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33 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1925–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Lucio v. Stategreen
ind · 2009 · cited in 8 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. at 93. [19] “Because the trial court is best positioned to assess the circumstances of an error and its probable impact on the jury, ‘[t]he denial of a mistrial lies within the sound discretion of the trial court,’ and this Court reviews only for abuse of that discretion.” Lucio v. State, 907 N.E.2d 1008, 1010 (Ind. 2009) (quoting Gill v. State, 730 N.E.2d 709, 712 (Ind. 2000)).

2018“Because the trial court is best positioned to assess the circumstances of an error and its probable impact on the jury, ‘[t]he denial of a mistrial lies within the sound discretion of the trial court,’ and this Court reviews only for abuse of that discretion.” Lucio v. State, 907 N.E.2d 1008, 1010 (Ind. 2009) (quoting Gill v. State, 730 N.E.2d 709, 712 (Ind. 2000)).

88
Gill v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. at 93. [19] “Because the trial court is best positioned to assess the circumstances of an error and its probable impact on the jury, ‘[t]he denial of a mistrial lies within the sound discretion of the trial court,’ and this Court reviews only for abuse of that discretion.” Lucio v. State, 907 N.E.2d 1008, 1010 (Ind. 2009) (quoting Gill v. State, 730 N.E.2d 709, 712 (Ind. 2000)).

2018“Because the trial court is best positioned to assess the circumstances of an error and its probable impact on the jury, ‘[t]he denial of a mistrial lies within the sound discretion of the trial court,’ and this Court reviews only for abuse of that discretion.” Lucio v. State, 907 N.E.2d 1008, 1010 (Ind. 2009) (quoting Gill v. State, 730 N.E.2d 709, 712 (Ind. 2000)).

33
Brown v. Stategreen
ind · 1995 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2020
2 sentences

2020While the Brown decision predates the formal totality of the circumstances test announced in Litchfield, the case nonetheless turns on the reasonableness of police behavior with respect to “those areas of life that Hoosiers regard as private.” Id. at 79 (citation omitted).

2005See Brown v. State, 653 N.E.2d 77, 79 (Ind.1995).

22
Vernon v. Kroger Co.green
ind · 1999 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See also, Vernon v. The Kroger Co., 712 N.E.2d 976 (Ind.1999) (using totality of the circumstances test to determine if owner of store owed duty to customer to take reasonable care to protect against a third-party criminal attack in the store parking lot); L.W. v. Western Golf Assoc., 712 N.E.2d 983 (Ind.1999) (using totality of circumstances test to determine if owner of student housing owed duty to protect student against criminal acts of third party).

2012See also, Vernon v. The Kroger Co., 712 N.E.2d 976 (Ind. 1999) (using totality of the circumstances test to determine if owner of store owed duty to customer to take reasonable care to protect against a third-party criminal attack in the store parking lot); L.W. v. Western Golf Assoc., 712 N.E.2d 983 (Ind. 1999) (using totality of circumstances test to determine if owner of student housing owed duty to protect student against criminal acts of third party).

22
State v. Kellergreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2017
2 sentences

2017Factors that may be considered when reviewing the totality of the circumstances for whether a waiver of rights was voluntary, include “police coercion, the length of the interrogation, its location, its continuity, as well as the defendant’s maturity, education, physical condition, and mental health.” State v. Keller, 845 N.E.2d 154, 165 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006).

2016Id. [16] Montgomery does not allege that she suffered physical abuse, psychological intimidation, or deceptive interrogation tactics, nor does the record support the idea that Montgomery was mistreated while at the command post.

13
United States v. Rosivito Hoskinsgreen
ca7 · 2001 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015Id. at 1127-1128 (citing Hoskins, 243 F.3d at 411 ).

2015The Court also observed that, “[i]n each of these waiver-by-conduct cases, ... the courts , recognized that, just like an express verbal waiver, an implied waiver is not valid absent a finding under the totality of the circumstances that the waiver is knowing and intelligent” and that “this finding invariably included evidence of an admonition to the defendant on the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.” Id. (citing Hoskins, 243 F.3d at 411 ; Irorere, 228 F.3d at 828 ). [18] The Court in Poynter then noted that, in United States v. Hoskins, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, in

12
Washburn v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Washburn, 868 N.E.2d at 601 (staleness of information included in totality of the circumstances analysis when determining the existence of reasonable suspicion).

11
Stokes v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018“We afford the trial court such deference on appeal because the trial court is in the best position to evaluate the relevant circumstances of an event and its impact on the jury.” Stokes v. State, 919 N.E.2d 1240, 1243 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010), trans. denied.

11
Tolliver v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Tolliver, 922 N.E.2d at 1281 (noting that any error in admitting hearsay statements as statements against interest under Ind. Evidence Rule 804(b)(3) was harmless where independent eyewitness testimony identified Tolliver as the shooter and other testimony linked Tolliver to the type of gun used to kill the victim).

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Stokes v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Stokes v. State, 922 N.E.2d 758, 762 (Ind.Ct.App. 2010), trans. denied.

2011Stokes v. State, 922 N.E.2d 758, 762 (Ind.Ct.App. 2010), trans. denied.

11
Myers v. Stategreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See Myers v. State, 839 N.E.2d 1146 (Ind.2005).

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Magley v. Stategreen
ind · 1975 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984Thomas, 443 N.E.2d at 1199 ; Kern, 426 N.E.2d at 387 ; Magley, 263 Ind. at 628 , 335 N.E.2d at 818 (totality of the circumstances test).

1984Thomas, 443 N.E.2d at 1199 ; Kern, 426 N.E.2d at 387 ; Magley, 263 Ind. at 628 , 335 N.E.2d at 818 (totality of the circumstances test).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Lucky Irorere green
ca7 · 2000
2 sentences

2015The Court also observed that, “[i]n each of these waiver-by-conduct cases, ... the courts , recognized that, just like an express verbal waiver, an implied waiver is not valid absent a finding under the totality of the circumstances that the waiver is knowing and intelligent” and that “this finding invariably included evidence of an admonition to the defendant on the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.” Id. (citing Hoskins, 243 F.3d at 411 ; Irorere, 228 F.3d at 828 ). [18] The Court in Poynter then noted that, in United States v. Hoskins, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, in

2015The Court also observed that, “[i]n each of these waiver-by-conduct cases, ... the courts , recognized that, just like an express verbal waiver, an implied waiver is not valid absent a finding under the totality of the circumstances that the waiver is knowing and intelligent” and that “this finding invariably included evidence of an admonition to the defendant on the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.” Id. (citing Hoskins, 243 F.3d at 411 ; Irorere, 228 F.3d at 828 ). [18] The Court in Poynter then noted that, in United States v. Hoskins, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, in

22001–2015
L.W. v. Western Golf Ass'n green
ind · 1999
2 sentences

2012See also, Vernon v. The Kroger Co., 712 N.E.2d 976 (Ind.1999) (using totality of the circumstances test to determine if owner of store owed duty to customer to take reasonable care to protect against a third-party criminal attack in the store parking lot); L.W. v. Western Golf Assoc., 712 N.E.2d 983 (Ind.1999) (using totality of circumstances test to determine if owner of student housing owed duty to protect student against criminal acts of third party).

2012See also, Vernon v. The Kroger Co., 712 N.E.2d 976 (Ind. 1999) (using totality of the circumstances test to determine if owner of store owed duty to customer to take reasonable care to protect against a third-party criminal attack in the store parking lot); L.W. v. Western Golf Assoc., 712 N.E.2d 983 (Ind. 1999) (using totality of circumstances test to determine if owner of student housing owed duty to protect student against criminal acts of third party).

22012–2012
Kroger Co. v. Plonski green
ind · 2010
2 sentences

2012In later cases, our Supreme Court has continued to follow this test and reiterated that “when the landowner is in a position to take reasonable precautions to protect his guest from a foreseeable criminal act, courts should not hesitate to hold that a duty exists.” Paragon Family Rest. v. Bartolini, 799 N.E.2d at 1053 ; The Kroger Co. v. Plonski, 930 N.E.2d 1 (Ind.2010) (store owner owed duty to protect customer from criminal acts of all third parties, not just other patrons or guests, but issue of fact whether criminal activity was foreseeable).

2012In later cases, our Supreme Court has continued to follow this test and reiterated that “when the landowner is in a position to take reasonable precautions to protect his guest from a foreseeable criminal act, courts should not hesitate to hold that a duty exists.” Paragon Family Rest. v. Bartolini, 799 N.E.2d at 1053 ; The Kroger Co. v. Plonski, 930 N.E.2d 1 (Ind. 2010) (store owner owed duty to protect customer from criminal acts of all third parties, not just other patrons or guests, but issue of fact whether criminal activity was foreseeable).

22012–2012
Paragon Family Restaurant v. Bartolini green
ind · 2003
2 sentences

2012In later cases, our Supreme Court has continued to follow this test and reiterated that “when the landowner is in a position to take reasonable precautions to protect his guest from a foreseeable criminal act, courts should not hesitate to hold that a duty exists.” Paragon Family Rest. v. Bartolini, 799 N.E.2d at 1053 ; The Kroger Co. v. Plonski, 930 N.E.2d 1 (Ind.2010) (store owner owed duty to protect customer from criminal acts of all third parties, not just other patrons or guests, but issue of fact whether criminal activity was foreseeable).

2012In later cases, our Supreme Court has continued to follow this test and reiterated that “when the landowner is in a position to take reasonable precautions to protect his guest from a foreseeable criminal act, courts should not hesitate to hold that a duty exists.” Paragon Family Rest. v. Bartolini, 799 N.E.2d at 1053 ; The Kroger Co. v. Plonski, 930 N.E.2d 1 (Ind. 2010) (store owner owed duty to protect customer from criminal acts of all third parties, not just other patrons or guests, but issue of fact whether criminal activity was foreseeable).

22012–2012
Reid v. State neutral
ind · 1986
2 sentences

1986For the reasons stated in my dissent in White v. State, supra , and my dissents in Simpson v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 205 and Reid v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 207 ; I would hold that the Neeley standard applies here, and reverse and remand and require that post-conviction relief be granted.

1986For the reasons stated in my dissent in White v. State, supra, and my dissents in Simpson v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 205 , Reid v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 207 ; I would hold that the Neeley standard applies here, and reverse and remand and require that post-conviction relief be granted in the form of permission to withdraw the plea of guilty and make a new plea.

21986–1986
Simpson v. State green
ind · 1986
2 sentences

1986For the reasons stated in my dissent in White v. State, supra , and my dissents in Simpson v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 205 and Reid v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 207 ; I would hold that the Neeley standard applies here, and reverse and remand and require that post-conviction relief be granted.

1986For the reasons stated in my dissent in White v. State, supra, and my dissents in Simpson v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 205 , Reid v. State (1986), Ind., 499 N.E.2d 207 ; I would hold that the Neeley standard applies here, and reverse and remand and require that post-conviction relief be granted in the form of permission to withdraw the plea of guilty and make a new plea.

21986–1986
Jeffrey Fairbanks v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2019
1 sentence

2020Id. at 568 . [14] Indiana Code section 31-32-5-1 provides, in relevant part: Any rights guaranteed to a child under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Indiana, or any other law may be waived only: * * * * (2) by the child’s parent . . . if: (A) that person knowingly and voluntarily waives the right; (B) that person has no interest adverse to the child; (C) meaningful consultation has occurred between that person and the child; and (D) the child knowingly and voluntarily joins with the waiver[.] Furthermore, in determining whether any waiver of rights during

12020–2020
Estrada v. State green
indctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2020Estrada, 969 N.E.2d at 1042 . [18] Here, seventeen-year-old Howard was just over a month shy of his eighteenth birthday when Detective Margetson called his parents, asking to speak with Howard about “an investigation regarding his sister [D.L.].” Tr.

12020–2020
Thomas v. State green
ind · 2002
1 sentence

2017Id. [15] Webster argues that even if the Thomas court determined that the jury instruction was harmless based on the fact that there was sufficient evidence Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Opinion 71A03-1610-CR-2319 | October 31, 2017 Page 8 of 16 establishing the defendant’s guilt, the same conclusion cannot be made in the present case.

12017–2017
Miller v. State green
ind · 2002
1 sentence

2014State v. Keller, 845 N.E.2d 154 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (citing Miller v. State, 770 N.E.2d 763 (Ind. 2002)).

12014–2014
United States v. Kneeland green
ca1 · 1998
1 sentence

2001See Hoskins, 243 F.3d at 411 ; Irorere, 228 F.3d at 828 ; Kneeland, 148 F.3d at 11 ; Bauer, 956 F.2d at 695 ; Weninger, 624 F.2d at 167 .

12001–2001
United States v. Frederick W. Bauer green
ca7 · 1992
1 sentence

2001See Hoskins, 243 F.3d at 411 ; Irorere, 228 F.3d at 828 ; Kneeland, 148 F.3d at 11 ; Bauer, 956 F.2d at 695 ; Weninger, 624 F.2d at 167 .

12001–2001
United States v. Roman G. Weninger green
ca10 · 1980
1 sentence

2001See Hoskins, 243 F.3d at 411 ; Irorere, 228 F.3d at 828 ; Kneeland, 148 F.3d at 11 ; Bauer, 956 F.2d at 695 ; Weninger, 624 F.2d at 167 .

12001–2001
Otte v. Otte green
indctapp · 1995
1 sentence

1996The law of the case doctrine requires the presence of "facts established at one stage of a proceeding, which were part of an issue on which judgment was entered and appeal taken ..." Otte, supra, at 83 .

11996–1996
Thomas v. State green
ind · 1983
1 sentence

1984Thomas, 443 N.E.2d at 1199 ; Kern, 426 N.E.2d at 387 ; Magley, 263 Ind. at 628 , 335 N.E.2d at 818 (totality of the circumstances test).

11984–1984
Kern v. State green
ind · 1981
2 sentences

1984"When reviewing the denial of a motion to suppress a confession and the admission of that confession at trial, we do not reweigh the evidence." Kern, 426 N.E.2d at 387 .

1984Thomas, 443 N.E.2d at 1199 ; Kern, 426 N.E.2d at 387 ; Magley, 263 Ind. at 628 , 335 N.E.2d at 818 (totality of the circumstances test).

11984–1984
Bituminous Casualty Corporation v. Hubert Hedinger D/B/A Hedinger Roofing Company green
ca7 · 1969
1 sentence

1983Bituminous Casualty Corp. v. Hedinger (7th Cir.1969), 407 F.2d 655, 656 .

11983–1983
Court Rooms of America, Inc. v. Diefenbach green
indctapp · 1980
1 sentence

1981Finally it was agreed upon by the parties that a figure of $100.00 per day would be appropriate in the circumstances and this clause was made a part of the agreement of the parties.” *124 4) Due to this continuing liability the Diefenbachs claimed substantially reduced credit power which adversely affected them in that: a) they were denied financing for a new home at an interest rate of 9.5% after which the interest rate increased to over 10.5%; b) the contingent liability interfered with their proposed purchase of Royal Typewriter Company of Fort Wayne, Ind. which was at that time earning app

11981–1981
Cole v. State green
ind · 1922
11972–1972
Pokraka v. Lummus Co. green
ind · 1952
11972–1972
State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance v. Mid-Century Insurance green
indctapp · 1970
11972–1972
Hocking Valley Ry. Co. v. Whitaker neutral
ca6 · 1924
11925–1925

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-8 (3)

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