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minimum standard in Tennessee

34 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1956–2023 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Kinggreen
tenn · 2014 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015See King, 432 S.W.3d at 326-28 .

2014See King, 432 S.W.3d at 326-28.

22
State v. Dicksgreen
tenn · 1981 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Middlebrooks, 840 S.W.2d at 338 (citing State v. Dicks, 615 S.W.2d 126, 132 (Tenn. 1981) (recognizing that this Court may impose higher standards and stronger protections than those set by the federal constitution)).

2013Middlebrooks, 840 S.W.2d at 338 (citing State v. Dicks, 615 S.W.2d 126, 132 (Tenn.1981) (recognizing that this Court may impose higher standards and stronger protections than those set by the federal constitution)).

22
Frazier v. Stategreen
tenn · 2010 · cited in 7 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2023
2 sentences

2022However, our supreme court has stated that while these rules “set forth a minimum standard of service to which post-conviction counsel is held,” they “do not provide any basis for relief from a conviction or sentence.” Id. at 681 .

2017However, our supreme court has stated that while Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 28 section 6(C)(2) and section 6(C)(3) “set forth a minimum standard of service to which post-conviction counsel is held,” they “do not provide any basis for relief from a conviction or sentence.” Id. at 681 .

17
House v. Stategreen
tenn · 1995 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022“All that due process requires in the post- conviction setting is that the defendant have ‘the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner.’” Stokes v. State, 146 S.W.3d 56, 61 (Tenn. 2004) (quoting House v. State, 911 S.W.2d 705, 711 (Tenn. 1995)).

11
Stokes v. Stategreen
tenn · 2004 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022“All that due process requires in the post- conviction setting is that the defendant have ‘the opportunity to be heard at a meaningful time and in a meaningful manner.’” Stokes v. State, 146 S.W.3d 56, 61 (Tenn. 2004) (quoting House v. State, 911 S.W.2d 705, 711 (Tenn. 1995)).

11
Hessmer v. Hessmergreen
tennctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017The Court of Appeals found Mr. Mathes’s argument “unavailing,” explaining that “[t]he leniency we may afford to pleadings drafted by pro se litigants does not extend to excusing such litigants ‘from complying with the same substantive and procedural rules that represented parties are expected to observe.’” Id. at *7 (quoting Hessmer v. Hessmer, 138 S.W.3d 901, 903 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2003)).

11
State v. Dycusgreen
tenn · 2014 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Dycus, 456 S.W.3d at 930 (concluding that the trial court‟s analysis of one of the factors was not adequate to “satisfy the minimum standard set forth in King”).

11
State v. Wadegreen
tenn · 1993 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004A minimum requirement mandated by the Due Process Clause includes, “written notice of the claimed violations of [probation or] parole.” Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778, 786 , 93 S. Ct. 1756, 1761-62 (1973) (citing Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 489 , 92 S. Ct. 2593, 2604 (1972); see also Wade, 863 S.W.2d at 408 .

11
Gagnon v. Scarpellired
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004A minimum requirement mandated by the Due Process Clause includes, “written notice of the claimed violations of [probation or] parole.” Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778, 786 , 93 S. Ct. 1756, 1761-62 (1973) (citing Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 489 , 92 S. Ct. 2593, 2604 (1972); see also Wade, 863 S.W.2d at 408 .

2004A minimum requirement mandated by the Due Process Clause includes, “written notice of the claimed violations of [probation or] parole.” Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778, 786 , 93 S. Ct. 1756, 1761-62 (1973) (citing Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 489 , 92 S. Ct. 2593, 2604 (1972); see also Wade, 863 S.W.2d at 408 .

11
Morrissey v. Brewergreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004A minimum requirement mandated by the Due Process Clause includes, “written notice of the claimed violations of [probation or] parole.” Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778, 786 , 93 S. Ct. 1756, 1761-62 (1973) (citing Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 489 , 92 S. Ct. 2593, 2604 (1972); see also Wade, 863 S.W.2d at 408 .

2004A minimum requirement mandated by the Due Process Clause includes, “written notice of the claimed violations of [probation or] parole.” Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778, 786 , 93 S. Ct. 1756, 1761-62 (1973) (citing Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471, 489 , 92 S. Ct. 2593, 2604 (1972); see also Wade, 863 S.W.2d at 408 .

11
State v. Melsongreen
tenn · 1982 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See State v. Melson, 638 S.W.2d 342 (Tenn. 1982), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1137 (1983).

11
Bolder v. Missourigreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See State v. Melson, 638 S.W.2d 342 (Tenn. 1982), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1137 (1983).

11
Marks v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Marks 430 U.S. at 193, 97 S.Ct. at 993 .

2000See Marks 430 U.S. at 193, 97 S.Ct. at 993 .

11
Doe v. Norrisgreen
tenn · 1988 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998As I noted in Black , however, the determinations of the United States Supreme Court set only a minimum standard and do not limit this Court’s authority to provide greater protection under the Tennessee Constitution. 815 S.W.2d at 192 (citing Doe v. Norris, 751 S.W.2d 834, 838 (Tenn.1988) and Miller v. State, 584 S.W.2d 758, 761 (Tenn.1979)).

1998As I noted in Black , however, the determinations of the United States Supreme Court set only a minimum standard and do not limit this Court's authority to provide greater protection under the Tennessee Constitution. 815 S.W.2d at 192 (citing Doe v. Norris, 751 S.W.2d 834, 838 (Tenn.1988) and Miller v. State, 584 S.W.2d 758, 761 (Tenn.1979)).

11
Miller v. Stategreen
tenn · 1979 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998As I noted in Black , however, the determinations of the United States Supreme Court set only a minimum standard and do not limit this Court’s authority to provide greater protection under the Tennessee Constitution. 815 S.W.2d at 192 (citing Doe v. Norris, 751 S.W.2d 834, 838 (Tenn.1988) and Miller v. State, 584 S.W.2d 758, 761 (Tenn.1979)).

1998As I noted in Black , however, the determinations of the United States Supreme Court set only a minimum standard and do not limit this Court's authority to provide greater protection under the Tennessee Constitution. 815 S.W.2d at 192 (citing Doe v. Norris, 751 S.W.2d 834, 838 (Tenn.1988) and Miller v. State, 584 S.W.2d 758, 761 (Tenn.1979)).

11
State v. Howellgreen
tenn · 1993 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994See State v. Howell, 868 S.W.2d 238, 267-68 (Tenn.1993) (Reid, C.J., concurring). .

11
California v. Greenwoodgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

11
Tutton v. Pattersongreen
tenn · 1986 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Schneckloth v. Bustamontegreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Middlebrooks red
tenn · 1992
2 sentences

2013Middlebrooks, 840 S.W.2d at 338 (citing State v. Dicks, 615 S.W.2d 126, 132 (Tenn. 1981) (recognizing that this Court may impose higher standards and stronger protections than those set by the federal constitution)).

2013Middlebrooks, 840 S.W.2d at 338 (citing State v. Dicks, 615 S.W.2d 126, 132 (Tenn. 1981) (recognizing that this Court may impose higher standards and stronger protections than those set by the federal constitution)).

31994–2013
Miller v. Berry green
tennctapp · 1970
2 sentences

2001Miller, 457 S.W.2d at 862-63 .

2001Miller, 457 S.W.2d at 862-63 .

22001–2001
Brady v. United States green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1992He thus stands as a witness against himself and he is shielded by the Fifth Amendment from being compelled to do so — hence the minimum requirement that his plea be the voluntary expression of his own choice. 397 U.S. at 748 , 90 S.Ct. at 1468-69 .

1992He thus stands as a witness against himself and he is shielded by the Fifth Amendment from being compelled to do so — hence the minimum requirement that his plea be the voluntary expression of his own choice. 397 U.S. at 748 , 90 S.Ct. at 1468-69 .

21992–1992
Santosky v. Kramer green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2015In Santosky v. Kramer, the United States Supreme Court determined that' “in any given proceeding, the minimum standard of proof tolerated by the due process requirement reflects not only the weight of the private and public interests affected, but also a societal judgment about how the risk of error should be distributed between the litigants.” 455 U.S. 745, 755 , 102 S.Ct. 1388 , 71 L.Ed.2d 599 (1982).

2015In Santosky v. Kramer, the United States Supreme Court determined that' “in any given proceeding, the minimum standard of proof tolerated by the due process requirement reflects not only the weight of the private and public interests affected, but also a societal judgment about how the risk of error should be distributed between the litigants.” 455 U.S. 745, 755 , 102 S.Ct. 1388 , 71 L.Ed.2d 599 (1982).

12015–2015
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2010Other jurisdictions have similarly held that a statutory right to post-conviction counsel, while not requiring the level of performance set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), does require a minimum level of assistance.

2010Other jurisdictions have similarly held that a statutory right to post-conviction counsel, while not requiring the level of performance set forth in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), does require a minimum level of assistance.

12010–2010
O'Hara Ex Rel. H.O. v. General Motors Corp. green
ca5 · 2007
1 sentence

2010Id. at 763 .

12010–2010
Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2001Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah, 508 U.S. at 533 , 113 S.Ct. at 2227 .

2001Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc. v. City of Hialeah, 508 U.S. at 533 , 113 S.Ct. at 2227 .

12001–2001
Davis v. United States green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2000The Davis court stated that the suspect “must articulate his desire to have counsel present sufficiently clearly that a reasonable police officer in the circumstances would understand the statement to be a request for an attorney.” Davis, 512 U.S. at 459 , 114 S. Ct. at 2355 .

2000The Davis court stated that the suspect “must articulate his desire to have counsel present sufficiently clearly that a reasonable police officer in the circumstances would understand the statement to be a request for an attorney.” Davis, 512 U.S. at 459 , 114 S. Ct. at 2355 .

12000–2000
State v. Black green
tenn · 1991
2 sentences

1998As I noted in Black , however, the determinations of the United States Supreme Court set only a minimum standard and do not limit this Court’s authority to provide greater protection under the Tennessee Constitution. 815 S.W.2d at 192 (citing Doe v. Norris, 751 S.W.2d 834, 838 (Tenn.1988) and Miller v. State, 584 S.W.2d 758, 761 (Tenn.1979)).

1998As I noted in Black , however, the determinations of the United States Supreme Court set only a minimum standard and do not limit this Court's authority to provide greater protection under the Tennessee Constitution. 815 S.W.2d at 192 (citing Doe v. Norris, 751 S.W.2d 834, 838 (Tenn.1988) and Miller v. State, 584 S.W.2d 758, 761 (Tenn.1979)).

11998–1998
Tennessee v. Middlebrooks green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1994Tennessee’s first degree murder statute, as amended in 1989, remains the most unrestricted definition of a class of death-eligible defendants permitted under the federal constitution. 1 State v. Middlebrooks, 840 S.W.2d 317, 337-38 , c ert. dismissed, — U.S.—, 114 S.Ct. 651 , 126 L.Ed.2d 555 (1993).

1994Tennessee’s first degree murder statute, as amended in 1989, remains the most unrestricted definition of a class of death-eligible defendants permitted under the federal constitution. 1 State v. Middlebrooks, 840 S.W.2d 317, 337-38 , c ert. dismissed, — U.S.—, 114 S.Ct. 651 , 126 L.Ed.2d 555 (1993).

11994–1994
Sibron v. New York green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

11991–1991
Oregon v. Hass green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

11991–1991
California v. Ramos green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

1991California v. Ramos, 463 U.S. 992, 1013-1014 , 103 S.Ct. 3446, 3460 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1171 (1983); see also California v. Greenwood, 486 U.S. 35, 50 , 108 S.Ct. 1625, 1630 , 100 L.Ed.2d 30 (1988); Oregon v. Hass, 420 U.S. 714, 719 , 95 S.Ct. 1215, 1219 , 43 L.Ed.2d 570 (1975); Sibron v. New York, 392 U.S. 40, 60-61 , 88 S.Ct. 1889, 1901-1902 , 20 L.Ed.2d 917 (1968).

11991–1991
Ake v. Oklahoma green
scotus · 1985
11989–1989
Boughton v. Price green
idaho · 1950
11963–1963
Harris v. France green
tennctapp · 1950
11958–1958
Godsey v. Lenderson neutral
tennctapp · 1929
11958–1958
Jowett v. Pennsylvania Power Co. green
pa · 1955
11956–1956

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-107 (6) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-110 (6) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-204 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-206 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-103 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-30-106 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-202 (4) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-203 (4) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-401 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-111 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-313 (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

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