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availability defense in Indiana

27 Indiana opinions name it 3 courts 1978–2026 1 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Coleman v. Stategreen
ind · 2011 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013The doctrine of collateral estop-pel (also referred to as issue preclusion) is not the same as double jeopardy, “but rather is embodied within the protection against double jeopardy.” Coleman v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1160, 1165 (Ind.2011). “[T]he traditional bar of jeopardy prohibits the prosecution of the crime itself, whereas collateral estoppel, in a more modest fashion, simply forbids the government from relitigating certain facts in order to establish the fact of the crime.” Id. (internal quotation omitted).

2013The doctrine of collateral estop-pel (also referred to as issue preclusion) is not the same as double jeopardy, “but rather is embodied within the protection against double jeopardy.” Coleman v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1160, 1165 (Ind.2011). “[T]he traditional bar of jeopardy prohibits the prosecution of the crime itself, whereas collateral estoppel, in a more modest fashion, simply forbids the government from relitigating certain facts in order to establish the fact of the crime.” Id. (internal quotation omitted).

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Taylor v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2000
2 sentences

2000“Rather the inquiry is whether the amendment affects the defendant’s availability of a defense.” Id.

1997Hart v. State, 671 N.E.2d 420, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996); Robertson v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1177, 1181 (Ind.Ct.App.1995), reh’g denied; Taylor v. State, 614 N.E.2d 944, 947 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied (“an amendment is permissible only if it does not affect the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information”).

22
Wilkinson v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999In a similar vein, Wilkinson v. State, 670 N.E.2d 47, 48 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied, instructs that the test of whether the State should be allowed to amend is whether the amendment affects the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information.

1999Wilkinson v. State, 670 N.E.2d 47, 48 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied.

22
Mordacq v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See, e.g., Ramirez- Vera v. State, 144 N.E.3d 735 , 740 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020) (noting that the availability of the presumption depended on whether the State proved “the blood test was administered within three hours of [the defendant] operating the vehicle”). [16] This interpretation of the statute traces back to Mordacq v. State, 585 N.E.2d 22, 26 (Ind. Ct. App. 1992).

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Bals v. Verduzcogreen
ind · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Bals v. Verduzco, 600 N.E.2d 1353, 1356 (Ind.1992). *1112 Poyser does not challenge the availability of the privilege to the School in general.

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Robertson v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Hart v. State, 671 N.E.2d 420, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996); Robertson v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1177, 1181 (Ind.Ct.App.1995), reh’g denied; Taylor v. State, 614 N.E.2d 944, 947 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied (“an amendment is permissible only if it does not affect the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information”).

1997Hart v. State, 671 N.E.2d 420 , 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996); Robertson v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1177, 1181 (Ind.Ct.App. 1995), reh'g denied; Taylor v. State, 614 N.E.2d 944, 947 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied ("an amendment is permissible only if it does not affect the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information").

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Hart v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Hart v. State, 671 N.E.2d 420, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996); Robertson v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1177, 1181 (Ind.Ct.App.1995), reh’g denied; Taylor v. State, 614 N.E.2d 944, 947 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied (“an amendment is permissible only if it does not affect the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information”).

1997Hart v. State, 671 N.E.2d 420 , 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996); Robertson v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1177, 1181 (Ind.Ct.App. 1995), reh'g denied; Taylor v. State, 614 N.E.2d 944, 947 (Ind.Ct.App.1993), trans. denied ("an amendment is permissible only if it does not affect the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information").

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Todd v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Ind.Code 35-42-4-3(b) (1995 supp.) states in pertinent part: A person who, with a child under fourteen (14) years of age, performs or submits to any fondling or touching, of either the child or the older person, with intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the older person, commits child molesting, a class C felony. [2] The majority correctly notes that a last-minute amendment to an information is not allowed if it would "substantially prejudice a defendant in terms of his opportunity to prepare his defense," citing Todd v. State, 566 N.E.2d 67, 69 (Ind.Ct.App.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (32)

CaseCitedYears
Buggs v. State green
indctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2013Because of the availability of the doctrine of collateral estoppel, we choose not to extend the Richardson actual evidence test to this situation.” Buggs, 844 N.E.2d at 201-02 .

2013Because of the availability of the doctrine of collateral estoppel, we choose not to extend the Richardson actual evidence test to this situation.” Buggs, 844 N.E.2d at 201-02 .

22013–2013
Fowler v. State green
ind · 2005
2 sentences

2007Fowler, 829 N.E.2d at 469 .

2006As we observed in Fowler , although federal and state evidence *468 rules "offer guidance as to the meaning of 'available for cross-examination’ as Crawford uses that term” we nonetheless "cannot import the availability doctrine of Rule 804(a) wholesale into Crawford.” Fowler, 829 N.E.2d at 469 . 5 .

22006–2007
Board of County Commissioners v. L. Robert Kimball & Associates green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1996Sharp v. State, 534 N.E.2d 708 , (Ind.1989), reh. denied, cert. denied, 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 (1990) (emphasis added).

1996Sharp v. State, 534 N.E.2d 708 , (Ind.1989), reh. denied, cert. denied, 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 (1990) (emphasis added).

21993–1996
Merkow v. Lawn green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1996Sharp v. State, 534 N.E.2d 708 , (Ind.1989), reh. denied, cert. denied, 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 (1990) (emphasis added).

1996Sharp v. State, 534 N.E.2d 708 , (Ind.1989), reh. denied, cert. denied, 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 (1990) (emphasis added).

21993–1996
Wrenn v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1996Sharp v. State, 534 N.E.2d 708 , (Ind.1989), reh. denied, cert. denied, 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 (1990) (emphasis added).

1996Sharp v. State, 534 N.E.2d 708 , (Ind.1989), reh. denied, cert. denied, 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 (1990) (emphasis added).

21993–1996
Sharp v. State green
ind · 1989
2 sentences

1996Ind.Code 35-42-4-3(b) (1995 supp.) states in pertinent part: A person who, with a child under fourteen (14) years of age, performs or submits to any fondling or touching, of either the child or the older person, with intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the older person, commits child molesting, a class C felony. [2] The majority correctly notes that a last-minute amendment to an information is not allowed if it would "substantially prejudice a defendant in terms of his opportunity to prepare his defense," citing Todd v. State, 566 N.E.2d 67, 69 (Ind.Ct.App.

1996Sharp v. State, 534 N.E.2d 708 , (Ind.1989), reh. denied, cert. denied, 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 (1990) (emphasis added).

21993–1996
Humphrey v. State green
ind · 1978
2 sentences

1993The court held, "A defect is material only if the prosecutor's amendment affects the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information." Id. at 972 quoting Humphrey v. State (1978), 268 Ind. 597, 598 , 377 N.E.2d 631, 632 .

1993The court held, "A defect is material only if the prosecutor's amendment affects the availability of a defense or the applicability of evidence which existed under the original information." Id. at 972 quoting Humphrey v. State (1978), 268 Ind. 597, 598 , 377 N.E.2d 631, 632 .

21982–1993
Wehling v. Citizens National Bank green
ind · 1992
1 sentence

2014To determine the availability of such exception requires considering whether the agent “made representations to the [policyholder], which, if true, would have covered their loss and also tolled the running of the limitations period.” Id.

12014–2014
Budden v. Board of School Commissioners green
ind · 1998
1 sentence

2009Our Supreme Court closely examined the language and purpose of the notice provision in the Tort Claims Act, observing that "[the availability of a claim by a named plaintiff on behalf of a class is consistent with the language of the Act and also supported by provisions that do not appear." Id. at 1162 .

12009–2009
State v. Gullion green
indctapp · 1989
1 sentence

1999In State v. Gullion, 546 N.E.2d 121 (Ind.Ct.App.1989), this court held that the State could amend even after thirty (30) days prior to the omnibus date provided the defendant was given adequate notice and hearing on the amendment, and allowing a continuance, if requested, to allow the defendant to prepare his case.

11999–1999
Maness v. Meyers green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1994The privilege "can be asserted 'in any proceeding, civil or criminal, administrative or judicial, investigatory or adjudicatory.' " Maness v. Meyers (1975), 419 U.S. 449, 464 , 95 S.Ct. 584, 594 , 42 LEd.2d 574, 587 (quoting Kastigar v. United States (1972), 406 U.S. 441, 444 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1656 , 32 LEd.2d 212). 5 .

1994The privilege "can be asserted 'in any proceeding, civil or criminal, administrative or judicial, investigatory or adjudicatory.' " Maness v. Meyers (1975), 419 U.S. 449, 464 , 95 S.Ct. 584, 594 , 42 LEd.2d 574, 587 (quoting Kastigar v. United States (1972), 406 U.S. 441, 444 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1656 , 32 LEd.2d 212). 5 .

11994–1994
Kastigar v. United States green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1994The privilege "can be asserted 'in any proceeding, civil or criminal, administrative or judicial, investigatory or adjudicatory.' " Maness v. Meyers (1975), 419 U.S. 449, 464 , 95 S.Ct. 584, 594 , 42 LEd.2d 574, 587 (quoting Kastigar v. United States (1972), 406 U.S. 441, 444 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1656 , 32 LEd.2d 212). 5 .

1994The privilege "can be asserted 'in any proceeding, civil or criminal, administrative or judicial, investigatory or adjudicatory.' " Maness v. Meyers (1975), 419 U.S. 449, 464 , 95 S.Ct. 584, 594 , 42 LEd.2d 574, 587 (quoting Kastigar v. United States (1972), 406 U.S. 441, 444 , 92 S.Ct. 1653, 1656 , 32 LEd.2d 212). 5 .

11994–1994
Lacy v. State green
ind · 1982
2 sentences

1993In affirming Lacy's conviction the court indicated it failed to see how Lacy was deprived of a defense and specifically noted "appellant did not interpose an alibi defense, which we have recognized is the kind of situation which would make an amendment as to the date of the offense material by depriving the defendant of a defense." Lacy, 438 N.E.2d at 972 .

1993Sharp v. State (1989), Ind., 534 N.E.2d 708 , cert. denied, (1990), 494 U.S. 1031 , 110 S.Ct. 1481 , 108 L.Ed.2d 617 ; Lacy, 438 N.E.2d at 972 .

11993–1993
Montgomery v. State green
ind · 1988
2 sentences

1991In Montgomery v. State (1988), Ind., 521 N.E.2d 1306 , reh. denied, cert. denied, 488 U.S. 840 , 109 S.Ct. 108 , 102 L.Ed.2d 83 , our supreme court held counsel is not ineffective when he chooses not to raise the defense of intoxication where the defense is doomed to failure because the evidence shows the defendant had a lucid recollection of what happened and was capable of taking steps to cover up the crime.

1991In Montgomery v. State (1988), Ind., 521 N.E.2d 1306 , reh. denied, cert. denied, 488 U.S. 840 , 109 S.Ct. 108 , 102 L.Ed.2d 83 , our supreme court held counsel is not ineffective when he chooses not to raise the defense of intoxication where the defense is doomed to failure because the evidence shows the defendant had a lucid recollection of what happened and was capable of taking steps to cover up the crime.

11991–1991
Johnson v. Lynaugh green
scotus · 1988
2 sentences

1991In Montgomery v. State (1988), Ind., 521 N.E.2d 1306 , reh. denied, cert. denied, 488 U.S. 840 , 109 S.Ct. 108 , 102 L.Ed.2d 83 , our supreme court held counsel is not ineffective when he chooses not to raise the defense of intoxication where the defense is doomed to failure because the evidence shows the defendant had a lucid recollection of what happened and was capable of taking steps to cover up the crime.

1991In Montgomery v. State (1988), Ind., 521 N.E.2d 1306 , reh. denied, cert. denied, 488 U.S. 840 , 109 S.Ct. 108 , 102 L.Ed.2d 83 , our supreme court held counsel is not ineffective when he chooses not to raise the defense of intoxication where the defense is doomed to failure because the evidence shows the defendant had a lucid recollection of what happened and was capable of taking steps to cover up the crime.

11991–1991
Fulmer v. Western Union Telegraph Co. green
sc · 1918
2 sentences

1991In Montgomery v. State (1988), Ind., 521 N.E.2d 1306 , reh. denied, cert. denied, 488 U.S. 840 , 109 S.Ct. 108 , 102 L.Ed.2d 83 , our supreme court held counsel is not ineffective when he chooses not to raise the defense of intoxication where the defense is doomed to failure because the evidence shows the defendant had a lucid recollection of what happened and was capable of taking steps to cover up the crime.

1991In Montgomery v. State (1988), Ind., 521 N.E.2d 1306 , reh. denied, cert. denied, 488 U.S. 840 , 109 S.Ct. 108 , 102 L.Ed.2d 83 , our supreme court held counsel is not ineffective when he chooses not to raise the defense of intoxication where the defense is doomed to failure because the evidence shows the defendant had a lucid recollection of what happened and was capable of taking steps to cover up the crime.

11991–1991
Guy v. SCHULDT green
ind · 1956
2 sentences

1990Guy v. Schuldt (1956), 236 Ind. 101 , 138 N.E.2d 891 , the authority upon which Marcum is based, recognized the application of equitable estoppel, but nevertheless stated: Before the doctrine of estoppel may be used to bar the defendant’s use of the statute of limitations, the fraud must be of such character as to prevent inquiry, or to elude investigation, or to mislead the party who claims the cause of action. 236 Ind. at 107 , 138 N.E.2d at 894 .

1990Guy v. Schuldt (1956), 236 Ind. 101 , 138 N.E.2d 891 , the authority upon which Marcum is based, recognized the application of equitable estoppel, but nevertheless stated: Before the doctrine of estoppel may be used to bar the defendant’s use of the statute of limitations, the fraud must be of such character as to prevent inquiry, or to elude investigation, or to mislead the party who claims the cause of action. 236 Ind. at 107 , 138 N.E.2d at 894 .

11990–1990
Johnson v. State green
ind · 1986
2 sentences

1990The State contends that given the availability of this claim on direct appeal, appellant’s failure to raise it at that time operates as a waiver of the issue, citing Johnson v. State (1986), Ind., 502 N.E.2d 90 .

1990The State contends that given the availability of this claim on direct appeal, appellant's failure to raise it at that time operates as a waiver of the issue, citing Johnson v. State (1986), Ind., 502 N.E.2d 90 .

11990–1990
Abner v. State green
ind · 1986
1 sentence

1990He maintains that because the initial omission of the court and county of the prior offenses rendered the habitual information insufficient as a matter of law, citing Shutt v. State (1954), 233 Ind. 120 , 117 N.E.2d 268 , the amendment was one not of form but of substance affecting the availability of a defense, citing Abner v. State (1986), Ind., 497 N.E.2d 550 .

11990–1990
Phillips v. State green
ind · 1982
2 sentences

1990While that opinion did hold a post-conviction claim of ineffective trial counsel to have been waived by failure to raise it on direct appeal, its cited authority for that proposition, Phillips v. State (1982), Ind., 441 N.E.2d 201 , involved a post-conviction action subsequent to a guilty plea and dealt with no waiver issues.

1990While that opinion did hold a post-conviction claim of ineffective trial counsel to have been waived by failure to raise it on direct appeal, its cited authority for that proposition, Phillips v. State (1982), Ind., 441 N.E.2d 201 , involved a post-conviction action subsequent to a guilty plea and dealt with no waiver issues.

11990–1990
Shutt v. State green
ind · 1954
2 sentences

1990He maintains that because the initial omission of the court and county of the prior offenses rendered the habitual information insufficient as a matter of law, citing Shutt v. State (1954), 233 Ind. 120 , 117 N.E.2d 268 , the amendment was one not of form but of substance affecting the availability of a defense, citing Abner v. State (1986), Ind., 497 N.E.2d 550 .

1990He maintains that because the initial omission of the court and county of the prior offenses rendered the habitual information insufficient as a matter of law, citing Shutt v. State (1954), 233 Ind. 120 , 117 N.E.2d 268 , the amendment was one not of form but of substance affecting the availability of a defense, citing Abner v. State (1986), Ind., 497 N.E.2d 550 .

11990–1990
Suits v. State green
indctapp · 1983
2 sentences

1988The payee or holder of a check, draft, or order that has been dishonored incurs no civil or criminal liability for sending notice under this subsection." The Court of Appeals majority opinion quotes from Suits v. State (1983), Ind. App., 451 N.E.2d 375 , 381 as follows: "A construction which includes notice as part of the defense would place control of the availability of the defense in the hands of the payee or holder.

1988The payee or holder of a 'check, draft, or order that has been dishonored incurs no civil or criminal liability for sending notice under this subsection." The Court of Appeals majority opinion quotes from Suits v. State (1983), Ind.App., 451 N.E.2d 375 , 381 as follows: "A construction which includes notice as part of the defense would place control of the availability of the defense in the hands of the payee or holder.

11988–1988
Domestic & Foreign Petroleum Co. v. Long green
cal · 1935
11986–1986
Williams v. State green
ind · 1980
11984–1984
Terry v. State green
ind · 1984
11984–1984
McClure v. Raben green
ind · 1890
11979–1979
McClure v. Raben green
ind · 1893
11979–1979
Hester v. State green
ind · 1974
11978–1978
State Ex Rel. Kaufman v. Gould green
ind · 1951
11978–1978
Johnson v. State neutral
ind · 1972
11978–1978
Bobbitt v. State green
ind · 1977
11978–1978
Smith v. State neutral
ind · 1969
11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-34-1-5 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-5-1 (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

NY 129 (1892–2026) PA 101 (1947–2026) CA 74 (1938–2026) CT 49 (1947–2024) FL 38 (1916–2023) NJ 35 (1930–2024) TX 32 (1920–2023) MI 30 (1951–2023) OH 28 (1985–2025) IL 27 (1912–2026) IN 27 (1978–2026) AL 26 (1913–2025) OR 22 (1951–2023) WA 21 (1966–2026) MA 19 (1975–2020) DE 19 (1957–2025) MD 19 (1962–2026) MN 19 (1953–2026) VT 16 (1963–2024) IA 15 (1975–2023) NC 14 (1941–2020) KS 13 (1961–2024) CO 13 (1973–2021) DC 13 (1973–2026) WI 11 (1957–2025) VA 11 (1956–2024) TN 11 (1987–2024) LA 11 (1971–2017) MT 11 (1976–2018) WY 10 (1972–2010) WV 10 (1989–2021) MO 10 (1970–2023) ME 9 (1977–2022) UT 9 (1982–2022) NM 9 (1978–2020) GA 8 (1994–2020) RI 8 (1937–2007) NH 7 (1979–2007) AR 6 (1972–2021) AZ 6 (1962–2016) HI 5 (1962–2023) ID 4 (1961–2025) SC 4 (1951–2007) NE 3 (1947–2014) KY 3 (2017–2024) SD 3 (1981–2020) NV 3 (1994–2011) OK 2 (2014–2014) AK 2 (1980–1992)

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