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37 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2023 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa 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 (32)

CaseFollowedCited
Racing Ass'n of Central Iowa v. Fitzgeraldgreen
iowa · 2004 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2004–2014
2 sentences

2014Iowa v. Fitzgerald, 675 N.W.2d 1 , 6–7 (Iowa 2004) (“[T]his court’s independent application of the rational basis test might result in a dissimilar outcome from that reached by the Supreme Court in considering the federal constitutional claim.”).

2014Iowa v. Fitzgerald, 675 N.W.2d 1 , 6–7 (Iowa 2004) (“[T]his court’s independent application of the rational basis test might result in a dissimilar outcome from that reached by the Supreme Court in considering the federal constitutional claim.”).

46
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1983–2015
2 sentences

2015“Before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967).

1983See Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824, 828 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705, 711 (1967); State v. Blackwell, 238 N.W.2d 131, 136-37 (Iowa 1976) (a federal constitutional error may be held harmless if the court is able to declare that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt).

33
State of Iowa v. Stephen Scott Prushagreen
iowa · 2016 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Coleman, 890 N.W.2d 284, 286 (Iowa 2017); State v. Prusha, 874 N.W.2d 627, 630 (Iowa 2016).

2019See State v. Coleman , 890 N.W.2d 284 , 286 (Iowa 2017) ; State v. Prusha , 874 N.W.2d 627 , 630 (Iowa 2016).

24
State of Iowa v. Jayel Antrone Colemangreen
iowa · 2017 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Coleman, 890 N.W.2d 284, 286 (Iowa 2017); State v. Prusha, 874 N.W.2d 627, 630 (Iowa 2016).

2019See State v. Coleman , 890 N.W.2d 284 , 286 (Iowa 2017) ; State v. Prusha , 874 N.W.2d 627 , 630 (Iowa 2016).

24
State of Iowa v. Lee Allen Breuergreen
iowa · 2012 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767 , 771–72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 50 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

22
State v. Brueggergreen
iowa · 2009 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767 , 771–72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 50 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

22
Callender v. Skilesgreen
iowa · 1999 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Callender v. Skiles, 591 N.W.2d 182, 187 (Iowa 1999). “[T]his court’s independent application of the rational basis test might result in a dissimilar outcome from that reached by the Supreme Court in considering the federal constitutional claim.” Racing Ass’n of Cent.

2007Callender v. Skiles, 591 N.W.2d 182, 187 (Iowa 1999). “[T]his court’s independent application of the rational basis test might result in a dissimilar outcome from that reached by the Supreme Court in considering the federal constitutional claim.” Racing Ass’n of Cent.

22
Miller v. Boone County Hospitalgreen
iowa · 1986 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004This result is particularly possible in view of the "the ill-defined parameters of the equal protection clause." Id. (quoting Miller v. Boone County Hosp., 394 N.W.2d 776, 781 (Iowa 1986)).

2004This result is particularly possible in view of the “the ill-defined parameters of the equal protection clause.” Id. (quoting Miller v. Boone County Hosp., 394 N.W.2d 776, 781 (Iowa 1986)).

22
Oyler v. Bolesgreen
scotus · 1962 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1976–1981
2 sentences

1981Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446, 453 (“Moreover, the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation.

1981Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446, 453 (“Moreover, the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation.

22
United States v. Willie Bell, (Two Cases)green
cadc · 1974 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1976–1981
2 sentences

1981Therefore grounds sup *136 porting a finding of a denial of equal protection were not alleged.”); United States v. Bell, 165 U.S.App.D.C. 146 , 506 F.2d 207, 222 (“Prosecutorial discretion in law enforcement, we have recognized, ‘is by its very nature exceedingly broad.’ And ‘the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation,’ but only so when ‘the selection [is] deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification.’ ” Footnotes omitted.).

1981Therefore grounds sup *136 porting a finding of a denial of equal protection were not alleged.”); United States v. Bell, 165 U.S.App.D.C. 146 , 506 F.2d 207, 222 (“Prosecutorial discretion in law enforcement, we have recognized, ‘is by its very nature exceedingly broad.’ And ‘the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation,’ but only so when ‘the selection [is] deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification.’ ” Footnotes omitted.).

22
State of Iowa v. Randall Lee Palsgreen
iowa · 2011 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767 , 771–72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 50 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

12
Greene v. Friend of the Court, Polk Countygreen
iowa · 1987 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Greene v. Friend of Ct., 406 N.W.2d 433, 436 (Iowa 1987).

11
Virginia v. Mooregreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See id. 18 We acknowledge that in State v. Brown, 39 N.E.3d 496, 502 (Ohio 2015), the Ohio Supreme Court held that “a traffic stop for a minor misdemeanor offense made by a township police officer without statutory authority to do so violates Article I, Section 14 of the Ohio Constitution.” The court reasoned, The government’s interests in permitting an officer without statutory jurisdiction or authority to make a traffic stop for a minor misdemeanor offense in these circumstances is minimal and is outweighed by the intrusion upon the individual’s liberty and privacy that necessarily arises ou

2019See id.

11
State v. Browngreen
ohio · 2015 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See id. 18 We acknowledge that in State v. Brown, 39 N.E.3d 496, 502 (Ohio 2015), the Ohio Supreme Court held that “a traffic stop for a minor misdemeanor offense made by a township police officer without statutory authority to do so violates Article I, Section 14 of the Ohio Constitution.” The court reasoned, The government’s interests in permitting an officer without statutory jurisdiction or authority to make a traffic stop for a minor misdemeanor offense in these circumstances is minimal and is outweighed by the intrusion upon the individual’s liberty and privacy that necessarily arises ou

11
State of Iowa v. Patrick Edouardgreen
iowa · 2014 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016State v. Edouard, 854 N.W.2d 421, 443 (Iowa 2014).

11
Maxine Veatch v. Bartels Lutheran Homegreen
ca8 · 2010 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Compare Iowa Code § 804.7 (3) (requiring that an officer have reasonable ground to believe an indictable offense has been committed), with Veatch II, 627 F.3d at 1257 (noting the Fourth Amendment standard allows warrantless arrests if the officer has probable cause to believe any offense has been committed).

11
Sullivan v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In making this determination, the question “‘is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error.’” State v. Hensley, 534 N.W.2d 379, 383 (Iowa 1995) (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 (1993)).

11
State of Iowa v. William Arthur Dewittgreen
iowa · 2012 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015State v. Dewitt, 811 N.W.2d 460, 467 (Iowa 2012).

11
State v. Hensleygreen
iowa · 1995 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015In making this determination, the question “‘is not whether, in a trial that occurred without the error, a guilty verdict would surely have been rendered but whether the guilty verdict actually rendered in this trial was surely unattributable to the error.’” State v. Hensley, 534 N.W.2d 379, 383 (Iowa 1995) (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 279 (1993)).

11
Home Builders Ass'n of Greater Des Moines v. City of West Des Moinesgreen
iowa · 2002 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013And in Home Builders Ass’n of Greater Des Moines v. City of West Des Moines, we rejected a federal constitutional challenge to a parks fee imposed on residential but not commercial developers, and based on the geographic size of the parcel, without regard to the anticipated density of the proposed subdivision. 644 N.W.2d 339 , 352–53 (Iowa 2002).

2013And in Home Builders Ass’n of Greater Des Moines v. City of West Des Moines, we rejected a federal constitutional challenge to a parks fee imposed on residential but not commercial developers, and based on the geographic size of the parcel, without regard to the anticipated density of the proposed subdivision. 644 N.W.2d 339, 352-53 (Iowa 2002).

11
Teague v. Lanegreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012There, the Court indicated that “[u]nless they fall within an exception to the general rule, new constitutional rules of criminal procedure will not be applicable to those cases which have become final before the new rules are announced.” Id. at 310 , 109 S.Ct. at 1075 , 103 L.Ed.2d at 356 (emphasis added). 2 Teague defined a new rule as one that “breaks new ground or imposes a new obligation on the States or the Federal Government” or, to put it another way, “was not dictated by precedent existing at the time the defendant’s conviction became final.” Id. at 301 , 109 S.Ct. at 1070 , 103 L.Ed.

2012There, the Court indicated that “[u]nless they fall within an exception to the general rule, new constitutional rules of criminal procedure will not be applicable to those cases which have become final before the new rules are announced.” Id. at 310 , 109 S.Ct. at 1075 , 103 L.Ed.2d at 356 (emphasis added). 2 Teague defined a new rule as one that “breaks new ground or imposes a new obligation on the States or the Federal Government” or, to put it another way, “was not dictated by precedent existing at the time the defendant’s conviction became final.” Id. at 301 , 109 S.Ct. at 1070 , 103 L.Ed.

11
United States v. Carltongreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Justice O’Connor suggested in her concurring opinion that “[a] period of retroactivity longer than the year preceding the legislative session in which the law was enacted would raise, in [her] view, serious constitutional questions.” Carlton, 512 U.S. at 38 , 114 S.Ct. at 2026 , 129 L.Ed.2d at 33 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

2010Justice O’Connor suggested in her concurring opinion that “[a] period of retroactivity longer than the year preceding the legislative session in which the law was enacted would raise, in [her] view, serious constitutional questions.” Carlton, 512 U.S. at 38 , 114 S.Ct. at 2026 , 129 L.Ed.2d at 33 (O’Connor, J., concurring).

11
State v. Snethengreen
iowa · 1976 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See State v. Kasel, 488 N.W.2d 706, 709 (Iowa 1992) (recognizing Mosley as the appropriate analysis under the Federal Constitution when a suspect invokes his or her right to *847 silence and later talks to the authorities); State v. Snethen, 245 N.W.2d 308, 314 (Iowa 1976) (same). 2 2.

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State v. Kaselgreen
iowa · 1992 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See State v. Kasel, 488 N.W.2d 706, 709 (Iowa 1992) (recognizing Mosley as the appropriate analysis under the Federal Constitution when a suspect invokes his or her right to *847 silence and later talks to the authorities); State v. Snethen, 245 N.W.2d 308, 314 (Iowa 1976) (same). 2 2.

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Boykin v. Alabamagreen
scotus · 1969 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984The United States Supreme Court has held that a valid waiver of federal constitutional rights on the record in a guilty plea proceeding is a federal constitutional requirement: "We cannot presume a waiver of these three important federal rights from a silent record." Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 , 89 S.Ct. 1709, 1712 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274, 279-80 (1969).

1984The United States Supreme Court has held that a valid waiver of federal constitutional rights on the record in a guilty plea proceeding is a federal constitutional requirement: "We cannot presume a waiver of these three important federal rights from a silent record." Boykin v. Alabama, 395 U.S. 238, 243 , 89 S.Ct. 1709, 1712 , 23 L.Ed.2d 274, 279-80 (1969).

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Brady v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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State v. Blackwellgreen
iowa · 1976 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
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Buckley v. Valeogreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
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State v. Walkergreen
iowa · 1975 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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Andrus v. Allardgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
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Iowa Civil Liberties Union v. Critelligreen
iowa · 1976 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
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United States v. Raymond Berryhill, and Carolyn Denise Holley, A/K/A Linda Adamsgreen
ca8 · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey red
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2022In Casey, as noted, the Supreme Court had upheld a similar 24-hour waiting period against a federal constitutional challenge. 505 U.S. at 887 .

2022In Casey, as noted, the Supreme Court had upheld a similar 24-hour waiting period against a federal constitutional challenge. 505 U.S. at 887 .

32022–2022
Daniel King v. State of Iowa green
iowa · 2011
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767 , 771–72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 50 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

2015See, e.g., State v. Breuer, 808 N.W.2d 195, 200 (Iowa 2012); State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72 (Iowa 2011); King, 797 N.W.2d at 571 ; State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009).

22015–2015
Maxine Gail Veatch v. City of Waverly and Jason Leonard, Individually and in His Official Capacity green
iowa · 2015
1 sentence

2023The magistrate’s finding in the criminal case that there was probable cause Richards committed a public offense arguably has preclusive effect here, but we are mindful that “[t]he statutory standard for warrantless arrests under [chapter 804] is not identical to the federal constitutional standard,” Veatch, 858 N.W.2d at 7–8, so we conduct an independent assessment.

12023–2023
Padilla v. Kentucky green
scotus · 2010
1 sentence

2012There, the Court indicated that “[u]nless they fall within an exception to the general rule, new constitutional rules of criminal procedure will not be applicable to those cases which have become final before the new rules are announced.” Id. at 310 , 109 S.Ct. at 1075 , 103 L.Ed.2d at 356 (emphasis added). 2 Teague defined a new rule as one that “breaks new ground or imposes a new obligation on the States or the Federal Government” or, to put it another way, “was not dictated by precedent existing at the time the defendant’s conviction became final.” Id. at 301 , 109 S.Ct. at 1070 , 103 L.Ed.

12012–2012
Yarborough v. Alvarado green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2009However, subsequent to our decision in Smith , the Supreme Court decided Yarborough v. Alvarado, 541 U.S. 652 , 124 S.Ct. 2140 , 158 L.Ed.2d 938 (2004), which questions whether age is a factor to consider under a federal constitutional analysis.

2009However, subsequent to our decision in Smith , the Supreme Court decided Yarborough v. Alvarado, 541 U.S. 652 , 124 S.Ct. 2140 , 158 L.Ed.2d 938 (2004), which questions whether age is a factor to consider under a federal constitutional analysis.

12009–2009
Brown v. Merlo green
cal · 1973
11980–1980
Ramey v. Ramey green
sc · 1979
11980–1980
McGeehan v. Bunch green
nm · 1975
11980–1980
Simon v. Eastern Kentucky Welfare Rights Organization green
scotus · 1976
11979–1979
Berryhill v. United States green
scotus · 1972
11974–1974
Daras v. United States green
scotus · 1972
11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 614.1 (5) IA § Iowa Code § 707.1 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 910.2 (4) IA § Iowa Code § 146A.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 17A.19 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 453B.12 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 595.4 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 598.19 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 600A.4 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 692A.103 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 701.1 (3) USC § 18u.s.c.1531 (3)

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

CA 589 (1966–2026) TX 294 (1968–2026) CT 150 (1966–2026) OR 123 (1967–2026) IN 104 (1969–2026) NY 86 (1967–2025) KS 84 (1969–2024) PA 80 (1967–2025) IL 74 (1967–2026) VA 73 (1920–2026) WA 69 (1961–2025) GA 58 (1976–2025) NJ 54 (1967–2025) OH 53 (1968–2025) AL 50 (1947–2024) NH 48 (1983–2017) LA 45 (1969–2018) KY 44 (1968–2025) UT 44 (1988–2025) MI 43 (1966–2025) MD 39 (1962–2024) ND 38 (1964–2025) NC 38 (1971–2024) MO 37 (1958–2020) IA 37 (1974–2023) TN 32 (1970–2025) ID 32 (1970–2021) MA 31 (1967–2025) FL 31 (1936–2025) OK 29 (1962–2025) MT 27 (1971–2010) NM 27 (1967–2025) CO 25 (1970–2026) AZ 25 (1971–2021) DC 25 (1968–2022) WI 24 (1967–2026) MN 24 (1969–2024) MS 24 (1983–2012) AK 20 (1969–2026) RI 19 (1968–2008) WY 17 (1977–2019) WV 17 (1978–2025) AR 15 (1978–2018) ME 13 (1973–2025) SD 13 (1977–2022) SC 11 (1987–2025) NV 10 (1967–2022) VT 10 (1978–2015) NE 10 (1982–2023) HI 9 (1973–2024) DE 7 (1971–2022) VI 4 (2010–2015)

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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