known right privilege (District of Columbia) · Go Syfert
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known right privilege in District of Columbia

39 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1974–2024 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Johnson v. Zerbstgreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 32 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1974–2024
2 sentences

2024We explained that “waiver . . . is ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’” Id. at 1151 n.11 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 (1938)).

2024We explained that “waiver . . . is ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’” Id. at 1151 n.11 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 (1938)).

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Edwards v. Arizonagreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 3 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1982–2013
2 sentences

2013Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2260 (quoting Mor an v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412, 421 , 106 S.Ct. 1135 , 89 L.Ed.2d 410 (1986)); see also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]”).

2013Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2260 (quoting Mor an v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412, 421 , 106 S.Ct. 1135 , 89 L.Ed.2d 410 (1986)); see also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]”).

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Miranda v. Arizonagreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 3 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1981–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]"). [14] Miranda, 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 . [15] Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2262 . [16] Id. at 2264 (emphasis added). [17] 423 U.S. 96 , 96 S.Ct. 321 , 46 L.Ed.2d 313 (1975). [18] Id. at 103-04 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (emphasis added). [19] Id. at 104 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [20] 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 188

2010See also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]"). [14] Miranda, 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 . [15] Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2262 . [16] Id. at 2264 (emphasis added). [17] 423 U.S. 96 , 96 S.Ct. 321 , 46 L.Ed.2d 313 (1975). [18] Id. at 103-04 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (emphasis added). [19] Id. at 104 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [20] 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 188

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Boyd v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1991 · cited in 3 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1994–2003
2 sentences

2003“A personal and fundamental right will be deemed waived only if there is record evidence demonstrating ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ ” Id. at 674-75 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

1998The Boyd Inquiry In Boyd v. United States, 586 A.2d 670, 674-75 (D.C.1991), we held for the first time 6 that a defendant’s right to testify in a criminal trial “is a fundamental and personal right which can only be waived by the defendant,” and that such a waiver must be “ ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege,’” (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

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United States v. Alexandergreen
dc · 1981 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982United States v. Alexander, supra at 52.

1982Wilson v. United States, supra at 30; United States v. Alexander, supra at 52.

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Brady v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1986–2015
2 sentences

2015See Brooks v. United States, 39 A.3d 873, 880 (D.C. 2012) (discussing the strong presumption against waiver of a constitutional right and the government’s burden of showing “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege” (citation omitted)); Welch v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 840 (D.C.1983) (requiring a “knowing, intelligent act done with sufficient awareness of the relevant circumstances and likely consequences” (quoting Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742, 748 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970))).

2015See Brooks v. United States, 39 A.3d 873, 880 (D.C. 2012) (discussing the strong presumption against waiver of a constitutional right and the government’s burden of showing “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege” (citation omitted)); Welch v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 840 (D.C.1983) (requiring a “knowing, intelligent act done with sufficient awareness of the relevant circumstances and likely consequences” (quoting Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742, 748 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970))).

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Michigan v. Mosleygreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1985–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]"). [14] Miranda, 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 . [15] Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2262 . [16] Id. at 2264 (emphasis added). [17] 423 U.S. 96 , 96 S.Ct. 321 , 46 L.Ed.2d 313 (1975). [18] Id. at 103-04 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (emphasis added). [19] Id. at 104 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [20] 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 188

2010See also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]"). [14] Miranda, 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 . [15] Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2262 . [16] Id. at 2264 (emphasis added). [17] 423 U.S. 96 , 96 S.Ct. 321 , 46 L.Ed.2d 313 (1975). [18] Id. at 103-04 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (emphasis added). [19] Id. at 104 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [20] 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 188

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Brewer v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1981–1986
2 sentences

1986Whether an accused has effected a valid Sixth Amendment waiver requires a showing of both “comprehension and relinquishment.” Brewer, supra, 430 U.S. at 404 , 97 S.Ct. at 1242 .

1986Whether an accused has effected a valid Sixth Amendment waiver requires a showing of both “comprehension and relinquishment.” Brewer, supra, 430 U.S. at 404 , 97 S.Ct. at 1242 .

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Wilson v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1982 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1985
2 sentences

1985Mosley, supra, 423 U.S. at 100 , 96 S.Ct. at 324 (procedures established by Miranda must be followed or “any statements given by the person in custody cannot be admitted over his objection in evidence against him as a defendant at trial, even though the statement may in fact be wholly voluntary”); Wilson, supra, 444 A.2d at 30 ; Alexander, supra, 428 A.2d at 52. 20 2.

1982Recently, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that Miranda waivers not only must be “voluntary” but also must conform to the rigid constitutional standard in Johnson, supra, of “a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880, 1884 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) (right to counsel); see Wilson v. United States, D.C.App., 444 A.2d 25 (1982) (right to silence). .

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Nortel Networks, Inc. v. Gold & Appel Transfer, S.A.green
dcd · 2004 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Cir. 1936) (citation omitted); accord Nortel Networks, Inc. v. Gold & Appel Transfer, S.A. , 298 F.Supp.2d 81 , 88 (D.D.C. 2004) ("Waiver is an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.") (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

2019Nortel Networks , 298 F.Supp.2d at 88 .

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Boyd v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2006 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In the end, the extent to which additional details about the North Carolina (…continued) by allowing opposing counsel to cross-examine the witness on the nature of the violation, rather than by excluding that witness‟s testimony). 3 “In arguable cases, the prosecutor should provide the potentially exculpatory information to the defense or, at the very least, make it available to the trial court for in camera inspection.” Boyd v. United States, 908 A.2d 39, 61 (D.C. 2006).

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Welch v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1983 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Brooks v. United States, 39 A.3d 873, 880 (D.C. 2012) (discussing the strong presumption against waiver of a constitutional right and the government‟s burden of showing “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege” (citation omitted)); Welch v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 840 (D.C. 1983) (requiring a “knowing, intelligent act done with sufficient awareness of the relevant circumstances and likely consequences” (quoting Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742, 748 (1970))).

2015See Brooks v. United States, 39 A.3d 873, 880 (D.C. 2012) (discussing the strong presumption against waiver of a constitutional right and the government’s burden of showing “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege” (citation omitted)); Welch v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 840 (D.C.1983) (requiring a “knowing, intelligent act done with sufficient awareness of the relevant circumstances and likely consequences” (quoting Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742, 748 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970))).

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Brooks v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2012 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Brooks v. United States, 39 A.3d 873, 880 (D.C. 2012) (discussing the strong presumption against waiver of a constitutional right and the government‟s burden of showing “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege” (citation omitted)); Welch v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 840 (D.C. 1983) (requiring a “knowing, intelligent act done with sufficient awareness of the relevant circumstances and likely consequences” (quoting Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742, 748 (1970))).

2015See Brooks v. United States, 39 A.3d 873, 880 (D.C. 2012) (discussing the strong presumption against waiver of a constitutional right and the government’s burden of showing “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege” (citation omitted)); Welch v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 840 (D.C.1983) (requiring a “knowing, intelligent act done with sufficient awareness of the relevant circumstances and likely consequences” (quoting Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742, 748 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970))).

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Thomas v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2006 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012For a waiver to be valid, the government must prove “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Thomas v. United States, 914 A.2d 1, 19 (D.C.2006) (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

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Maryland v. Shatzergreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also, e.g., Smith v. Illinois, 469 U.S. 91, 95 , 105 S.Ct. 490 , 83 L.Ed.2d 488 (1984) (explaining that under Edwards, "if the accused invoked his right to counsel, courts may admit his responses to further questioning only on finding that he (a) initiated further discussions with the police, and (b) knowingly and intelligently waived the right he had invoked."). [25] Edwards, 451 U.S. at 485 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [26] Maryland v. Shatzer, ___ U.S. ___, 130 S.Ct. 1213, 1220 , ___ L.Ed.2d ___ (2010) (internal quotation marks, brackets, and cit

2010See also, e.g., Smith v. Illinois, 469 U.S. 91, 95 , 105 S.Ct. 490 , 83 L.Ed.2d 488 (1984) (explaining that under Edwards, "if the accused invoked his right to counsel, courts may admit his responses to further questioning only on finding that he (a) initiated further discussions with the police, and (b) knowingly and intelligently waived the right he had invoked."). [25] Edwards, 451 U.S. at 485 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [26] Maryland v. Shatzer, ___ U.S. ___, 130 S.Ct. 1213, 1220 , ___ L.Ed.2d ___ (2010) (internal quotation marks, brackets, and cit

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McNeil v. Wisconsingreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]"). [14] Miranda, 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 . [15] Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2262 . [16] Id. at 2264 (emphasis added). [17] 423 U.S. 96 , 96 S.Ct. 321 , 46 L.Ed.2d 313 (1975). [18] Id. at 103-04 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (emphasis added). [19] Id. at 104 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [20] 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 188

2010See also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]"). [14] Miranda, 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 . [15] Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2262 . [16] Id. at 2264 (emphasis added). [17] 423 U.S. 96 , 96 S.Ct. 321 , 46 L.Ed.2d 313 (1975). [18] Id. at 103-04 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (emphasis added). [19] Id. at 104 , 96 S.Ct. 321 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [20] 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 188

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Smith v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See also, e.g., Smith v. Illinois, 469 U.S. 91, 95 , 105 S.Ct. 490 , 83 L.Ed.2d 488 (1984) (explaining that under Edwards, "if the accused invoked his right to counsel, courts may admit his responses to further questioning only on finding that he (a) initiated further discussions with the police, and (b) knowingly and intelligently waived the right he had invoked."). [25] Edwards, 451 U.S. at 485 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [26] Maryland v. Shatzer, ___ U.S. ___, 130 S.Ct. 1213, 1220 , ___ L.Ed.2d ___ (2010) (internal quotation marks, brackets, and cit

2010See also, e.g., Smith v. Illinois, 469 U.S. 91, 95 , 105 S.Ct. 490 , 83 L.Ed.2d 488 (1984) (explaining that under Edwards, "if the accused invoked his right to counsel, courts may admit his responses to further questioning only on finding that he (a) initiated further discussions with the police, and (b) knowingly and intelligently waived the right he had invoked."). [25] Edwards, 451 U.S. at 485 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 474 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 ). [26] Maryland v. Shatzer, ___ U.S. ___, 130 S.Ct. 1213, 1220 , ___ L.Ed.2d ___ (2010) (internal quotation marks, brackets, and cit

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Barber v. Pagegreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006We see no objection in principle to resolving the question of waiver prior to trial; it is not burdensome for a defendant represented by counsel to have to state, when asked, whether he waives his rights or not. 24 For the waiver to be valid, however, it must be “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938); see, e.g., Barber v. Page, 390 U.S. 719, 725 , 88 S.Ct. 1318 , 20 L.Ed.2d 255 (1968) (waiver of Sixth Amendment right to confrontation).

2006We see no objection in principle to resolving the question of waiver prior to trial; it is not burdensome for a defendant represented by counsel to have to state, when asked, whether he waives his rights or not. 24 For the waiver to be valid, however, it must be “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938); see, e.g., Barber v. Page, 390 U.S. 719, 725 , 88 S.Ct. 1318 , 20 L.Ed.2d 255 (1968) (waiver of Sixth Amendment right to confrontation).

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United States v. George Martin Golaygreen
ca8 · 1977 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See id. 560 F.2d at 870-71 . [11] In contrast to a waiver, which is "an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege," Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), "a defendant can forfeit his defenses without ever having made a deliberate, informed decision to relinquish them. . . .

1985See id. 560 F.2d at 870-71 . [11] In contrast to a waiver, which is "an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege," Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), "a defendant can forfeit his defenses without ever having made a deliberate, informed decision to relinquish them. . . .

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Bliss v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1982 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982This means, first, that whatever category or level of waiver is at issue, the “relinquishment of the privilege” must be “voluntary.” Miranda, supra 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. at 1629 . 1 Second, “a heavy burden rests on the government to demonstrate that the defendant knowingly and intelligently waived his privilege.” Id. at 475 , 86 S.Ct. at 1628 . 2 The government’s burden is eased, however, by the Supreme Court’s ruling that a waiver need not be express; it can be found in “ ‘the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of t

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United States v. Floyd W. McNeilgreen
cadc · 1969 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
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Burke v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1954 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
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United States v. Barthelmio Dalli and Thomas Pytelgreen
ca2 · 1970 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
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United States v. Theron Clarkgreen
ca2 · 1973 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Allen v. United States green
dc · 1985
2 sentences

2024We explained that “waiver . . . is ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’” Id. at 1151 n.11 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 (1938)).

2024We explained that “waiver . . . is ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’” Id. at 1151 n.11 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 (1938)).

52024–2024
Taylor v. United States green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1987Before appellant’s absence may be construed as voluntary, it must be shown he made “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Taylor v. United States, 414 U.S. 17, 19 , 94 S.Ct. 194, 195 , 38 L.Ed.2d 174 (1973) (quoting Johnson v. *324 Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

1987Before appellant’s absence may be construed as voluntary, it must be shown he made “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Taylor v. United States, 414 U.S. 17, 19 , 94 S.Ct. 194, 195 , 38 L.Ed.2d 174 (1973) (quoting Johnson v. *324 Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

21986–1987
Moran v. Burbine green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2013Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2260 (quoting Mor an v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412, 421 , 106 S.Ct. 1135 , 89 L.Ed.2d 410 (1986)); see also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]”).

2013Berghuis, 130 S.Ct. at 2260 (quoting Mor an v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412, 421 , 106 S.Ct. 1135 , 89 L.Ed.2d 410 (1986)); see also Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477, 482 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981) ("[W]aivers of counsel must not only be voluntary, but must also constitute a knowing and intelligent relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege[.]”).

12013–2013
United States v. Rorie green
dc · 1986
1 sentence

2000Rorie, 518 A.2d at 413 (citing Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938)).

12000–2000
McCarthy v. United States green
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1986Put another way, because the plea represents “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege,” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), the plea must be “equally voluntary and knowing.” McCarthy, 394 U.S. at 466 , 89 S.Ct. at 1171 .

1986Put another way, because the plea represents “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege,” Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), the plea must be “equally voluntary and knowing.” McCarthy, 394 U.S. at 466 , 89 S.Ct. at 1171 .

11986–1986
Peoples v. United States green
dc · 1978
1 sentence

1982Cf. Calaway v. United States, D.C.App., 408 A.2d 1220 (1979) (suspect continued to speak despite consistent warnings by the police); Peoples v. United States, D.C.App., 395 A.2d 41 (1978), cert. denied, 442 U.S. 911 , 99 S.Ct. 2826 , 61 L.Ed.2d 277 (1979) (suspect signed a confession six hours after a previous interrogation and after he had been taken before a judicial officer who, along with the detective who took the statement, gave him fresh Miranda warnings). *30 Since we so find, we also conclude that the appellant's statement did not amount to an intentional relinquishment or abandonment

11982–1982
North Carolina v. Butler red
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1982This means, first, that whatever category or level of waiver is at issue, the "relinquishment of the privilege" must be "voluntary." Miranda, supra 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. at 1629 . [1] Second, "a heavy burden rests on the government to demonstrate that the defendant knowingly and intelligently waived his privilege." Id. at 475 , 86 S.Ct. at 1628 . [2] The government's burden is eased, however, by the Supreme Court's ruling that a waiver need not be express; it can be found in "`the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct o

1982This means, first, that whatever category or level of waiver is at issue, the "relinquishment of the privilege" must be "voluntary." Miranda, supra 384 U.S. at 476 , 86 S.Ct. at 1629 . [1] Second, "a heavy burden rests on the government to demonstrate that the defendant knowingly and intelligently waived his privilege." Id. at 475 , 86 S.Ct. at 1628 . [2] The government's burden is eased, however, by the Supreme Court's ruling that a waiver need not be express; it can be found in "`the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct o

11982–1982
Calaway v. United States green
dc · 1979
1 sentence

1982Cf. Calaway v. United States, D.C.App., 408 A.2d 1220 (1979) (suspect continued to speak despite consistent warnings by the police); Peoples v. United States, D.C.App., 395 A.2d 41 (1978), cert. denied, 442 U.S. 911 , 99 S.Ct. 2826 , 61 L.Ed.2d 277 (1979) (suspect signed a confession six hours after a previous interrogation and after he had been taken before a judicial officer who, along with the detective who took the statement, gave him fresh Miranda warnings). *30 Since we so find, we also conclude that the appellant's statement did not amount to an intentional relinquishment or abandonment

11982–1982
Thomas v. Stone green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

1982Cf. Calaway v. United States, D.C.App., 408 A.2d 1220 (1979) (suspect continued to speak despite consistent warnings by the police); Peoples v. United States, D.C.App., 395 A.2d 41 (1978), cert. denied, 442 U.S. 911 , 99 S.Ct. 2826 , 61 L.Ed.2d 277 (1979) (suspect signed a confession six hours after a previous interrogation and after he had been taken before a judicial officer who, along with the detective who took the statement, gave him fresh Miranda warnings). *30 Since we so find, we also conclude that the appellant's statement did not amount to an intentional relinquishment or abandonment

11982–1982
Peoples v. United States green
scotus · 1979
1 sentence

1982Cf. Calaway v. United States, D.C.App., 408 A.2d 1220 (1979) (suspect continued to speak despite consistent warnings by the police); Peoples v. United States, D.C.App., 395 A.2d 41 (1978), cert. denied, 442 U.S. 911 , 99 S.Ct. 2826 , 61 L.Ed.2d 277 (1979) (suspect signed a confession six hours after a previous interrogation and after he had been taken before a judicial officer who, along with the detective who took the statement, gave him fresh Miranda warnings). *30 Since we so find, we also conclude that the appellant's statement did not amount to an intentional relinquishment or abandonment

11982–1982
United States v. Mauro green
scotus · 1978
11978–1978
United States v. John Mauro and John Fusco green
ca2 · 1976
11978–1978
Gray v. Benson green
ksd · 1978
11978–1978
Monday v. United States green
scotus · 1970
11974–1974
Detroit Vital Foods, Inc. v. United States green
scotus · 1970
11974–1974
Jackman v. Bodine green
scotus · 1970
11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

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Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 128 (1965–2026) CO 127 (1977–2026) TX 121 (1968–2024) CT 109 (1972–2025) MD 103 (1963–2026) CA 86 (1962–2026) OR 83 (1968–2026) PA 77 (1964–2025) OH 55 (1969–2026) VA 51 (1966–2026) MO 50 (1973–2024) WA 49 (1963–2026) GA 47 (1968–2022) TN 47 (1970–2026) NY 43 (1964–2025) FL 41 (1963–2026) DC 39 (1974–2024) MI 39 (1970–2021) IN 35 (1967–2023) WI 34 (1971–2026) MN 34 (1957–2026) AZ 34 (1965–2025) IA 33 (1969–2025) NJ 32 (1951–2026) MS 29 (1977–2021) NC 24 (1959–2026) RI 23 (1965–2026) NM 22 (1982–2016) KS 20 (1969–2024) ND 18 (1984–2025) WY 18 (1975–2023) LA 17 (1978–2016) ME 17 (1967–2018) AL 16 (1974–2010) AK 15 (1970–2023) MT 14 (1963–2025) OK 12 (1945–2002) DE 12 (1977–2025) NE 12 (1966–2025) WV 9 (1978–2019) KY 9 (1975–2024) MA 9 (1977–2018) SD 8 (1969–2016) ID 8 (1966–2023) AR 7 (1981–2010) VT 7 (1983–2017) NH 6 (1979–2018) VI 6 (1979–2026) UT 5 (1993–2021) HI 5 (1976–2018) SC 4 (1977–2008) NV 2 (1992–2008) PR 2 (1939–1981) GU 2 (1979–1979)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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