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29 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2019 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Ashby v. Stategreen2 sentences2007The Ashby court held that “[i]t is a clear constitutional principle that a confession or admission of the accused is inadmissible if it was obtained by a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment.” Id. at 195. 1989A statement offering medical assistance does not constitute a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment proscribed by Ashby v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 316 , 354 N.E.2d 192 . | 6 | 21 |
Fowler v. Stategreen2 sentences2012The relevant inquiry is whether the challenged police conduct induced a confes don which was not freely self-determined.” Fowler v. State, 483 N.E.2d 739, 744 (Ind. 1985) (citation omitted). 4 .The first part of this passage is drawn from the transcript of the suppression hearing as State's Exhibit 1, a video recording of the interview, was published. 1987In Fowler v. State (1985), Ind., 483 N.E.2d 739, 744 , we stated: A confession is inadmissible when obtained by a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment. | 2 | 3 |
Long v. Stategreen2 sentences1985Long v. State, (1981) Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284 ; Johnson v. State, (1978) 269 Ind. 370 , 380 N.E.2d 1236 . *148 It is true that a confession is inadmissible if obtained by a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment. 1981See, Long, supra; Love, supra; Turpin, supra; Harrison, supra; Ortiz, supra. A mere exhortation by the police that it would be better for the accused to tell the truth when unaccompanied by a promise of immunity or leniency does not render a subsequent confession involuntary. | 1 | 3 |
Hutto v. Rossgreen2 sentences1981Since Ashby , the constitutional principle that a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment renders a confession inadmissible has been reiterated by the United States Supreme Court in Hutto v. Ross (1976), 429 U.S. 28, 30 , 97 S.Ct. 202, 203 , 50 L.Ed.2d 194, 197 , and on numerous occasions, by Indiana courts. 1981Since Ashby , the constitutional principle that a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment renders a confession inadmissible has been reiterated by the United States Supreme Court in Hutto v. Ross (1976), 429 U.S. 28, 30 , 97 S.Ct. 202, 203 , 50 L.Ed.2d 194, 197 , and on numerous occasions, by Indiana courts. | 1 | 2 |
Smith v. Stategreen2 sentences1989Smith v. State (1986), Ind., 500 N.E.2d 190, 193 . 1988Smith v. State (1986), Ind., 500 N.E.2d 190, 193 ("An officer's statement to the accused during the interrogation that he will get mental health assistance for the accused does not constitute a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment...."). | 1 | 2 |
Fennell v. Stategreen2 sentences1988Accord Fennell v. State (1986), Ind., 492 N.E.2d 297 . 1986Fennell v. State (1986), Ind., 492 N.E.2d 297 ; Basham v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 1206 . | 1 | 2 |
Collins v. Stategreen1 sentence2019Collins v. State, 509 N.E.2d 827, 830 (Ind. 1987). | 1 | 1 |
Reid v. Stategreen2 sentences2007McVey asserts that because he relied on the promise, which he understood to mean that “anything participated in [ ] could not be used against [him],” he was coerced into making the incriminating admission. 1 The courts of this state have repeatedly expressed severe reservations about the reliability of polygraph results. *441 See e.g., Willey v. State, 712 N.E.2d 434, 441 (Ind.1999); Madison v. State, 534 N.E.2d 702, 704 (Ind.1989) (“the value of polygraph examinations is highly questionable ... ”); Reid v. State, 267 Ind. 555 , 372 N.E.2d 1149, 1152 (1978) (“in any given ease, unreliable resu 2007McVey asserts that because he relied on the promise, which he understood to mean that “anything participated in [ ] could not be used against [him],” he was coerced into making the incriminating admission. 1 The courts of this state have repeatedly expressed severe reservations about the reliability of polygraph results. *441 See e.g., Willey v. State, 712 N.E.2d 434, 441 (Ind.1999); Madison v. State, 534 N.E.2d 702, 704 (Ind.1989) (“the value of polygraph examinations is highly questionable ... ”); Reid v. State, 267 Ind. 555 , 372 N.E.2d 1149, 1152 (1978) (“in any given ease, unreliable resu | 1 | 1 |
Willey v. Stategreen1 sentence2007McVey asserts that because he relied on the promise, which he understood to mean that “anything participated in [ ] could not be used against [him],” he was coerced into making the incriminating admission. 1 The courts of this state have repeatedly expressed severe reservations about the reliability of polygraph results. *441 See e.g., Willey v. State, 712 N.E.2d 434, 441 (Ind.1999); Madison v. State, 534 N.E.2d 702, 704 (Ind.1989) (“the value of polygraph examinations is highly questionable ... ”); Reid v. State, 267 Ind. 555 , 372 N.E.2d 1149, 1152 (1978) (“in any given ease, unreliable resu | 1 | 1 |
Madison v. Stategreen1 sentence2007McVey asserts that because he relied on the promise, which he understood to mean that “anything participated in [ ] could not be used against [him],” he was coerced into making the incriminating admission. 1 The courts of this state have repeatedly expressed severe reservations about the reliability of polygraph results. *441 See e.g., Willey v. State, 712 N.E.2d 434, 441 (Ind.1999); Madison v. State, 534 N.E.2d 702, 704 (Ind.1989) (“the value of polygraph examinations is highly questionable ... ”); Reid v. State, 267 Ind. 555 , 372 N.E.2d 1149, 1152 (1978) (“in any given ease, unreliable resu | 1 | 1 |
Savides v. Savidesgreen1 sentence1995Drew, 508 N.E.2d at 617. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States
green
2 sentences2007Relying on the test to resolve a claim resting on the, Self-Incriminating ■ Clause of the Fifth Amendment, our supreme court referred to Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, 371 U.S. 341 , 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed.2d 357 (1963) (quoting Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 , 18 S.Ct. 183 , 42 L.Ed. 568 (1897)) stating, “[a] confession in order to be admissible must be free and voluntary: that is, ... not ... obtained by any direct or implied promises however slight.” Since Ashby , the constitutional principle that a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment renders a confession inadm 2007Relying on the test to resolve a claim resting on the, Self-Incriminating ■ Clause of the Fifth Amendment, our supreme court referred to Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, 371 U.S. 341 , 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed.2d 357 (1963) (quoting Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 , 18 S.Ct. 183 , 42 L.Ed. 568 (1897)) stating, “[a] confession in order to be admissible must be free and voluntary: that is, ... not ... obtained by any direct or implied promises however slight.” Since Ashby , the constitutional principle that a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment renders a confession inadm | 4 | 1976–2007 |
Bram v. United States
green
2 sentences2007Relying on the test to resolve a claim resting on the, Self-Incriminating ■ Clause of the Fifth Amendment, our supreme court referred to Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, 371 U.S. 341 , 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed.2d 357 (1963) (quoting Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 , 18 S.Ct. 183 , 42 L.Ed. 568 (1897)) stating, “[a] confession in order to be admissible must be free and voluntary: that is, ... not ... obtained by any direct or implied promises however slight.” Since Ashby , the constitutional principle that a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment renders a confession inadm 2007Relying on the test to resolve a claim resting on the, Self-Incriminating ■ Clause of the Fifth Amendment, our supreme court referred to Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, 371 U.S. 341 , 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed.2d 357 (1963) (quoting Bram v. United States, 168 U.S. 532 , 18 S.Ct. 183 , 42 L.Ed. 568 (1897)) stating, “[a] confession in order to be admissible must be free and voluntary: that is, ... not ... obtained by any direct or implied promises however slight.” Since Ashby , the constitutional principle that a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment renders a confession inadm | 2 | 1988–2007 |
Turner v. State
green
2 sentences2007See, e.g., Hutto v. Ross, 429 U.S. 28 , 97 S.Ct. 202 , 50 L.Ed.2d 194 (1976); Long v. State, 422 N.E.2d 284 (Ind.1981); Turner v. State, 273 Ind. 627 , 407 N.E.2d 235 (1980). 2007See, e.g., Hutto v. Ross, 429 U.S. 28 , 97 S.Ct. 202 , 50 L.Ed.2d 194 (1976); Long v. State, 422 N.E.2d 284 (Ind.1981); Turner v. State, 273 Ind. 627 , 407 N.E.2d 235 (1980). | 2 | 1981–2007 |
Miranda v. Arizona
green
2 sentences1988Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). confesconfes-sions were also inadmissible as they were obtained by a promise of immunity mitimiti-gation of punishment. 1988Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966). confesconfes-sions were also inadmissible as they were obtained by a promise of immunity mitimiti-gation of punishment. | 2 | 1976–1988 |
Sorenson v. United States
green
2 sentences1981Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, (1963) 371 U.S. 341 , *1374 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed.2d 357 ; Smith v. United States, (1954) 348 U.S. 147 , 75 S.Ct. 194 , 99 L.Ed. 192 ; Sorenson v. United States, (8th Cir. 1906) 143 F. 820 . 1976Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, (1963) 371 U.S. 341 , 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed. 357 ; Smith v. United States, (1954) 348 U.S. 147 , 75 S.Ct. 194 , 99 L.Ed. 192 ; Sorenson v. United States, (8th Cir. 1906) 143 F. 820 . | 2 | 1976–1981 |
Smith v. United States
green
2 sentences1981Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, (1963) 371 U.S. 341 , *1374 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed.2d 357 ; Smith v. United States, (1954) 348 U.S. 147 , 75 S.Ct. 194 , 99 L.Ed. 192 ; Sorenson v. United States, (8th Cir. 1906) 143 F. 820 . 1981Shotwell Manufacturing Co. v. United States, (1963) 371 U.S. 341 , *1374 83 S.Ct. 448 , 9 L.Ed.2d 357 ; Smith v. United States, (1954) 348 U.S. 147 , 75 S.Ct. 194 , 99 L.Ed. 192 ; Sorenson v. United States, (8th Cir. 1906) 143 F. 820 . | 2 | 1976–1981 |
Rogers v. Richmond
green
2 sentences1981“He continued, quoting from Rogers v. Richmond, (1961) 365 U.S. 534 , 81 S.Ct. 735 , 5 L.Ed.2d 760 : ‘A coerced confession claim, whether founded on a promise of immunity or otherwise, always involves this question: did the governmental conduct complained of “bring about” a confession “not freely self-determined”?’ 371 U.S. at 348 , 83 S.Ct. at 453 .” Ashby, supra, 265 Ind. at 320-21 , 354 N.E.2d at 195 . 1981“He continued, quoting from Rogers v. Richmond, (1961) 365 U.S. 534 , 81 S.Ct. 735 , 5 L.Ed.2d 760 : ‘A coerced confession claim, whether founded on a promise of immunity or otherwise, always involves this question: did the governmental conduct complained of “bring about” a confession “not freely self-determined”?’ 371 U.S. at 348 , 83 S.Ct. at 453 .” Ashby, supra, 265 Ind. at 320-21 , 354 N.E.2d at 195 . | 2 | 1976–1981 |
St. John v. State
green
1 sentence1995John v. State (1988), Ind., 523 N.E.2d 1353 (failure to provide argument for independent standard waives state constitutional law issue)). [2] On February 22, 1991, the defendant testified at a probable cause hearing for the arrest of Warren and Robertson for the murder and robberies of January 16, 1991. [3] In this appeal, the defendant does not seek to enforce the alleged promise of immunity and leniency, but rather seeks to exclude the ensuing statements. | 1 | 1995–1995 |
Townsend v. State
green
2 sentences1991Townsend v. State (1989), Ind., 533 N.E.2d 1215 , cert. denied, [___] U.S. [___], 110 S.Ct. 1327 , 108 L.Ed.2d 502 ." Generally, a confession is not admissible if procured by a promise of immunity or mitigation or punishment. 1991Townsend v. State (1989), Ind., 533 N.E.2d 1215 , cert. denied, [-] U.S. [-], 110 S.Ct. 1327 , 108 L.Ed.2d 502 ." Generally, a confession is not admissible if procured by a promise of immunity or mitigation or punishment. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Massey v. State
green
2 sentences1991Massey v. State (1985) Ind., 473 N.E.2d 146, 148 . 1991Massey v. State (1985) Ind., 473 N.E.2d 146, 148 . | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Stewart v. Washington
green
2 sentences1991Townsend v. State (1989), Ind., 533 N.E.2d 1215 , cert. denied, [___] U.S. [___], 110 S.Ct. 1327 , 108 L.Ed.2d 502 ." Generally, a confession is not admissible if procured by a promise of immunity or mitigation or punishment. 1991Townsend v. State (1989), Ind., 533 N.E.2d 1215 , cert. denied, [-] U.S. [-], 110 S.Ct. 1327 , 108 L.Ed.2d 502 ." Generally, a confession is not admissible if procured by a promise of immunity or mitigation or punishment. | 1 | 1991–1991 |
Basham v. State
green
1 sentence1986Fennell v. State (1986), Ind., 492 N.E.2d 297 ; Basham v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 1206 . | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Johnson v. State
green
2 sentences1985Long v. State, (1981) Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284 ; Johnson v. State, (1978) 269 Ind. 370 , 380 N.E.2d 1236 . *148 It is true that a confession is inadmissible if obtained by a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment. 1985Long v. State, (1981) Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284 ; Johnson v. State, (1978) 269 Ind. 370 , 380 N.E.2d 1236 . *148 It is true that a confession is inadmissible if obtained by a promise of immunity or mitigation of punishment. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Ward v. State
green
1 sentence1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Ortiz v. State
green
2 sentences1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . 1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Harrison v. State
green
2 sentences1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . 1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| White v. State green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Turpin v. State
green
2 sentences1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . 1981See, Long, supra; Love, supra; Turpin, supra; Harrison, supra; Ortiz, supra. A mere exhortation by the police that it would be better for the accused to tell the truth when unaccompanied by a promise of immunity or leniency does not render a subsequent confession involuntary. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Love v. State green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Harrison v. Indiana
green
1 sentence1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . | 1 | 1981–1981 |
| Green v. Wyrick green | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Perry v. State
neutral
1 sentence1981See, Long v. State (1981), Ind., 422 N.E.2d 284, 286 ; Turner v. State (1980), Ind., 407 N.E.2d 235, 238 ; Love v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1371, 1373 ; Turpin v. State (1980), Ind., 400 N.E.2d 1119, 1121 ; Harrison v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 677, 683 , 382 N.E.2d 920, 924 , cert. denied (1979), 441 U.S. 912 , 99 S.Ct. 2010 , 60 L.Ed.2d 384 ; Ortiz v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 549, 555 , 356 N.E.2d 1188, 1192 ; Ward v. State (1980), Ind.App., 408 N.E.2d 140, 143 ; White v. State (1980), Ind.App., 404 N.E.2d 1144, 1146 ; Perry v. State (1978), Ind.App., 374 N.E.2d 558 . | 1 | 1981–1981 |
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.
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.