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flexible test in Wisconsin

25 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1922–2022 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wisconsin 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Brown v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–2008
2 sentences

2008We recommended in Welsh , consistent with Brown v. Texas, 443 U.S. 47, 50-51 [ 99 S.Ct. 2637 , 61 L.Ed.2d 357 ] (1979), that a review of exigent circumstances be directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances. [State v.] Welsh, 108 Wis.2d [319,] 328, 329[, 321 N.W.2d 245 (1982)].

2008We recommended in Welsh , consistent with Brown v. Texas, 443 U.S. 47, 50-51 (1979), that a review of exigent circumstances be directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances. [State v. ]Welsh, 108 Wis. 2d [319,] 328, 329[, 321 N.W.2d 245 (1982)].

22
State v. Smithgreen
wis · 1986 · cited in 6 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2004–2021
2 sentences

2021Furthermore, “[o]ur review of the exigent circumstances is ‘directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances.’” State v. Phillips, 2009 WI App 179, ¶8 , 322 Wis. 2d 576 , 778 N.W.2d 157 (quoting State v. Smith, 131 Wis. 2d 220, 229 , 388 N.W.2d 601 (1986)).

2021Furthermore, “[o]ur review of the exigent circumstances is ‘directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances.’” State v. Phillips, 2009 WI App 179, ¶8 , 322 Wis. 2d 576 , 778 N.W.2d 157 (quoting State v. Smith, 131 Wis. 2d 220, 229 , 388 N.W.2d 601 (1986)).

16
State v. Welshgreen
wis · 1982 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1986–2008
2 sentences

2008We recommended in Welsh , consistent with Brown v. Texas, 443 U.S. 47, 50-51 [ 99 S.Ct. 2637 , 61 L.Ed.2d 357 ] (1979), that a review of exigent circumstances be directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances. [State v.] Welsh, 108 Wis.2d [319,] 328, 329[, 321 N.W.2d 245 (1982)].

2008We recommended in Welsh , consistent with Brown v. Texas, 443 U.S. 47, 50-51 (1979), that a review of exigent circumstances be directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances. [State v. ]Welsh, 108 Wis. 2d [319,] 328, 329[, 321 N.W.2d 245 (1982)].

12
State v. Ayalagreen
wisctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Our examination “of whether exigent circumstances exist is to be ‘directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances.’” Ayala, 331 Wis. 2d 171, ¶17 (citation omitted).

11
State v. Joel M. Hurleygreen
wis · 2015 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Hurley, 361 Wis. 2d 529, ¶34 (quoting Fawcett, 145 Wis. 2d at 254 ).

11
People v. Fernandezgreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Or. 2012) (quoting Matlock's repudiation of property law in the third-party consent context and not mentioning Jones); People v. Fernandez, 145 Cal. Rptr. 3d 51, 59 (Ct. App. 2012) (same), cert. granted, 569 U.S. __ , __ S. Ct. __, 2013 WL 2149804 (2013); Pryor v. City of Clearlake, 877 F. Supp. 2d 929 , 944 10 No. 2010AP3034-CR ¶15 Resisting this inevitable conclusion, Sobczak insists that the strict weekend guest/co-occupant dichotomy he constructs to delineate who has authority to consent can be maintained within the more flexible framework established by the U.S. Supreme Court.

11
State v. Hughesgreen
wis · 2000 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009"However, the government cannot justify a search on the basis of exigent circumstances that are of the law enforcement officers' own making." Kiekhefer, 212 Wis.2d at 476 , 569 N.W.2d 316 ; see also Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , ¶ 28 n. 7, 607 N.W.2d 621 .

2009"However, the government cannot justify a search on the basis of exigent circumstances that are of the law enforcement officers' own making." Kiekhefer, 212 Wis. 2d at 476 ; see also Hughes, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , ¶ 28 n.7.

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Douglas-Hanson Co., Inc. v. BF Goodrich Co.green
wis · 2000 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009"However, the government cannot justify a search on the basis of exigent circumstances that are of the law enforcement officers' own making." Kiekhefer, 212 Wis.2d at 476 , 569 N.W.2d 316 ; see also Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , ¶ 28 n. 7, 607 N.W.2d 621 .

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Wilcox v. Wilcoxgreen
wis · 1965 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Wilcox v. Wilcox, 26 Wis. 2d 617, 621, 631 , 133 N.W.2d 408 (1966).

2002Wilcox v. Wilcox, 26 Wis. 2d 617, 621, 631 , 133 N.W.2d 408 (1966).

11
Michelle T. Ex Rel. Sumpter v. Croziergreen
wis · 1993 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Michelle T. v. Crozier, 173 Wis. 2d 681, 689 , 495 N.W.2d 327, 330-31 (1993).

1998Michelle T. v. Crozier, 173 Wis. 2d 681, 689 , 495 N.W.2d 327, 330-31 (1993).

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Amber J.F. v. Richard B.green
wisctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Amber J.F. v. Richard B., 205 Wis. 2d 505, 515 , 557 N.W.2d 84, 88 (Ct. App. 1996).

1997Amber J.F. v. Richard B., 205 Wis. 2d 505, 515 , 557 N.W.2d 84, 88 (Ct. App. 1996).

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Sage v. Automation, Incorporated Pension Plan And Trustgreen
ca10 · 1988 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See, e.g., Sage v. Automation, Inc. Pension Plan & Trust, 845 F.2d 885, 895 (10th Cir. 1988).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (24)

CaseCitedYears
Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2018Kumho Tire emphasized that the application of the Daubert factors is a flexible inquiry: "[T]he law grants a [trial] court the same broad latitude when it decides how to determine reliability as it enjoys in respect to its ultimate reliability determination." Kumho Tire , 526 U.S. at 142 , 119 S. Ct. 1167 .

2017A trial court conducts its reliability analysis with wide latitude.20 Kumho Tire emphasized that the application of the Daubert factors is a flexible inquiry: "[T]he law grants a district court the same broad latitude when it decides how to determine reliability as it enjoys in respect to its ultimate reliability determination." Kumho Tire, 526 U.S. at 142 . ¶65 Thus, the trial court may consider some, all, or none of the factors listed to determine whether the expert evidence is reliable.

32017–2018
Portage Daily Register v. Columbia County Sheriff's Department green
wisctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2022Where that is the case the trial court must scrutinize the claimed exception, rather than whether the lawsuit caused the release, to determine whether a requesting party has prevailed[.21] See id., ¶¶26, 32 (quoting Portage Daily Reg., 19 308 Wis. 2d 357 , ¶8 and citing Young, 165 Wis. 2d at 286–91). 20 Id., ¶32. 21 Id., ¶33. 9 No. 2019ap96.rgb Applying this third factor——and seemingly only this factor——the court of appeals concluded: Here, there can be no question that the City withheld the draft contract on the claimed basis that a public records exception required nondisclosure; it later re

2022Where that is the case the trial court must scrutinize the claimed exception, rather than whether the lawsuit caused the release, to determine whether a requesting party has prevailed[.21] See id., ¶¶26, 32 (quoting Portage Daily Reg., 19 308 Wis. 2d 357 , ¶8 and citing Young, 165 Wis. 2d at 286–91). 20 Id., ¶32. 21 Id., ¶33. 9 No. 2019AP96.rgb Applying this third factor——and seemingly only this factor——the court of appeals concluded: Here, there can be no question that the City withheld the draft contract on the claimed basis that a public records exception required nondisclosure; it later re

22022–2022
State Ex Rel. Young v. Shaw green
wisctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2022Where that is the case the trial court must scrutinize the claimed exception, rather than whether the lawsuit caused the release, to determine whether a requesting party has prevailed[.21] See id., ¶¶26, 32 (quoting Portage Daily Reg., 19 308 Wis. 2d 357 , ¶8 and citing Young, 165 Wis. 2d at 286–91). 20 Id., ¶32. 21 Id., ¶33. 9 No. 2019ap96.rgb Applying this third factor——and seemingly only this factor——the court of appeals concluded: Here, there can be no question that the City withheld the draft contract on the claimed basis that a public records exception required nondisclosure; it later re

2022Where that is the case the trial court must scrutinize the claimed exception, rather than whether the lawsuit caused the release, to determine whether a requesting party has prevailed[.21] See id., ¶¶26, 32 (quoting Portage Daily Reg., 19 308 Wis. 2d 357 , ¶8 and citing Young, 165 Wis. 2d at 286–91). 20 Id., ¶32. 21 Id., ¶33. 9 No. 2019AP96.rgb Applying this third factor——and seemingly only this factor——the court of appeals concluded: Here, there can be no question that the City withheld the draft contract on the claimed basis that a public records exception required nondisclosure; it later re

22022–2022
State v. Phillips green
wisctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2021Furthermore, “[o]ur review of the exigent circumstances is ‘directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances.’” State v. Phillips, 2009 WI App 179, ¶8 , 322 Wis. 2d 576 , 778 N.W.2d 157 (quoting State v. Smith, 131 Wis. 2d 220, 229 , 388 N.W.2d 601 (1986)).

2021Furthermore, “[o]ur review of the exigent circumstances is ‘directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances.’” State v. Phillips, 2009 WI App 179, ¶8 , 322 Wis. 2d 576 , 778 N.W.2d 157 (quoting State v. Smith, 131 Wis. 2d 220, 229 , 388 N.W.2d 601 (1986)).

22017–2021
State v. Richter green
wis · 2000
1 sentence

2021“The State bears the burden of proving the existence of exigent circumstances.” Richter, 235 Wis. 2d 524, ¶29 . ¶16 The State argues that the circuit court properly denied the suppression motion because exigent circumstances made it reasonable for the officer to open the vehicle door.

12021–2021
State v. Fawcett green
wisctapp · 1988
2 sentences

2021Allegations of fact in a complaint are constitutionally sufficient if the allegations inform the defendant of the charges against him or her, as well as the underlying facts constituting the offense, including the time frame in which the crime allegedly occurred.7 See Fawcett, 145 Wis. 2d at 253 . ¶22 In child sexual assault cases, a “more flexible application of [the] notice requirements is required and permitted,” and under this more flexible standard the complaint need not set forth precise allegations regarding the date the child sexual assault was committed.

2021Hurley, 361 Wis. 2d 529, ¶34 (quoting Fawcett, 145 Wis. 2d at 254 ).

12021–2021
Braylon Seifert v. Kay M. Balink, M.D. green
wis · 2017
2 sentences

2018Seifert v. Balink , 2017 WI 2 , ¶ 64, 372 Wis. 2d 525 , 888 N.W.2d 816 (footnote omitted). 2.

2018Seifert v. Balink , 2017 WI 2 , ¶ 64, 372 Wis. 2d 525 , 888 N.W.2d 816 (footnote omitted). 2.

12018–2018
Georgia v. Randolph green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2013As Sobczak acknowledges, the power to give consent turns on "widely shared social expectations" and "commonly held understanding about the authority that co- inhabitants may exercise in ways that affect each other's interests." Randolph, 547 U.S. at 111 .

2013As Sobczak acknowledges, the power to give consent turns on "widely shared social expectations" and "commonly held understanding about the authority that co-inhabitants may exercise in ways that affect each other's interests." Randolph, 547 U.S. at 111 .

12013–2013
Fernandez v. California neutral
scotus · 2013
1 sentence

2013Or. 2012) (quoting Matlock's repudiation of property law in the third-party consent context and not mentioning Jones); People v. Fernandez, 145 Cal. Rptr. 3d 51, 59 (Ct. App. 2012) (same), cert. granted, 569 U.S. __ , __ S. Ct. __, 2013 WL 2149804 (2013); Pryor v. City of Clearlake, 877 F. Supp. 2d 929 , 944 10 No. 2010AP3034-CR ¶15 Resisting this inevitable conclusion, Sobczak insists that the strict weekend guest/co-occupant dichotomy he constructs to delineate who has authority to consent can be maintained within the more flexible framework established by the U.S. Supreme Court.

12013–2013
Pryor v. City of Clearlake green
cand · 2012
1 sentence

2013Or. 2012) (quoting Matlock's repudiation of property law in the third-party consent context and not mentioning Jones); People v. Fernandez, 145 Cal. Rptr. 3d 51, 59 (Ct. App. 2012) (same), cert. granted, 569 U.S. __ , __ S. Ct. __, 2013 WL 2149804 (2013); Pryor v. City of Clearlake, 877 F. Supp. 2d 929 , 944 10 No. 2010AP3034-CR ¶15 Resisting this inevitable conclusion, Sobczak insists that the strict weekend guest/co-occupant dichotomy he constructs to delineate who has authority to consent can be maintained within the more flexible framework established by the U.S. Supreme Court.

12013–2013
State v. Turner green
wis · 1987
2 sentences

2011The court noted that "courts are moving toward a more flexible analysis under Mosley," Turner, 136 Wis. 2d at 357-58 , and "[i]t is not determinative, absent other evidence of police overbearing or coercive tactics, that all of the Mosley factors [be] satisfied," Turner, 136 Wis. 2d at 360 .

2011The court noted that "courts are moving toward a more flexible analysis under Mosley," Turner, 136 Wis. 2d at 357-58 , and "[i]t is not determinative, absent other evidence of police overbearing or coercive tactics, that all of the Mosley factors [be] satisfied," Turner, 136 Wis. 2d at 360 .

12011–2011
Rayburn v. General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists green
ca4 · 1985
1 sentence

2009The court in Rayburn ultimately concluded that a pastoral care associate at a Seventh-day Adventist Church was "so significant in the expression and realization of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs that state intervention in the appointment process would excessively inhibit religious liberty." Id. at 1168 . ¶ 43 This test for determining whether a position is ministerial has subsequently been called the "primary duties test." In practice, the primary duties test has proved to be a flexible test without an answer key and has not yielded predictable results.

12009–2009
State v. Kiekhefer green
wisctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2009"However, the government cannot justify a search on the basis of exigent circumstances that are of the law enforcement officers' own making." Kiekhefer, 212 Wis.2d at 476 , 569 N.W.2d 316 ; see also Hughes, 233 Wis.2d 280 , ¶ 28 n. 7, 607 N.W.2d 621 .

2009"However, the government cannot justify a search on the basis of exigent circumstances that are of the law enforcement officers' own making." Kiekhefer, 212 Wis. 2d at 476 ; see also Hughes, 233 Wis. 2d 280 , ¶ 28 n.7.

12009–2009
State v. Drogsvold green
wisctapp · 1981
1 sentence

2004"The Fourth Amendment does not require police officers to delay in the course of an investigation if to do so would gravely endanger their lives or the lives of others." Id. (citation omitted.) Our review of exigent circumstances is directed by a flexible test of reasonableness under the totality of the circumstances.

12004–2004
State v. Denter green
wis · 1984
2 sentences

1987State v. Denter, 121 Wis. 2d 118, 123 , 357 N.W.2d 555 (1984), Aparacor, Inc. v. I.L.H.R.

1987State v. Denter, 121 Wis. 2d 118, 123 , 357 N.W.2d 555 (1984), Aparacor, Inc. v. I.L.H.R.

11987–1987
Cornell Jackson v. Donald W. Wyrick, Warden green
ca8 · 1984
2 sentences

1987It seems apparent that a wide range of time gaps between interrogations may satisfy Mosley, see, Jackson, 730 F.2d at 1180 ; Finch 557 F.2d at 1236 ; and Mosley, 423 U.S. at 106 .

1987It seems apparent that a wide range of time gaps between interrogations may satisfy Mosley, see, Jackson, 730 F.2d at 1180 ; Finch 557 F.2d at 1236 ; and Mosley, 423 U.S. at 106 .

11987–1987
United States v. Marvin J. Finch green
ca8 · 1977
2 sentences

1987It seems apparent that a wide range of time gaps between interrogations may satisfy Mosley, see, Jackson, 730 F.2d at 1180 ; Finch 557 F.2d at 1236 ; and Mosley, 423 U.S. at 106 .

1987It seems apparent that a wide range of time gaps between interrogations may satisfy Mosley, see, Jackson, 730 F.2d at 1180 ; Finch 557 F.2d at 1236 ; and Mosley, 423 U.S. at 106 .

11987–1987
Michigan v. Mosley green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1987It seems apparent that a wide range of time gaps between interrogations may satisfy Mosley, see, Jackson, 730 F.2d at 1180 ; Finch 557 F.2d at 1236 ; and Mosley, 423 U.S. at 106 .

1987It seems apparent that a wide range of time gaps between interrogations may satisfy Mosley, see, Jackson, 730 F.2d at 1180 ; Finch 557 F.2d at 1236 ; and Mosley, 423 U.S. at 106 .

11987–1987
Wade v. Hunter green
scotus · 1949
11979–1979
Thompson v. Bickford neutral
minn · 1872
11922–1922
Leqve v. Stoppel green
minn · 1896
11922–1922
Stephon v. Topic green
· 1920
11922–1922
Allen v. Berry neutral
mo · 1872
11922–1922
Lynch v. Burt green
· 1904
11922–1922

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 752.31 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 752.41 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 808.10 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 893.55 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 907.02 (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

NY 169 (1937–2026) TX 127 (1973–2025) CT 107 (1978–2026) IL 64 (1961–2026) LA 52 (1963–2022) CA 51 (1896–2026) CO 50 (1964–2026) NJ 45 (1960–2025) MN 45 (1896–2025) PA 43 (1964–2025) MI 33 (1979–2026) RI 30 (1951–2023) FL 27 (1967–2025) VT 25 (1993–2026) WI 25 (1922–2022) OH 24 (1968–2025) MD 23 (1957–2024) NC 22 (1963–2025) MO 20 (1963–2017) MA 18 (1929–2014) WA 18 (1967–2016) AK 18 (1977–2023) DC 18 (1966–2022) NM 15 (1992–2010) MT 15 (1983–2024) UT 14 (2000–2023) DE 13 (1979–2022) IA 12 (1973–2024) NH 12 (1975–2021) ME 12 (1972–2023) HI 12 (1960–2010) KS 11 (1974–2016) AL 11 (1967–2007) NE 11 (1981–2024) IN 11 (1985–2025) OK 10 (1928–2019) ID 10 (1969–2022) AZ 10 (1973–2022) TN 9 (1981–2017) OR 9 (1943–2021) GA 8 (1967–2013) WV 7 (1963–2001) VA 7 (1979–2010) SD 6 (1990–2025) SC 6 (1998–2020) WY 5 (1982–2017) AR 5 (1990–2019) KY 4 (1979–2026) MS 4 (2004–2014) ND 3 (1989–2000) NV 2 (2000–2021)

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.

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