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source doctrine in Connecticut

23 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1976–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut 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 (26)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. D.K. Johnsongreen
ca2 · 1993 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–2021
2 sentences

1997In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, “[t]he two elements that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.” United States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 (2d Cir. 1993); Murray v. United States, supra, 487 U.S. 542 .

1997In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two elements that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct. 8 United States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 (2d Cir. 1993); Murray v. United States, supra, [542].” (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Vivo, supra, 672-73 .

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Murray v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–2016
2 sentences

1996In Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533 , 537 , 108 S.Ct. 2529 , 101 L.Ed.2d 472 (1988), the Court reaffirmed its holding in Segura and extended the scope of the independent source doctrine "to evidence initially discovered during, or as a consequence of, an unlawful search, but later obtained independently from activities untainted by the initial illegality." The court noted that "while the government should not profit from its illegal activity, neither should it be placed in a worse position than it would otherwise have occupied." Id., 542 .

1996In Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533 , 537 , 108 S.Ct. 2529 , 101 L.Ed.2d 472 (1988), the Court reaffirmed its holding in Segura and extended the scope of the independent source doctrine "to evidence initially discovered during, or as a consequence of, an unlawful search, but later obtained independently from activities untainted by the initial illegality." The court noted that "while the government should not profit from its illegal activity, neither should it be placed in a worse position than it would otherwise have occupied." Id., 542 .

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Terry v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Sulewski , 98 Conn. App. 762 , 764 n.2, 912 A.2d 485 (2006) (concluding that this court need not address trial court's alternative ruling that evidence was admissible pursuant to independent source doctrine in light of conclusion that stop was lawful under Terry v. Ohio , 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 [1968] ).

2006We need not address the court’s ruling regarding the independent source doctrine because we conclude that the stop was valid under Terry v. Ohio, supra, 392 U.S. 1 .

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State v. Brocugliogreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Brocuglio , 264 Conn. 778 , 786-87, 826 A.2d 145 (2003) ("As a general principle, the exclusionary rule bars the government from introducing at trial evidence obtained in violation of the fourth amendment to the United States constitution....

2018See State v. Brocuglio , 264 Conn. 778 , 786-87, 826 A.2d 145 (2003) ("As a general principle, the exclusionary rule bars the government from introducing at trial evidence obtained in violation of the fourth amendment to the United States constitution....

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State v. Sulewskigreen
connappct · 2006 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Sulewski , 98 Conn. App. 762 , 764 n.2, 912 A.2d 485 (2006) (concluding that this court need not address trial court's alternative ruling that evidence was admissible pursuant to independent source doctrine in light of conclusion that stop was lawful under Terry v. Ohio , 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 [1968] ).

2018See State v. Sulewski , 98 Conn. App. 762 , 764 n.2, 912 A.2d 485 (2006) (concluding that this court need not address trial court's alternative ruling that evidence was admissible pursuant to independent source doctrine in light of conclusion that stop was lawful under Terry v. Ohio , 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 [1968] ).

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Nix v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–2025
2 sentences

1997Rather, the more apt question in such a case is ‘whether, granting establishment of the primary illegality, the evidence to which instant objection is made has been come at by exploitation of that illegality or instead by means sufficiently distinguishable to be purged of the primary taint.” (Emphasis added.) The independent source doctrine and the inevitable discovery doctrine are recognized exceptions to the exclusionary rule and are “closely related.” Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 443 , 104 S. Ct. 2501 , 81 L.

1997Rather, the more apt question in such a case is ‘whether, granting establishment of the primary illegality, the evidence to which instant objection is made has been come at by exploitation of that illegality or instead by means sufficiently distinguishable to be purged of the primary taint.” (Emphasis added.) The independent source doctrine and the inevitable discovery doctrine are recognized exceptions to the exclusionary rule and are “closely related.” Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 443 , 104 S. Ct. 2501 , 81 L.

13
Schilling v. Gre Insurance Co.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., United States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 (2d Cir.) (to determine applicability of independent source doctrine, court ‘‘must consider whether the agents would have applied for a warrant had they not [engaged in the unlawful search] beforehand’’), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 959 , 114 S. Ct. 418 , 126 L.

1999United, States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 [(2d Cir.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 959 , 114 S. Ct. 418 , 126 L.

12
Mothershed v. Gregg, Ante, P. 868green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., United States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 (2d Cir.) (to determine applicability of independent source doctrine, court ‘‘must consider whether the agents would have applied for a warrant had they not [engaged in the unlawful search] beforehand’’), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 959 , 114 S. Ct. 418 , 126 L.

1999United, States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 [(2d Cir.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 959 , 114 S. Ct. 418 , 126 L.

12
Munez v. New Yorkgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., United States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 (2d Cir.) (to determine applicability of independent source doctrine, court ‘‘must consider whether the agents would have applied for a warrant had they not [engaged in the unlawful search] beforehand’’), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 959 , 114 S. Ct. 418 , 126 L.

1999United, States v. Johnson, 994 F.2d 980, 987 [(2d Cir.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 959 , 114 S. Ct. 418 , 126 L.

12
State v. Martinezgreen
nm · 2020 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026First, the New Mexico Supreme Court has abandoned the independent source doctrine in cases involving “disputed eyewitness identifications,” except “[when] the eyewitness . . . is personally familiar with State v. Rohena the perpetrator of the crime.” State v. Martinez, 478 P.3d 880, 905 (N.M. 2020).

2026First, the New Mexico Supreme Court has abandoned the independent source doctrine in cases involving “disputed eyewitness identifications,” except “[when] the eyewitness . . . is personally familiar with State v. Rohena the perpetrator of the crime.” State v. Martinez, 478 P.3d 880, 905 (N.M. 2020).

11
United States v. Wadegreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Specifically, the so infiltrate the identification today that it should be withheld from the jury.” State v. Rohena defendant asks this court to adopt a more restrictive version of the independent source doctrine; see, e.g., United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 240–42, 87 S. Ct. 1926, 18 L.

2026Specifically, the so infiltrate the identification today that it should be withheld from the jury.” State v. Rohena defendant asks this court to adopt a more restrictive version of the independent source doctrine; see, e.g., United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218, 240–42, 87 S. Ct. 1926, 18 L.

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State v. Nawrockigreen
wisctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., People v. Wall, Docket No. 21CA0796, 2023 WL 12052104, *5 (Colo. App. 2023), cert. denied, Colorado Supreme Court, Docket No. 24SC77, 2024 WL 3052328 (June 17, 2024); Patrick v. United States, supra, 343 A.3d 583–84; State v. Shelvin, 424 So. 3d 616, 616 (La. 2025); People v. Williams, supra, 41 N.Y.3d 556–57; Wright v. State, Docket No. 14-23-00744-CR, 2025 WL 970432, *2 (Tex. App. 2025); State v. Nawrocki, 308 Wis. 2d 227, 247, 746 N.W.2d 509 (App.), review denied, 310 Wis. 2d 706, 754 N.W.2d 850 (2008).

2026See, e.g., People v. Wall, Docket No. 21CA0796, 2023 WL 12052104, *5 (Colo. App. 2023), cert. denied, Colorado Supreme Court, Docket No. 24SC77, 2024 WL 3052328 (June 17, 2024); Patrick v. United States, supra, 343 A.3d 583–84; State v. Shelvin, 424 So. 3d 616, 616 (La. 2025); People v. Williams, supra, 41 N.Y.3d 556–57; Wright v. State, Docket No. 14-23-00744-CR, 2025 WL 970432, *2 (Tex. App. 2025); State v. Nawrocki, 308 Wis. 2d 227, 247, 746 N.W.2d 509 (App.), review denied, 310 Wis. 2d 706, 754 N.W.2d 850 (2008).

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United States v. Al Farekhgreen
ca2 · 2020 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026He also acknowledges that the current approach of federal courts, which remain bound to follow the independent source doctrine; see, e.g., United States v. Al-Farekh, 956 F.3d 99 , 110–11 (2d Cir. 2020), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 141 S. Ct. 1108 , 208 L.

2026He also acknowledges that the current approach of federal courts, which remain bound to follow the independent source doctrine; see, e.g., United States v. Al-Farekh, 956 F.3d 99, 110–11 (2d Cir. 2020), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 141 S. Ct. 1108, 208 L.

11
Bloomfield Health Care Center of Connecticut, LLC v. Doyongreen
connappct · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See State v. Correa, supra, 185 Conn. App. 340 n.23 . 15 Ordinarily, under Golding, we address the adequacy of the record before considering the merits of the unpreserved constitutional claim.

11
United States v. Kelvin Baezgreen
ca8 · 2020 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In light of our determination affording the state the opportunity to adduce additional evidence in connection with its claims under both doctrines, and because the distinction between the two doctrines is not always a ‘‘sharp’’ one; United States v. Baez, 983 F.3d 1029, 1037 (8th Cir. 2020), cert. denied, U.S. , 141 S. Ct. 2744 , 210 L.

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United States v. Antoine Johnsongreen
ca7 · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Ed. 2d 896 (2021); see also United States v. Johnson, 380 F.3d 1013, 1014 (7th Cir. 2004); for present purposes, we need not express a view as to the applicability of the inevitable discovery doctrine separate and apart from the independent source doctrine. 37 With respect to the requirement that the state must prove by a preponder- ance of the evidence that the tainted evidence inevitably would have been discovered irrespective of the unlawful search, the Second Circuit has ‘‘acknowledged that using the [preponderance of the evidence] standard to prove inevitability creates a problem of proba

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United States v. Mulhollandgreen
ca2 · 2015 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See, e.g., United States v. Johnson, supra, 994 F.2d 987 (observing that courts apply independent source doctrine in cases in which police discover evidence ‘‘while engaging in an unlawful search or entry, but where there was an independent basis apart from the illegal entry to allow a warrant to issue’’); see also United States v. Mulholland, 628 Fed.

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United States v. Vilargreen
ca2 · 2013 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Ed. 2d 896 (2021); see also United States v. Johnson, 380 F.3d 1013, 1014 (7th Cir. 2004); for present purposes, we need not express a view as to the applicability of the inevitable discovery doctrine separate and apart from the independent source doctrine. 37 With respect to the requirement that the state must prove by a preponder- ance of the evidence that the tainted evidence inevitably would have been discovered irrespective of the unlawful search, the Second Circuit has ‘‘acknowledged that using the [preponderance of the evidence] standard to prove inevitability creates a problem of proba

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United States v. Turnergreen
ca2 · 2013 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Ortega v. Enforcementgreen
scotus · 2014 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
D'Antoni v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2014 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
State v. Cobbgreen
conn · 1999 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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Sentner v. Board of Trustees of Regional Community Collegesgreen
conn · 1981 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
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State v. Ostroskigreen
conn · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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State v. Kellygreen
utah · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
cluster 495463green
ca9 · 1987 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (38)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Evans green
conn · 1973
2 sentences

2018Specifically, the state argues that ‘‘[b]ecause the defendant did not challenge the dog sniff below, both the state and the trial court were temporally focused on Broems’ opening of the door,’’ and, therefore, ‘‘the state will be unable to show that despite the alleged illegality of the canine sniff, the evidence was nevertheless admissible under the independent source doctrine.’’ Because we do not reach the issue of whether the independent source doctrine applies in this case; see footnote 20 of this opinion; we need not decide the adequacy of the record with respect to that issue. 10 The def

2018Specifically, the state argues that ‘‘[b]ecause the defendant did not challenge the dog sniff below, both the state and the trial court were temporally focused on Broems’ opening of the door,’’ and, therefore, ‘‘the state will be unable to show that despite the alleged illegality of the canine sniff, the evidence was nevertheless admissible under the independent source doctrine.’’ Because we do not reach the issue of whether the independent source doctrine applies in this case; see footnote 20 of this opinion; we need not decide the adequacy of the record with respect to that issue. 10 The def

22018–2018
State v. Kono green
conn · 2016
2 sentences

2018Specifically, the state argues that ‘‘[b]ecause the defendant did not challenge the dog sniff below, both the state and the trial court were temporally focused on Broems’ opening of the door,’’ and, therefore, ‘‘the state will be unable to show that despite the alleged illegality of the canine sniff, the evidence was nevertheless admissible under the independent source doctrine.’’ Because we do not reach the issue of whether the independent source doctrine applies in this case; see footnote 20 of this opinion; we need not decide the adequacy of the record with respect to that issue. 10 The def

2018Specifically, the state argues that ‘‘[b]ecause the defendant did not challenge the dog sniff below, both the state and the trial court were temporally focused on Broems’ opening of the door,’’ and, therefore, ‘‘the state will be unable to show that despite the alleged illegality of the canine sniff, the evidence was nevertheless admissible under the independent source doctrine.’’ Because we do not reach the issue of whether the independent source doctrine applies in this case; see footnote 20 of this opinion; we need not decide the adequacy of the record with respect to that issue. 10 The def

22018–2018
State v. Joyce green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2016In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two ele- ments that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.’’ (Cita- tions omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282 , 289–290, 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

2016In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two ele- ments that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.’’ (Cita- tions omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282 , 289–290, 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

22008–2016
Yadav v. West Windsor Township green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2016In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two ele- ments that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.’’ (Cita- tions omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282 , 289–290, 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

2008In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two elements that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.” (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282, 289-90 , 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

22008–2016
Case Farms of North Carolina, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2016In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two ele- ments that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.’’ (Cita- tions omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282 , 289–290, 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

2008In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two elements that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.” (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282, 289-90 , 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

22008–2016
Cornish v. Court of Appeals of Maryland green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2016In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two ele- ments that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.’’ (Cita- tions omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282 , 289–290, 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

2008In the case of a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant, [t]he two elements that must be satisfied to allow admission [under the independent source doctrine] are: (1) the warrant must be supported by probable cause derived from sources independent of the illegal entry; and (2) the decision to seek the warrant may not be prompted by information gleaned from the illegal conduct.” (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 243 Conn. 282, 289-90 , 705 A.2d 181 (1997), cert. denied, 523 U.S. 1077 , 118 S. Ct. 1523 , 140 L.

22008–2016
State v. MOSEBY neutral
wis · 2008
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., People v. Wall, Docket No. 21CA0796, 2023 WL 12052104 , *5 (Colo. App. 2023), cert. denied, Docket No. 24SC77, 2024 WL 3052328 (Colo. June 17, 2024); Patrick v. United States, supra, 343 A.3d 583–84; State v. Shelvin, 424 So. 3d 616 , 616 (La. 2025); People v. Williams, supra, 41 N.Y.3d 556–57; Wright v. State, Docket No. 14-23- 00744-CR, 2025 WL 970432 , *2 (Tex. App. 2025); State v. Nawrocki, 308 Wis. 2d 227, 247 , 746 N.W.2d 509 (App.), review denied, 310 Wis. 2d 706 , 754 N.W.2d 850 (2008).

2026See, e.g., People v. Wall, Docket No. 21CA0796, 2023 WL 12052104, *5 (Colo. App. 2023), cert. denied, Colorado Supreme Court, Docket No. 24SC77, 2024 WL 3052328 (June 17, 2024); Patrick v. United States, supra, 343 A.3d 583–84; State v. Shelvin, 424 So. 3d 616, 616 (La. 2025); People v. Williams, supra, 41 N.Y.3d 556–57; Wright v. State, Docket No. 14-23-00744-CR, 2025 WL 970432, *2 (Tex. App. 2025); State v. Nawrocki, 308 Wis. 2d 227, 247, 746 N.W.2d 509 (App.), review denied, 310 Wis. 2d 706, 754 N.W.2d 850 (2008).

12026–2026
State v. Hughes neutral
wis · 2008
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., People v. Wall, Docket No. 21CA0796, 2023 WL 12052104 , *5 (Colo. App. 2023), cert. denied, Docket No. 24SC77, 2024 WL 3052328 (Colo. June 17, 2024); Patrick v. United States, supra, 343 A.3d 583–84; State v. Shelvin, 424 So. 3d 616 , 616 (La. 2025); People v. Williams, supra, 41 N.Y.3d 556–57; Wright v. State, Docket No. 14-23- 00744-CR, 2025 WL 970432 , *2 (Tex. App. 2025); State v. Nawrocki, 308 Wis. 2d 227, 247 , 746 N.W.2d 509 (App.), review denied, 310 Wis. 2d 706 , 754 N.W.2d 850 (2008).

2026See, e.g., People v. Wall, Docket No. 21CA0796, 2023 WL 12052104, *5 (Colo. App. 2023), cert. denied, Colorado Supreme Court, Docket No. 24SC77, 2024 WL 3052328 (June 17, 2024); Patrick v. United States, supra, 343 A.3d 583–84; State v. Shelvin, 424 So. 3d 616, 616 (La. 2025); People v. Williams, supra, 41 N.Y.3d 556–57; Wright v. State, Docket No. 14-23-00744-CR, 2025 WL 970432, *2 (Tex. App. 2025); State v. Nawrocki, 308 Wis. 2d 227, 247, 746 N.W.2d 509 (App.), review denied, 310 Wis. 2d 706, 754 N.W.2d 850 (2008).

12026–2026
State v. Golding green
conn · 1989
12021–2021
State v. Holley green
conn · 2016
2 sentences

2021As we explain more fully hereinafter, if the record is inadequate for review of the state’s independent source claim, it would be unfair to address the defendant’s claim on that record because to do so would effectively foreclose the state from establishing its claim of an independent source. 29 In light of our determination that the current record is inadequate for our resolution of the state’s independent source claim, the state cannot prevail on its alternative contention that the record, if deemed adequate, is ambiguous as to whether the police would have sought a warrant irrespective of t

2021As we explain more fully hereinafter, if the record is inadequate for review of the state’s independent source claim, it would be unfair to address the defendant’s claim on that record because to do so would effectively foreclose the state from establishing its claim of an independent source. 29 In light of our determination that the current record is inadequate for our resolution of the state’s independent source claim, the state cannot prevail on its alternative contention that the record, if deemed adequate, is ambiguous as to whether the police would have sought a warrant irrespective of t

12021–2021
Okla. v. E.P.A. neutral
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2021Ed. 2d 896 (2021); see also United States v. Johnson, 380 F.3d 1013, 1014 (7th Cir. 2004); for present purposes, we need not express a view as to the applicability of the inevitable discovery doctrine separate and apart from the independent source doctrine. 37 With respect to the requirement that the state must prove by a preponder- ance of the evidence that the tainted evidence inevitably would have been discovered irrespective of the unlawful search, the Second Circuit has ‘‘acknowledged that using the [preponderance of the evidence] standard to prove inevitability creates a problem of proba

12021–2021
Oklahoma v. Envtl. Prot. Agency green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2021Ed. 2d 896 (2021); see also United States v. Johnson, 380 F.3d 1013, 1014 (7th Cir. 2004); for present purposes, we need not express a view as to the applicability of the inevitable discovery doctrine separate and apart from the independent source doctrine. 37 With respect to the requirement that the state must prove by a preponder- ance of the evidence that the tainted evidence inevitably would have been discovered irrespective of the unlawful search, the Second Circuit has ‘‘acknowledged that using the [preponderance of the evidence] standard to prove inevitability creates a problem of proba

12021–2021
Jose Manuel De La Torre-Ventura v. United States green
scotus · 2014
1 sentence

2021Ed. 2d 896 (2021); see also United States v. Johnson, 380 F.3d 1013, 1014 (7th Cir. 2004); for present purposes, we need not express a view as to the applicability of the inevitable discovery doctrine separate and apart from the independent source doctrine. 37 With respect to the requirement that the state must prove by a preponder- ance of the evidence that the tainted evidence inevitably would have been discovered irrespective of the unlawful search, the Second Circuit has ‘‘acknowledged that using the [preponderance of the evidence] standard to prove inevitability creates a problem of proba

12021–2021
State v. Sawyer green
conn · 2020
12021–2021
Johnson v. Garcia neutral
ca5 · 1995
12018–2018
Harrell v. State green
ga · 2015
12017–2017
United States v. Russell Kelner green
ca2 · 1976
12017–2017
Truck Drivers, Oil Drivers, Filling Station & Platform Workers Union, Local No. 705 v. National Labor Relations Board green
scotus · 1976
12017–2017
Wisconsin Valley Trust Co. v. Commissioner green
scotus · 1976
12017–2017
State v. Wilkins green
conn · 1997
12006–2006
Lees v. Middlesex Insurance green
conn · 1994
12002–2002
State v. Badgett green
conn · 1986
12000–2000
Brown v. North Carolina green
scotus · 1986
12000–2000
State v. Miller green
conn · 1993
11999–1999
State v. Joyce green
conn · 1994
11999–1999
Segura v. United States green
scotus · 1984
11997–1997
Horton v. Meskill green
conn · 1977
11995–1995
State v. Johns green
conn · 1981
11995–1995
Connecticut Ass'n of Boards of Education, Inc. v. Shedd green
conn · 1985
11991–1991
State v. Arpin green
conn · 1982
11991–1991
Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1920
11989–1989
United States v. Calixto Agapito, Martha Calderon and Horacio Rueda green
ca2 · 1980
11989–1989
United States v. James Curry, United States v. Frederick R. Silvestri, Sr., United States v. Frederick Silvestri, Jr. green
ca1 · 1984
11989–1989
Beeler v. United States green
scotus · 1980
11989–1989
Fultz v. United States green
scotus · 1980
11989–1989
Union Camp Corp. v. Seaboard Coast Line Railroad green
scotus · 1980
11989–1989
Dotson v. Warden green
conn · 1978
11982–1982
Carbone v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Hartford green
conn · 1940
11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-278 (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-279 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-94a (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-277 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-217 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-3 (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

TX 308 (1894–2026) NY 161 (1857–2025) CA 105 (1965–2026) IL 70 (1950–2024) PA 69 (1948–2025) WA 66 (1976–2025) NM 61 (1989–2026) NJ 45 (1975–2025) LA 43 (1956–2025) OR 41 (1979–2025) CO 36 (1982–2026) MI 33 (1975–2025) GA 33 (1941–2024) MA 30 (1979–2025) WI 29 (1955–2025) MD 29 (1979–2025) TN 28 (1977–2023) FL 27 (1981–2026) CT 23 (1976–2026) AZ 23 (1984–2024) ID 22 (1949–2021) DE 21 (1965–2026) OH 21 (1967–2025) MO 19 (1973–2023) UT 18 (1991–2020) NC 18 (1941–2017) IA 16 (1898–2021) VA 15 (2000–2024) ME 14 (1922–2025) MN 13 (1942–2024) DC 12 (1974–2021) AK 12 (1971–2025) KY 12 (1945–2024) IN 11 (1972–2017) MT 11 (1983–2024) KS 10 (1989–2011) MS 10 (1968–2026) SD 10 (1985–2024) HI 9 (1964–2021) ND 8 (1894–2018) NV 7 (2000–2018) AL 6 (1917–2002) SC 6 (1985–2026) WY 5 (1976–2022) VT 5 (1964–2011) NH 4 (2005–2025) WV 4 (1981–2016) NE 4 (1983–2022) OK 3 (1979–2019) RI 3 (1970–2024) VI 2 (1998–2015)

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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