain in custody all items on the person, including even those within a container
discussed Cited "see" United States of America The v. BP Products North America Inc.
N.D. Ind. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
In re Tutu, 326 F.3d at 207 (quoting United States v. Cannons Eng’g Corp., 899 F.2d 79 , 86 (1st Cir. 1990)); see United States v. BP Amoco Oil PLC, 277 F.3d 1012 , 1019–20 (8th Cir. 2002), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002); United States v. Davis, 261 F.3d 1, 23 (1st Cir. 2001).
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Delossantos
Mass. · 2023 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vasquez, 482 Mass. 850, 864 (2019), quoting Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 544 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002) (Miranda warnings must be provided in "language which [a defendant] can comprehend and on which [a defendant] can knowingly act"). 11 The Commonwealth knew that the defendant's ability to speak English was an issue, as evidenced by its direct examination of Noyes, and thus it had a full opportunity to present whatever facts it deemed relevant at the motion to suppress hearing.
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Galarza
Mass. App. Ct. · 2018 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng , 436 Mass. 537 , 550, 766 N.E.2d 492 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 , 123 S.Ct. 342 , 154 L.Ed.2d 249 (2002).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Arzola
Mass. · 2015 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 550 , cert, denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002), S.C., 456 Mass. 490 (2010); Commonwealth v. Johnson, 46 Mass. App. Ct. 398, 400 (1999).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Bins
Mass. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 544 , cert, denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002), S.C., 456 Mass. 490 (2002).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Santana
Mass. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See id. at 551-552 & n.12.
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Lewis
Mass. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 556 , cert, denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002), S.C., 456 Mass. 490 (2010).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Roy
Mass. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 556 , cert, denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002), S.C., 456 Mass. 490 (2010). a.
discussed Cited "see" Henry v. State
Md. Ct. Spec. App. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
The functional equivalent of interrogation “refers not only to express questioning, but also to any words or actions on the part of the police (other than those normally attendant to arrest and custody) that the police should know are reason *531 ably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect.” Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291, 301 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 , 64 L.Ed.2d 297 (1980) (footnotes omitted); see Drury v. State, 368 Md. 331, 337 , 793 A.2d 567 (functional equivalent of interrogation occurred when, before being given his Miranda warnings, the defendant was placed in an …
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Holloway
Mass. App. Ct. · 2012 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 550-554 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002); Commonwealth v. Murphy, 63 Mass. App. Ct. 11, 16 (2005).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Tyree
Mass. · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 549-550 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Lopes
Mass. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 544 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Dessources
Mass. App. Ct. · 2009 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 551-555 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002).
cited Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Dagraca
Mass. · 2006 · signal: accord · confidence high
Accord Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 544 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002); Commonwealth v. Adams, 389 Mass. 265, 267-270 (1983).
discussed Cited "see" Commonwealth v. Murphy
Mass. App. Ct. · 2005 · signal: see · confidence high
See Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 550-554 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002) (in inventory search, police may observe and utilize information that is obvious or “overtly incriminating,’’ but may not examine papers); Commonwealth v. Blevines, 438 Mass. 604, 609 (2003) (leaving undecided whether police officer’s noticing that key was for particular vehicle was a plain view observation).
discussed Cited "see" Marcus C. Sanders v. A.A. Lamarque, Warden (2×)
9th Cir. · 2004 · signal: see · confidence high
See Benn v. Lambert, 283 F.3d 1040, 1051 (9th Cir.2002), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 , 123 S.Ct. 341 , 154 L.Ed.2d 249 (2002).
cited Cited "see" Ross v. Garcia
9th Cir. · 2003 · signal: see · confidence high
See Benn v. Lambert, 283 F.3d 1040, 1051 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 , 128 S.Ct. 341 , 154 L.Ed.2d 249 (2002).
discussed Cited "see" Homestake Lead Co. of Missouri v. Doe Run Resources Corp.
N.D. Cal. · 2003 · signal: see · confidence high
See Huber, Hunt & Nichols, Inc. v. United Ass’n of Journeymen & Apprentices of Plumbing & Pipefitting Indus., Local 38, 282 F.3d 746 , 752 n. 6 (9th Cir.2002) (noting the pitfalls but confirming that the court “may look to substantive provisions insofar as it is necessary to consider exclusions to an arbitration clause”) (internal quotations omitted), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 , 123 S.Ct. 342 , 154 L.Ed.2d 249 (2002).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Commonwealth v. Buckley (2×)
Mass. · 2018 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 550-555 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Cooper v. State
Md. Ct. Spec. App. · 2005 · signal: see also · confidence low
Moreover, he was subjected at this time to interrogation or, at the least, “its functional equivalent.” See Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 (“[T]he term ‘interrogation’ under Miranda refers not only to express questioning, but also to any words or actions on the part of the police (other than those normally attendant to arrest and custody) that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect.”) (footnotes omitted); see also Drury v. State, 368 Md. 331 , 793 A.2d 567 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 , 123 S.Ct. 341 , 154 L.Ed.2d …
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Commonwealth v. Edwards
Mass. · 2005 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Commonwealth v. Vuthy Seng, 436 Mass. 537, 543 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 942 (2002) (adequacy of Miranda warnings is question of law reviewed de nova); Commonwealth v. Miller, 366 Mass. 387, 389 (1974) (independently reviewing judge’s conclusion of law).
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Woodford, Warden
v.
Wai Silva
01-1779.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Oct 7, 2002.
537 U.S. 942

C. A. 9th Cir. Motion of respondent for leave to proceed in forma pauperis granted. Certiorari denied.