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circumstances analysis in Minnesota

26 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1949–2024 3 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lanamgreen
minn · 1990 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2010–2016
2 sentences

2016The relevant circumstances under rule 807 are those surrounding the making of the statement because the goal is to determine “whether the statement itself is reliable.” Ahmed, 782 N.W.2d at 260–61 (citing State v. Lanam, 459 N.W.2d 656, 661 (Minn. 1990)).

2016“The relevant circumstances under rule 807 are ‘those circumstances actually surrounding the making of the statements.’” Ahmed, 782 N.W.2d at 260 (quoting State v. Lanam, 459 N.W.2d 656, 661 (Minn. 1990)).

33
State v. Robinsongreen
minn · 2006 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2012–2013
2 sentences

2013Evid. 807); State v. Robinson, 718 N.W.2d 400, 408 (Minn.2006).

2012In deciding whether a statement qualifies under the residual exception, courts use a “totality of the circumstances test” to determine whether the statement has “equivalent circumstantial guarantees of trustworthiness.” State v. Robinson, 718 N.W.2d 400, 408 (Minn.2006).

22
State v. Camachogreen
minn · 1997 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2005–2024
2 sentences

2024“When an appellant contends that credible evidence supports a contrary finding, however, an appellate court will make a subjective factual inquiry to determine whether under the totality of the circumstances the waiver was valid.” Id. at 169 .

2007But, “[w]hen an appellant contends that credible evidence supports a contrary finding,” we “will make a subjective factual inquiry to determine whether under the totality of the circumstances the waiver was valid.” Id. at 169 .

13
State v. Ahmedgreen
minnctapp · 2010 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The relevant circumstances under rule 807 are those surrounding the making of the statement because the goal is to determine “whether the statement itself is reliable.” Ahmed, 782 N.W.2d at 260–61 (citing State v. Lanam, 459 N.W.2d 656, 661 (Minn. 1990)).

2016“The relevant circumstances under rule 807 are those circumstances actually surrounding the making of the statements.” State v. Ahmed, 782 N.W.2d 253, 260 (Minn. App. 2010) (quotation omitted).

13
State v. Wileygreen
minn · 1985 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1994–2024
2 sentences

2024We acknowledge that this is a close case, but under well-established law, “doubtful or marginal cases should be largely determined by the preference to be 19 accorded to warrants.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted) (citing McCloskey, 453 N.W.2d at 704 ); see also Harris, 589 N.W.2d at 791 ; Wiley, 366 N.W.2d at 268 .

1994This determination should be made under the “totality of the circumstances test.” State v. Wiley, 366 N.W.2d 265, 268 (Minn.1985) (citing Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2332 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983)).

12
State v. Harrisgreen
minn · 1999 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024We acknowledge that this is a close case, but under well-established law, “doubtful or marginal cases should be largely determined by the preference to be 19 accorded to warrants.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted) (citing McCloskey, 453 N.W.2d at 704 ); see also Harris, 589 N.W.2d at 791 ; Wiley, 366 N.W.2d at 268 .

11
State v. Crippsgreen
minn · 1995 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Cripps, 533 N.W.2d at 391.

2023Cripps, 533 N.W.2d at 391 .

11
Anderson v. Hunter, Keith, Marshall & Co.green
minn · 1988 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Contrary to the state’s assertion, however, the district court plainly stated that its determination regarding attorney fees took into consideration “all of the applicable circumstances and factors.” The district court, being most familiar with the pertinent aspects of respondents’ case, “is in the best position to evaluate the reasonableness of requested attorney fees.” Anderson v. Hunter, Keith, Marshall & Co., Inc., 417 N.W.2d 619, 629 (Minn. 1988).

11
State v. Davisgreen
minn · 2012 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013When determining whether the statement has “ ‘equivalent circumstantial guarantees of trustworthiness,’ ” a district court uses a “totality of the circumstances test.” State v. Davis, 820 N.W.2d 525, 537 (Minn.2012) (quoting Minn. R.

11
In Re Nicholas H.green
cal · 2002 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See In re Nicholas H., 28 Cal.4th 56 , 120 Cal.Rptr.2d 146 , 46 P.3d 932, 941 (2002).

2006See In re Nicholas H., 28 Cal.4th 56 , 120 Cal.Rptr.2d 146 , 46 P.3d 932, 941 (2002).

11
In Re the Welfare of E.D.J.green
minn · 1993 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See E.D.J., 502 N.W.2d at 781 -82 (citing Mendenhall, 446 U.S. at 554-55 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ; Royer, 460 U.S. at 501 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 ).

1999See E.D.J., 502 N.W.2d at 781 -82 (citing Mendenhall, 446 U.S. at 554-55 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ; Royer, 460 U.S. at 501 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 ).

11
United States v. Mendenhallgreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See E.D.J., 502 N.W.2d at 781 -82 (citing Mendenhall, 446 U.S. at 554-55 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ; Royer, 460 U.S. at 501 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 ).

1999See E.D.J., 502 N.W.2d at 781 -82 (citing Mendenhall, 446 U.S. at 554-55 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ; Royer, 460 U.S. at 501 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 ).

11
State v. Ellertgreen
minn · 1981 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995In State v. Ellert, 301 N.W.2d 320, 323 (Minn.1981), this court held that it was error for the trial court to permit a police officer to testify that, in his opinion, defendant lied when telling him that the shooting was accidental, but that under the circumstances the error was harmless.

11
United States v. Michael Notigreen
ca9 · 1984 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Cf. Noti, 731 F.2d at 616 (Choy, J., dissenting).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
State v. McCloskey green
minn · 1990
1 sentence

2024We acknowledge that this is a close case, but under well-established law, “doubtful or marginal cases should be largely determined by the preference to be 19 accorded to warrants.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted) (citing McCloskey, 453 N.W.2d at 704 ); see also Harris, 589 N.W.2d at 791 ; Wiley, 366 N.W.2d at 268 .

12024–2024
State of Minnesota v. Debra Lee Fawcett green
minn · 2016
2 sentences

2024Fawcett, 884 N.W.2d at 384–85.

2024We acknowledge that this is a close case, but under well-established law, “doubtful or marginal cases should be largely determined by the preference to be 19 accorded to warrants.” Id. (internal quotation marks omitted) (citing McCloskey, 453 N.W.2d at 704 ); see also Harris, 589 N.W.2d at 791 ; Wiley, 366 N.W.2d at 268 .

12024–2024
Holmes v. Hardy green
scotus · 1991
1 sentence

2010The relevant circumstances under rule 807 are “those circumstances actually surrounding the making of the statements.” State v. Lanam, 459 N.W.2d 656, 661 (Minn.1990), cert. denied, 498 U.S. 1033 , 111 S.Ct. 693 , 112 L.Ed.2d 684 (1991).

12010–2010
Canterbury v. Kalisz green
scotus · 1991
1 sentence

2010The relevant circumstances under rule 807 are “those circumstances actually surrounding the making of the statements.” State v. Lanam, 459 N.W.2d 656, 661 (Minn.1990), cert. denied, 498 U.S. 1033 , 111 S.Ct. 693 , 112 L.Ed.2d 684 (1991).

12010–2010
United States v. Knights green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2007Totality of the Circumstances Analysis Our presumption that Anderson’s probation condition was validly imposed and that he therefore was “unambiguously informed of it” supports a conclusion that the condition “significantly diminished [Anderson’s] reasonable expectation of privacy.” See Knights, 534 U.S. at 119-20 , 122 S.Ct. 587 .

2007Totality of the Circumstances Analysis Our presumption that Anderson’s probation condition was validly imposed and that he therefore was “unambiguously informed of it” supports a conclusion that the condition “significantly diminished [Anderson’s] reasonable expectation of privacy.” See Knights, 534 U.S. at 119-20 , 122 S.Ct. 587 .

12007–2007
State v. Jones green
minn · 1997
2 sentences

2005The majority opinion states that we "make a subjective factual inquiry to determine whether under the totality of the circumstances the waiver was valid" and later that "we subjectively analyze the totality of the circumstances to determine whether the district court committed clear error by ruling that the state has proven by a preponderance of the evidence that Burrell's *608 Miranda waiver was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary." (pp. 17 and 27-28.) These statements are drawn from State v. Camacho, 561 N.W.2d 160, 168-69 (Minn.1997), but there the court appears to have conflated the review

2005The majority opinion states that we ‘'‘make a subjective factual inquiry to determine whether under the totality of the circumstances the waiver was valid” and later that “we subjectively analyze the totality of the circumstances to determine whether the district court committed clear error by ruling that the state has proven by a preponderance of the evidence that Burrell’s Miranda waiver was knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.” (pp. 17 and 27-28.) These statements are drawn from State v. Camacho, 561 N.W.2d 160, 168-69 (Minn.1997), but there the court appears to have conflated the review of

12005–2005
Minneapolis Star & Tribune Co. v. Housing & Redevelopment Authority ex rel. City of Minneapolis green
minn · 1976
2 sentences

2002HRA, 310 Minn. at 321 , 251 N.W.2d at 624 (quoting Sacramento Newspaper Guild, 69 Cal.Rptr. at 492 ).

2002HRA, 310 Minn. at 321 , 251 N.W.2d at 624 (quoting Sacramento Newspaper Guild, 69 Cal.Rptr. at 492 ).

12002–2002
State v. Pilcher green
minn · 1991
1 sentence

2002Id.

12002–2002
Sacramento Newspaper Guild, Local 92 v. Sacramento County Board of Supervisors green
calctapp · 1968
2 sentences

2002HRA, 310 Minn. at 321 , 251 N.W.2d at 624 (quoting Sacramento Newspaper Guild, 69 Cal.Rptr. at 492 ).

2002HRA, 310 Minn. at 321 , 251 N.W.2d at 624 (quoting Sacramento Newspaper Guild, 69 Cal.Rptr. at 492 ).

12002–2002
Florida v. Royer green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1999See E.D.J., 502 N.W.2d at 781 -82 (citing Mendenhall, 446 U.S. at 554-55 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ; Royer, 460 U.S. at 501 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 ).

1999See E.D.J., 502 N.W.2d at 781 -82 (citing Mendenhall, 446 U.S. at 554-55 , 100 S.Ct. 1870 ; Royer, 460 U.S. at 501 , 103 S.Ct. 1319 ).

11999–1999
State v. Kulseth green
minn · 1983
1 sentence

1997Id.

11997–1997
Illinois v. Gates green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1994This determination should be made under the “totality of the circumstances test.” State v. Wiley, 366 N.W.2d 265, 268 (Minn.1985) (citing Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2332 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983)).

1994This determination should be made under the “totality of the circumstances test.” State v. Wiley, 366 N.W.2d 265, 268 (Minn.1985) (citing Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238 , 103 S.Ct. 2317, 2332 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983)).

11994–1994
David Price v. Viking Penguin, Inc. And Peter Matthiessen, William Styron, Kurt Vonnegut, John Irving, Alfred Kazin and Susan Sontag, Amicus Curiae green
ca8 · 1989
2 sentences

1990An FBI agent in Price sued a media defendant for allegedly defamatory statements and implications contained in a book, but was not allowed to recover largely because the challenged assertions of improper motive were protected opinion under the Janklow totality of the circumstances analysis. 881 F.2d at 1432 .

1990An FBI agent in Price sued a media defendant for allegedly defamatory statements and implications contained in a book, but was not allowed to recover largely because the challenged assertions of improper motive were protected opinion under the Jank-low totality of the circumstances analysis. 881 F.2d at 1432 .

11990–1990
State v. Linder green
minn · 1978
2 sentences

1989The standard for determining the adequacy of a waiver was outlined by this court in State v. Linder, 268 N.W.2d 734 (Minn.1978): In an ordinary case if the prosecutor shows that the warning was given and that defendant stated he understood his rights and then gave a statement, the state will be deemed to have met its burden of proof, unless there is other evidence indicating that there was no knowing, intelligent, and voluntary waiver. * * * However, if there is other such evidence, then the trial court must make a subjective factual inquiry to determine whether under the totality of the circu

1989Id. at 735 .

11989–1989
Wolfson v. Northern States Management Co. green
minn · 1946
2 sentences

1964Under the doctrine of res judicata, it is well recognized that parties to an action may be estopped from relitigating issues in a subsequent action that were raised and determined in a prior action. 1 Apart from the general requirements regarding identity of parties and the finality of the adjudication, application of the rule of estoppel by verdict requires the party asserting it to establish that the precise question was in fact presented and necessarily determined by the verdict in the former trial. 2 As stated in Wolfson v. Northern States Management Co. 221 Minn. 474, 479 , 22 N. W. (2d)

1964Under the doctrine of res judicata, it is well recognized that parties to an action may be estopped from relitigating issues in a subsequent action that were raised and determined in a prior action. 1 Apart from the general requirements regarding identity of parties and the finality of the adjudication, application of the rule of estoppel by verdict requires the party asserting it to establish that the precise question was in fact presented and necessarily determined by the verdict in the former trial. 2 As stated in Wolfson v. Northern States Management Co. 221 Minn. 474, 479 , 22 N. W. (2d)

11964–1964
State v. Hurst green
minn · 1922
2 sentences

1962State v. Hurst, 153 Minn. 525, 535 , 193 N. W. 680, 683 .

1962State v. Hurst, 153 Minn. 525, 535 , 193 N. W. 680, 683 .

11962–1962
Hoehne v. Mittelstadt green
wis · 1948
11949–1949

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.185 (5) MN § Minn. Stat. § 480A.08 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 595.02 (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

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