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circumstances test in Washington

29 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Wayne Cedric Bellgreen
ca6 · 1985 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016E.g., United States v. Flett, 806 F.2d 823, 827 (8th Cir. 1986) (applying Terry’s “totality of the circumstances analysis” to frisk of individual present at the scene of arrest (a private residence); rejecting a less protective standard as “in direct opposition to the Supreme Court’s directions in both Terry and Ybarra”); United States v. Bell, 762 F.2d 495, 499 (6th Cir. 1985) (holding Terry standard limited frisk of individual riding in car when officers arrested driver on felony warrant (quoting Ybarra, 444 U.S. at 92-93 )).

2016E.g., United States v. Flett, 806 F.2d 823, 827 (8th Cir. 1986) (applying Terry's "totality of the circumstances analysis" to frisk of individual present at the scene of arrest (a private residence); rejecting a less protective standard as "in direct opposition to the Supreme Court's directions in both Terry and Ybarra"); United States v. Bell, 762 F.2d 495, 499 (6th Cir. 1985) (holding Terry standard limited frisk of individual riding in car when officers arrested driver on felony warrant (quoting Ybarra, 444 U.S. at 92-93 )).

22
United States v. Calvin L. Flettgreen
ca8 · 1986 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016E.g., United States v. Flett, 806 F.2d 823, 827 (8th Cir. 1986) (applying Terry’s “totality of the circumstances analysis” to frisk of individual present at the scene of arrest (a private residence); rejecting a less protective standard as “in direct opposition to the Supreme Court’s directions in both Terry and Ybarra”); United States v. Bell, 762 F.2d 495, 499 (6th Cir. 1985) (holding Terry standard limited frisk of individual riding in car when officers arrested driver on felony warrant (quoting Ybarra, 444 U.S. at 92-93 )).

2016E.g., United States v. Flett, 806 F.2d 823, 827 (8th Cir. 1986) (applying Terry's "totality of the circumstances analysis" to frisk of individual present at the scene of arrest (a private residence); rejecting a less protective standard as "in direct opposition to the Supreme Court's directions in both Terry and Ybarra"); United States v. Bell, 762 F.2d 495, 499 (6th Cir. 1985) (holding Terry standard limited frisk of individual riding in car when officers arrested driver on felony warrant (quoting Ybarra, 444 U.S. at 92-93 )).

22
Cox v. Lewiston Grain Growers, Inc.green
washctapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Id. at 222-23, 797 P.2d 477 ; see also Cox v. Lewiston Grain Growers, 86 Wash.App. 357, 367-70 , 936 P.2d 1191 (1997).

2002Id. at 222-23; see also Cox v. Lewiston Grain Growers, Inc., 86 Wn.

22
State v. Stroudred
wash · 1986 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2009–2012
2 sentences

2012Id. at 395 , 219 P.3d 651 . ¶ 28 In Buelna Valdez, 167 Wash.2d at 777, 224 P.3d 751 , we expressly held, under circumstances directly raising the issue, that "after an arrestee is secured and removed from the automobile, he or she poses no risk of obtaining a weapon or concealing or destroying evidence of the crime of arrest located in the automobile, and thus the arrestee's presence does not justify a warrantless search under the search incident to arrest exception." Accordingly, we overruled State v. Stroud, 106 Wash.2d 144, 152 , 720 P.2d 436 (1986), where an eight member majority of the co

2012Id. at 395 , 219 P.3d 651 . ¶ 28 In Buelna Valdez, 167 Wash.2d at 777, 224 P.3d 751 , we expressly held, under circumstances directly raising the issue, that "after an arrestee is secured and removed from the automobile, he or she poses no risk of obtaining a weapon or concealing or destroying evidence of the crime of arrest located in the automobile, and thus the arrestee's presence does not justify a warrantless search under the search incident to arrest exception." Accordingly, we overruled State v. Stroud, 106 Wash.2d 144, 152 , 720 P.2d 436 (1986), where an eight member majority of the co

12
State v. Younggreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004However, as we do in the current case, in determining whether a seizure occurred at all, the Minnesota court used the objective, totality of the circumstances test provided to this court in Young, 135 Wn.2d 498 .

2004However, as we do in the current case, in determining whether a seizure occurred at all, the Minnesota court used the objective, totality of the circumstances test provided to this court in Young, 135 Wash.2d 498 , 957 P.2d 681 .

12
American Nursery Products, Inc. v. Indian Wells Orchardsgreen
wash · 1990 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Id. at 222-23, 797 P.2d 477 ; see also Cox v. Lewiston Grain Growers, 86 Wash.App. 357, 367-70 , 936 P.2d 1191 (1997).

2002Id. at 222-23; see also Cox v. Lewiston Grain Growers, Inc., 86 Wn.

12
United States v. Thompsongreen
ca9 · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026United States v. Thompson, 587 F.3d 1165, 1174 (9th Cir. 2009). “‘The right to counsel—once waived—is no longer absolute.’” United States v. Schaefer, 13 F.4th 875, 890 (9th Cir. 2021) (quoting Menefield v. Borg, 881 F.2d 696, 700 (9th Cir. 1989)). “[T]he trial court is not obliged to appoint, or reappoint, counsel on the demand of the defendant.

11
United States v. Jason Schaefergreen
ca9 · 2021 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026United States v. Thompson, 587 F.3d 1165, 1174 (9th Cir. 2009). “‘The right to counsel—once waived—is no longer absolute.’” United States v. Schaefer, 13 F.4th 875, 890 (9th Cir. 2021) (quoting Menefield v. Borg, 881 F.2d 696, 700 (9th Cir. 1989)). “[T]he trial court is not obliged to appoint, or reappoint, counsel on the demand of the defendant.

11
James W. Menefield v. Robert G. Borg, Wardengreen
ca9 · 1989 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026United States v. Thompson, 587 F.3d 1165, 1174 (9th Cir. 2009). “‘The right to counsel—once waived—is no longer absolute.’” United States v. Schaefer, 13 F.4th 875, 890 (9th Cir. 2021) (quoting Menefield v. Borg, 881 F.2d 696, 700 (9th Cir. 1989)). “[T]he trial court is not obliged to appoint, or reappoint, counsel on the demand of the defendant.

11
State v. Lesnickgreen
wash · 1975 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014App. 479, 492-93 , 294 P.3d 812 , review denied. 177Wn.2d 1021, 304 P.3d 115 (2013). 23 See Lesnick. 84 Wn.2d at 943 (the fact that informant accurately described the defendant's vehicle is not sufficient corroboration for a stop); Hopkins. 128 Wn.

11
State v. Hopkinsgreen
washctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014App. 479, 492-93 , 294 P.3d 812 , review denied. 177Wn.2d 1021, 304 P.3d 115 (2013). 23 See Lesnick. 84 Wn.2d at 943 (the fact that informant accurately described the defendant's vehicle is not sufficient corroboration for a stop); Hopkins. 128 Wn.

11
State v. Valdezgreen
wash · 2009 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
State v. Younggreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (26)

CaseCitedYears
Shepard v. Mielke green
washctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2014In general, foreseeability is a question for the jury unless the circumstances of the inquiry are "' so highly extraordinary or improbable as to be wholly beyond the range of expectability. "' Shepard v. Mielke, 75 Wn.

2011As a general rule, foreseeability is a question for the jury unless the circumstances of the inquiry “ ‘are so highly extraordinary or improbable as to be wholly beyond the range of expectability.” Shepard v. Mielke, 75 Wn.

32011–2014
Ybarra v. Illinois green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2016E.g., United States v. Flett, 806 F.2d 823, 827 (8th Cir. 1986) (applying Terry’s “totality of the circumstances analysis” to frisk of individual present at the scene of arrest (a private residence); rejecting a less protective standard as “in direct opposition to the Supreme Court’s directions in both Terry and Ybarra”); United States v. Bell, 762 F.2d 495, 499 (6th Cir. 1985) (holding Terry standard limited frisk of individual riding in car when officers arrested driver on felony warrant (quoting Ybarra, 444 U.S. at 92-93 )).

2016E.g., United States v. Flett, 806 F.2d 823, 827 (8th Cir. 1986) (applying Terry's "totality of the circumstances analysis" to frisk of individual present at the scene of arrest (a private residence); rejecting a less protective standard as "in direct opposition to the Supreme Court's directions in both Terry and Ybarra"); United States v. Bell, 762 F.2d 495, 499 (6th Cir. 1985) (holding Terry standard limited frisk of individual riding in car when officers arrested driver on felony warrant (quoting Ybarra, 444 U.S. at 92-93 )).

22016–2016
Aguilar v. Texas red
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

2014App. 894, 904-05 , 205 P.3d 969 (2009) (noting that requiring both a showing that the informant is reliable and that the tip includes sufficient objective facts to justify detention is a direct paraphrasing of the Aguillar/Spinelli standard that does not apply under the total circumstances test for investigatory stops (citing Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S. Ct. 1509 , 12 L.

2014App. 894, 904-05 , 205 P.3d 969 (2009) (noting that requiring both a showing that the informant is reliable and that the tip includes sufficient objective facts to justify detention is a direct paraphrasing of the Aguillar/Spinelli standard that does not apply under the total circumstances test for investigatory stops (citing Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S. Ct. 1509 , 12 L.

22014–2014
Spinelli v. United States red
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

2014Ed. 2d 723 (1964); Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 , 89 S. Ct. 584 , 21 L.

2014Ed. 2d 723 (1964); Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 , 89 S. Ct. 584 , 21 L.

22014–2014
State v. Shoemaker green
wash · 1975
2 sentences

2014E.g., State v. Shoemaker, 85 Wn.2d 207, 212 , 533 P.2d 123 (1975).

2014E.g., State v. Shoemaker, 85 Wn.2d 207, 212 , 533 P.2d 123 (1975).

22014–2014
State v. Marcum neutral
washctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2014App. 894, 904-05 , 205 P.3d 969 (2009) (noting that requiring both a showing that the informant is reliable and that the tip includes sufficient objective facts to justify detention is a direct paraphrasing of the Aquillar/Spinelli standard that does not apply under the total circumstances test for investigatory stops (citing Aquilar v. Texas. 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S. Ct. 1509 , 12 L.

2014App. 894, 904-05 , 205 P.3d 969 (2009) (noting that requiring both a showing that the informant is reliable and that the tip includes sufficient objective facts to justify detention is a direct paraphrasing of the Aguillar/Spinelli standard that does not apply under the total circumstances test for investigatory stops (citing Aguilar v. Texas, 378 U.S. 108 , 84 S. Ct. 1509 , 12 L.

22014–2014
Merrick v. Sutterlin green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

2008We noted this very point over 25 years ago in Merrick v. Sutterlin, 93 Wn.2d 411, 414 , 610 P.2d 891 (1980), saying, “The trend of many modern cases is to limit or entirely abolish parental immunity.” 7 Indeed, the highest courts in six jurisdictions — Hawaii, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and the District of Columbia — declined to adopt the doctrine in the first place. 8 Furthermore, courts of last resort in 11 states that once recognized the doctrine have subsequently abolished it. 9 Of the remaining states where parental immunity is still recognized, many have limited the circumstanc

2008We noted this very point over 25 years ago in Merrick v. Sutterlin, 93 Wn.2d 411, 414 , 610 P.2d 891 (1980), saying, “The trend of many modern cases is to limit or entirely abolish parental immunity.” 7 Indeed, the highest courts in six jurisdictions — Hawaii, Nevada, North Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and the District of Columbia — declined to adopt the doctrine in the first place. 8 Furthermore, courts of last resort in 11 states that once recognized the doctrine have subsequently abolished it. 9 Of the remaining states where parental immunity is still recognized, many have limited the circumstanc

22008–2008
State v. Escalante green
wash · 2020
1 sentence

2026It is an objective test that requires consideration of different factors under the “totality of the circumstances test.” Escalante, 195 Wn.2d 526 .

12026–2026
State Of Washington v. Louis Earl Johnson, Jr. green
washctapp · 2019
1 sentence

2019App. 2d 728, 745, 440 P.3d 1032 (2019).

12019–2019
State ex rel. Toomey v. City of Truth or Consequences green
nmctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2017Toomey v. City of Truth or Consequences, 2012-NMCA-104, ¶¶ 16-26 , 287 P.3d 364 (applying nine-factor “totality of the circumstances’’ test); Marks v. McKenzie High Sch.

12017–2017
Marks v. McKENZIE HS FACT-FINDING TEAM green
or · 1994
2 sentences

2017Fact-Finding Team, 319 Or. 451, 463-64 , 878 P.2d 417 (1994) (applying six-factor functional equivalency test); Consol.

2017Fact-Finding Team, 319 Or. 451, 463-64 , 878 P.2d 417 (1994) (applying six-factor functional equivalency test); Consol.

12017–2017
Albice v. Premier Mortgage Services of Washington, Inc. green
wash · 2012
1 sentence

2015Even after Albice and Schroeder, Washington law continues to support the application of waiver to individuals like Mr. Merry who, with knowledge of a material violation of the DTA, fail to restrain a sale-as long as courts heed Albice's admonition that "we apply waiver only where it is equitable under the circumstances and where it serves the goals of the act." Albice, 174 Wn.2d at 570 . 9 9 The Hoffmann comment suggests the following circumstances under which waiver should not apply: [B]ecause waiver can occur only when a party has actual or constructive knowledge of the right waived, a party

12015–2015
State v. Gaddy green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2014Ed. 2d 723 (1964); Spinelli v. United States. 393 U.S. 410 , 89 S. Ct. 584 , 21 L Ed. 2d 637(1969))). 19 State v. Gaddv. 152 Wn.2d 64, 72-73 , 93 P.3d 872 (2004); State v. Wakelev. 29 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Gaddy green
wash · 2004
1 sentence

2014Ed. 2d 723 (1964); Spinelli v. United States. 393 U.S. 410 , 89 S. Ct. 584 , 21 L Ed. 2d 637(1969))). 19 State v. Gaddv. 152 Wn.2d 64, 72-73 , 93 P.3d 872 (2004); State v. Wakelev. 29 Wn.

12014–2014
Abbenhaus v. City of Yakima green
wash · 1978
1 sentence

2014As such, it counts as arbitrary and capricious action under Abbenhaus, 89 Wn.2d at 858-59 . 3.

12014–2014
State v. Wakeley green
washctapp · 1981
1 sentence

2014Ed. 2d 723 (1964); Spinelli v. United States. 393 U.S. 410 , 89 S. Ct. 584 , 21 L Ed. 2d 637(1969))). 19 State v. Gaddv. 152 Wn.2d 64, 72-73 , 93 P.3d 872 (2004); State v. Wakelev. 29 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Moreno green
washctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2014No. 69852-4-1/8 suspicious.22 But confirming a subject's description, location, or other innocuous facts generally does not satisfy the corroboration requirement.23 The goal of corroboration is to reduce the chance of acting on a malicious prank initiated at the defendant's expense.24 Under the total circumstances test, we consider "the particular circumstances facing the law enforcement officer," including the seriousness of the offense and any threat to public safety.25 Officers investigating reports of emergent risks of imminent violence do not have the opportunity to make detailed inquirie

2014App. 479, 492-93 , 294 P.3d 812 , review denied. 177Wn.2d 1021, 304 P.3d 115 (2013). 23 See Lesnick. 84 Wn.2d at 943 (the fact that informant accurately described the defendant's vehicle is not sufficient corroboration for a stop); Hopkins. 128 Wn.

12014–2014
State v. Parra green
washctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2013State v. Parra, 96 Wn.

12013–2013
State v. Patton green
wash · 2009
12012–2012
State v. Patton green
wash · 2009
2 sentences

2012Id. at 395 , 219 P.3d 651 . ¶ 28 In Buelna Valdez, 167 Wash.2d at 777, 224 P.3d 751 , we expressly held, under circumstances directly raising the issue, that "after an arrestee is secured and removed from the automobile, he or she poses no risk of obtaining a weapon or concealing or destroying evidence of the crime of arrest located in the automobile, and thus the arrestee's presence does not justify a warrantless search under the search incident to arrest exception." Accordingly, we overruled State v. Stroud, 106 Wash.2d 144, 152 , 720 P.2d 436 (1986), where an eight member majority of the co

2012Id. at 395 , 219 P.3d 651 . ¶ 28 In Buelna Valdez, 167 Wash.2d at 777, 224 P.3d 751 , we expressly held, under circumstances directly raising the issue, that "after an arrestee is secured and removed from the automobile, he or she poses no risk of obtaining a weapon or concealing or destroying evidence of the crime of arrest located in the automobile, and thus the arrestee's presence does not justify a warrantless search under the search incident to arrest exception." Accordingly, we overruled State v. Stroud, 106 Wash.2d 144, 152 , 720 P.2d 436 (1986), where an eight member majority of the co

12012–2012
State v. Valdez green
wash · 2009
12012–2012
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
11986–1986
Neil v. Biggers green
scotus · 1972
11982–1982
North Carolina v. Butler red
scotus · 1979
11980–1980
Witzel v. Tena green
wash · 1956
11961–1961
Scott v. Pacific Power & Light Co. green
wash · 1934
11960–1960

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