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categorical rule in Minnesota

27 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hallgreen
minn · 1987 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1988–2017
2 sentences

2017Id.

1988The court specifically cautioned: “[W]e do not intend to establish a categorical rule that expert testimony concerning all characteristics typically displayed by adolescent sexual assault victims is admissible.” Id.

13
State v. Staatgreen
minn · 1971 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026We conclude that the court of appeals erred when it adopted a categorical rule for paramedics because under State v. Staat, 192 N.W.2d 192, 197 (Minn. 1971), when a paramedic is acting “under the direction” of the treating physician, the physician-patient privilege statute protects communications between the patient and the paramedic.

11
Lange v. Californiagreen
scotus · 2021 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025“But the need to pursue a misdemeanant does not trigger a categorical rule allowing home entry” in the absence of “a law enforcement emergency.” Id. at 308-09.

2025“When the nature of the crime, the nature of the flight, and surrounding facts present no such exigency, officers must respect the sanctity of the home—which means that they must get a warrant.” Id. at 309.

11
State v. Campbellgreen
minn · 1985 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017State v. Campbell, 367 N.W.2d 454, 461 (Minn. 1985). 'Moreover, the State’s argument misreads the district court’s findings, which refer specifically to the unique facts and circumstances of Stempfley’s offense.

11
State v. Nessgreen
minn · 2006 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See id. (“[T]he closer-the relationship between the other acts and the charged offense, in terms of time, place, or modus operandi, the greater the relevance and probative value of the other-acts evidence and the lesser the likelihood that the evidence will be used for an improper purpose.”).

2016See id. (“[T]he closer the relationship between the other acts and the charged C-6 offense, in terms of time, place, or modus operandi, the greater the relevance and probative value of the other-acts evidence and the lesser the likelihood that the evidence will be used for an improper purpose.”).

11
Arizona v. Gantgreen
scotus · 2009 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Riley, - U.S. at -, 134 S.Ct. at 2484-85 (holding that searching the data on a cell phone was not a search incident to arrest, but recognizing a categorical exception justifying searches of an arrestee's person); Gant, 556 U.S. at 339 , 129 S.Ct. 1710 (discussing searches incident to arrest in the context of a search of an automobile).

2015See Riley, - U.S. at -, 134 S.Ct. at 2484-85 (holding that searching the data on a cell phone was not a search incident to arrest, but recognizing a categorical exception justifying searches of an arrestee's person); Gant, 556 U.S. at 339 , 129 S.Ct. 1710 (discussing searches incident to arrest in the context of a search of an automobile).

11
Davis v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Davis, 547 U.S. at 822 , 126 S. Ct. at 2273-74 ; Wright, 726 N.W.2d at 471 .

2015See Davis, 547 U.S. at 822 , 126 S. Ct. at 2273-74 ; Wright, 726 N.W.2d at 471 .

11
Davis v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The Davis dissent asserted that the good-faith exception “creates a categorical bar to obtaining redress in every case pending when a precedent is overturned,” leaving defendants “with a right but not a remedy.” Davis, ___ U.S. at ___, 131 S. Ct. at 2437 (Breyer, J., dissenting) (citation omitted).

2015The Davis dissent asserted that the good-faith exception “creates a categorical bar to obtaining redress in every case pending when a precedent is overturned,” leaving defendants “with a right but not a remedy.” Davis , — U.S. at -, 131 S.Ct. at 2437 (Breyer, J., dissenting) (citation omitted).

11
State v. Bristgreen
minn · 2012 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Further, despite narrowing the scope of the exception in terms of searches other than of the defendant’s body, the U.S. Supreme Court has not overruled Robinson, and “only the Supreme Court may overrule one of its own decisions.” State v. Brist, 812 N.W.2d 51, 56 (Minn. 2012) (citing Thurston Motor Lines, Inc. v. Jordan K.

2015Further, despite narrowing the scope of the exception in terms of searches other than of the defendant’s body, the U.S. Supreme Court has not overruled Robinson, and "only the Supreme Court may overrule one of its own decisions.” State v. Brist, 812 N.W.2d 51, 56 (Minn.2012) (citing Thurston Motor Lines, Inc. v. Jordan K.

11
Attorney Grievance Commission v. Gitomergreen
md · 2012 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Schneider v. Little, 49 A.3d 333, 358 (Md.

11
Riley v. Cal. United Statesgreen
· 2014 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Riley, ___ U.S. at ___ , 134 S. Ct. at 2484-85 (holding that searching the data on a cell phone was not a search incident to arrest, but recognizing a categorical exception justifying searches of an arrestee’s person); Gant, 556 U.S. at 339 (discussing searches incident to arrest in the context of a search of an automobile).

2015See Riley, - U.S. at -, 134 S.Ct. at 2484-85 (holding that searching the data on a cell phone was not a search incident to arrest, but recognizing a categorical exception justifying searches of an arrestee's person); Gant, 556 U.S. at 339 , 129 S.Ct. 1710 (discussing searches incident to arrest in the context of a search of an automobile).

11
Wilson v. Stategreen
minn · 2007 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See id. at 228 (“While that portion of [the witness’s] postconviction testimony conflicts with his trial testimony, the conflict does not necessarily indicate that his trial testimony was false for purposes of the Larrison test.” (emphasis added)). 18 hearing is appropriate because it is difficult if not impossible to test [the witness’s] conflicting statements without examining [the witness] under oath.”).

11
Pippitt v. Stategreen
minn · 2007 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See 737 N.W.2d at 228 (“[The witness] initially stated at the hearing that he could not remember whether the door even had a dead bolt.

11
Williamson v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See 512 U.S. at 601, 603 , 114 S.Ct. 2431 ; see also Fed.

2010See 512 U.S. at 601, 603 , 114 S.Ct. 2431 ; see also Fed.

11
Robinson v. Batesgreen
ohio · 2006 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Robinson, 857 N.E.2d at 1200 (declining to adopt a categorical rule that a plaintiff may not recover negotiated discounts and instead stating that “[t]he jury may decide that the reasonable value of medical care is the amount originally billed, the amount the medical provider accepted as payment, or some amount in between”).

2010See Robinson, 857 N.E.2d at 1200 (declining to adopt a categorical rule that a plaintiff may not recover negotiated discounts and instead stating that "[t]he jury may decide that the reasonable value of medical care is the amount originally billed, the amount the medical provider accepted as payment, or some amount in between").

11
Johnson v. City of Minneapolisgreen
minn · 2003 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007In other words, a property owner must demonstrate that a regulatory action resulted in “a 100% diminution in value.” Norman v. United States, 63 Fed.Cl. 231, 252 (Fed.Cl.2004), aff'd, 429 F.3d 1081 (Fed.Cir.2005), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 126 S.Ct. 2288 , 164 L.Ed.2d 813 (2006); see also Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Reg'l Planning Agency, 535 U.S. 302, 330 , 122 S.Ct. 1465 , 152 L.Ed.2d 517 (2002) (explaining that "the categorical rule would not apply if the diminution in value were 95% instead of 100%” and anything less than a total loss "would require the kind of analysis

11
Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agencygreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Jacobson v. $55,900 in U.S. Currencygreen
minn · 2007 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Jacobson v. $55,900 in U.S. Currency, 728 N.W.2d 510, 529 (Minn.2007).

2007See Jacobson v. $55,900 in U.S. Currency, 728 N.W.2d 510, 529 (Minn.2007).

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Norman v. United Statesgreen
uscfc · 2004 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Brian Eugene Dana v. Department of Correctionsgreen
ca8 · 1992 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
State v. Robinsongreen
minnctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
State v. Myersgreen
minn · 1984 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
State v. Gardengreen
minnctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Moose green
minn · 1978
2 sentences

2025The State and the court of appeals primarily rely on the following statement in Moose: “Our analysis begins from the well-settled rule that a valid claim of the privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment takes precedence over the Sixth Amendment right to compulsory process.” 266 N.W.2d at 525 .

2025Our statement in Moose was made in the context of a dispute about whether an attorney has an ethical obligation to call a witness who has invoked or will invoke the right against self-incrimination. 11 See id. at 524–25.

12025–2025
State of West Virginia v. Daniel L. Herbert green
wva · 2014
1 sentence

2025Although some courts have adopted such a rule, see, e.g., Rios-Vargas, 532 P.3d at 1216–17; Herbert, 767 S.E.2d at 479 , we decline to do so.

12025–2025
Arizona v. Evans green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2024In sum, the Supreme Court has specifically applied the good-faith exception to evidence obtained in reasonable reliance on a quashed arrest warrant that appears active to law enforcement because of a clerical court error, Evans, 514 U.S. at 15 , and more generally limited the exclusionary rule’s application to circumstances that deter unlawful police conduct.

12024–2024
Union Pacific Railroad v. Chicago Transit Authority green
ca7 · 2011
1 sentence

2018By contrast, a condemnation is not a rule of general applicability because each instance necessarily varies with the facts of the case and the specific property subject to the condemnation. 647 F.3d at 679 -80 .

12018–2018
Delvin E. Gylten v. Timothy Jon Swalboski, Sr. green
ca8 · 2001
1 sentence

2018In arguing for a categorical exception, the school directs us to Gylten v. Swalboski , 246 F.3d 1139 (8th Cir.2001).

12018–2018
State v. Brown green
minnctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2017In Brown , this court refused to adopt a categorical rule that affirmative misadvice concerning collateral consequences renders a guilty plea unintelligent and manifestly unjust because such a rule “would require plea withdrawals for misad-vice even about collateral consequences of little significance with possibly no effect on the defendant’s decision to plead guilty.” Id.

12017–2017
State v. Robinson green
minn · 2006
2 sentences

2016In Robinson, the supreme court clarified that there is not a categorical rule of admissibility under the medical-diagnosis exception for out-of-court statements of child sexual-abuse victims identifying their abusers. 718 N.W.2d at 405 .

2016The supreme court explained that the relevant caselaw, including Salazar and Larson, “recognized the importance of examining each statement individually and applying the facts on a case-by- case basis.” Id.

12016–2016
State v. Wright green
minn · 2007
1 sentence

2015See Davis, 547 U.S. at 822 , 126 S. Ct. at 2273-74 ; Wright, 726 N.W.2d at 471 .

12015–2015
Missouri v. McNeely green
scotus · 2013
1 sentence

2014Most recently, the Supreme Court rejected a categorical rule permitting warrantless blood testing in drunk-driving cases and instead held that “[wjhether a warrantless blood test of a drunk-driving suspect is reasonable must be determined case by case based on the totality of the circumstances.” Missouri v. McNeely, — U.S. at -, 133 S.Ct. at 1563 .

12014–2014
Graham v. Florida green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2013The Court noted that Graham was a case of a new kind: “a categorical challenge to a term of years sentence.” 560 U.S. at-, 130 S.Ct. at 2022 .

2013The Court reasoned that Graham was different from challenges to the proportionality of term-of-years sentences because the “sentencing practice itself [was] in question.” Id. at -, 130 S.Ct. at 2022 .

12013–2013
Stanley v. Walker green
ind · 2009
2 sentences

2010These courts hold that a plaintiff is entitled to reasonable medical expenses and provide that “[b]oth the original medical bill rendered and the amount accepted as full payment are admissible to prove the reasonableness and necessity of charges rendered for medical and hospital care.” See id. at 1200; Stanley, 906 N.E.2d at 858 .

2010These courts hold that a plaintiff is entitled to reasonable medical expenses and provide that "[b]oth the original medical bill rendered and the amount accepted as full payment are admissible to prove the reasonableness and necessity of charges rendered for medical and hospital care." See id. at 1200; Stanley, 906 N.E.2d at 858 .

12010–2010
Norman v. United States green
cafc · 2006
12007–2007
Norman v. United States green
cafc · 2005
1 sentence

2007In other words, a property owner must demonstrate that a regulatory action resulted in “a 100% diminution in value.” Norman v. United States, 63 Fed.Cl. 231, 252 (Fed.Cl.2004), aff'd, 429 F.3d 1081 (Fed.Cir.2005), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 126 S.Ct. 2288 , 164 L.Ed.2d 813 (2006); see also Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Reg'l Planning Agency, 535 U.S. 302, 330 , 122 S.Ct. 1465 , 152 L.Ed.2d 517 (2002) (explaining that "the categorical rule would not apply if the diminution in value were 95% instead of 100%” and anything less than a total loss "would require the kind of analysis

12007–2007
Zeman v. City of Minneapolis green
minn · 1996
1 sentence

2007In other words, a property owner must demonstrate that a regulatory action resulted in “a 100% diminution in value.” Norman v. United States, 63 Fed.Cl. 231, 252 (Fed.Cl.2004), aff'd, 429 F.3d 1081 (Fed.Cir.2005), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 126 S.Ct. 2288 , 164 L.Ed.2d 813 (2006); see also Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc. v. Tahoe Reg'l Planning Agency, 535 U.S. 302, 330 , 122 S.Ct. 1465 , 152 L.Ed.2d 517 (2002) (explaining that "the categorical rule would not apply if the diminution in value were 95% instead of 100%” and anything less than a total loss "would require the kind of analysis

12007–2007
Woodbury Place Partners v. City of Woodbury green
minnctapp · 1992
11996–1996
Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council green
scotus · 1992
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 169A.20 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 480A.08 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.185 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.19 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 645.16 (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

CA 228 (1974–2026) WA 92 (1980–2026) TX 84 (1965–2026) IA 76 (1996–2025) IL 66 (1983–2026) FL 54 (1959–2026) KS 45 (1994–2026) MI 44 (1991–2025) OR 37 (1994–2026) CO 36 (1987–2026) PA 34 (1971–2026) WI 32 (1999–2026) LA 28 (1977–2022) MN 27 (1988–2026) NC 25 (1987–2026) UT 25 (1999–2026) NJ 24 (1980–2026) NM 20 (1999–2025) OH 19 (1996–2026) GA 19 (2008–2024) NY 18 (1990–2024) AZ 18 (1969–2026) SC 17 (2011–2022) MT 16 (2007–2022) DC 16 (1993–2025) MA 14 (1997–2024) MD 14 (1995–2025) VA 14 (1957–2024) ID 12 (1991–2024) IN 11 (2012–2026) MO 11 (2013–2025) WY 10 (1983–2019) AR 10 (2001–2026) TN 9 (1985–2018) KY 9 (2013–2026) OK 8 (2016–2023) AL 8 (1920–2016) MS 8 (2009–2022) NH 8 (2003–2019) HI 7 (1998–2017) SD 7 (2007–2025) CT 6 (2011–2023) ND 6 (1997–2016) NE 6 (2003–2017) AK 5 (1998–2023) RI 5 (1984–2025) ME 4 (1980–2017) VT 3 (1988–2009) NV 3 (1990–2026) DE 3 (2015–2026)

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