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known right privilege in Rhode Island

23 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1965–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Johnson v. Zerbstgreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 17 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1965–1989
2 sentences

1989It is clear, however, that “a defendant’s voluntary absence from a trial serves to operate as a waiver of the constitutional right to be present.” State v. Holland, 430 A.2d 1263, 1267 (R.I.1981); see also State v. Borges, 519 A.2d 574, 578 (R.I.1986). 5 This waiver must amount to ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ ” Brown, 121 R.I. at 426 , 399 A.2d at 1225 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)).

1989It is clear, however, that “a defendant’s voluntary absence from a trial serves to operate as a waiver of the constitutional right to be present.” State v. Holland, 430 A.2d 1263, 1267 (R.I.1981); see also State v. Borges, 519 A.2d 574, 578 (R.I.1986). 5 This waiver must amount to ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ ” Brown, 121 R.I. at 426 , 399 A.2d at 1225 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)).

1017
Thornley v. Mullengreen
ri · 1975 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981“A waiver is ordinarily an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” State v. Amado, 424 A.2d at 1060 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)); Thornley v. Mullen, 115 R.I. 505, 511 , 349 A.2d 158, 161 (1975).

1981“A waiver is ordinarily an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” State v. Amado, 424 A.2d at 1060 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)); Thornley v. Mullen, 115 R.I. 505, 511 , 349 A.2d 158, 161 (1975).

33
Marrapese v. Rhode Islandgreen
rid · 1980 · cited in 4 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1982–2004
2 sentences

2004Marrapese v. State, 500 F. Supp. 1207 , 1212 (D.R.I. 1980).

1994Marrapese v. State, 500 F.Supp. 1207, 1212 (D.R.I.1980).

24
Aetna Insurance v. Kennedy Ex Rel. Bogashgreen
scotus · 1937 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Co. v. Kennedy, 301 U.S. 389, 393 , 57 S.Ct. 809, 812 , 81 L.Ed. 1177, 1180 (1937)); see United States v. Dorsey, 591 F.2d 922, 933 (D.C.Cir.1979).

1981Co. v. Kennedy, 301 U.S. 389, 393 , 57 S.Ct. 809, 812 , 81 L.Ed. 1177, 1180 (1937)); see United States v. Dorsey, 591 F.2d 922, 933 (D.C.Cir.1979).

22
Singletary v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1978 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1979–1981
2 sentences

1981See Singletary v. United States, 383 A.2d 1064, 1071 (D.C.App.1978).

1979See Singletary v. United States, 383 A.2d 1064 , 1071 (D.C. 1978).

22
United States v. James Robert Dorsey, United States of America v. Faye Margaret Crawford A/K/A Faye Margaret Powellgreen
cadc · 1979 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Co. v. Kennedy, 301 U.S. 389, 393 , 57 S.Ct. 809, 812 , 81 L.Ed. 1177, 1180 (1937)); see United States v. Dorsey, 591 F.2d 922, 933 (D.C.Cir.1979).

1981Co. v. Kennedy, 301 U.S. 389, 393 , 57 S.Ct. 809, 812 , 81 L.Ed. 1177, 1180 (1937)); see United States v. Dorsey, 591 F.2d 922, 933 (D.C.

22
Connecticut v. Barrettgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026In making this determination, courts must examine the particular facts and circumstances surrounding that case, including the background, experience, and conduct of the accused.” Barrett, 479 U.S. at 531 (Brennan, J., concurring) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted). - 30 - Mr. Carreiro about his affection for the complainant as an opportunity to encourage Mr. Carreiro to say more.

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State v. Griffingreen
ri · 1989 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See also State v. Griffin, 567 A.2d 796, 799-800 (R.I.1989) (a waiver must amount to an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege); cf. State v. Kennedy, 586 A.2d 1089, 1091-92 (R.I.1991) (criminal defendant has an unequivocal right to proceed pro se regardless of whether defendant could better defend himself with an attorney).

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State v. Kennedygreen
ri · 1991 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992See also State v. Griffin, 567 A.2d 796, 799-800 (R.I.1989) (a waiver must amount to an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege); cf. State v. Kennedy, 586 A.2d 1089, 1091-92 (R.I.1991) (criminal defendant has an unequivocal right to proceed pro se regardless of whether defendant could better defend himself with an attorney).

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State v. Borgesgreen
ri · 1986 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989It is clear, however, that “a defendant’s voluntary absence from a trial serves to operate as a waiver of the constitutional right to be present.” State v. Holland, 430 A.2d 1263, 1267 (R.I.1981); see also State v. Borges, 519 A.2d 574, 578 (R.I.1986). 5 This waiver must amount to ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ ” Brown, 121 R.I. at 426 , 399 A.2d at 1225 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)).

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State v. Hollandgreen
ri · 1981 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989It is clear, however, that “a defendant’s voluntary absence from a trial serves to operate as a waiver of the constitutional right to be present.” State v. Holland, 430 A.2d 1263, 1267 (R.I.1981); see also State v. Borges, 519 A.2d 574, 578 (R.I.1986). 5 This waiver must amount to ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ ” Brown, 121 R.I. at 426 , 399 A.2d at 1225 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)).

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State v. Browngreen
ri · 1979 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989It is clear, however, that “a defendant’s voluntary absence from a trial serves to operate as a waiver of the constitutional right to be present.” State v. Holland, 430 A.2d 1263, 1267 (R.I.1981); see also State v. Borges, 519 A.2d 574, 578 (R.I.1986). 5 This waiver must amount to ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ ” Brown, 121 R.I. at 426 , 399 A.2d at 1225 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)).

1989It is clear, however, that “a defendant’s voluntary absence from a trial serves to operate as a waiver of the constitutional right to be present.” State v. Holland, 430 A.2d 1263, 1267 (R.I.1981); see also State v. Borges, 519 A.2d 574, 578 (R.I.1986). 5 This waiver must amount to ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ ” Brown, 121 R.I. at 426 , 399 A.2d at 1225 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)).

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Cole v. Langloisgreen
ri · 1965 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
2 sentences

1973Harris v. Langlois, supra. The controlling standard in determining whether there has been a valid waiver, is, as -enunciated in Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938), whether there has been “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” See Cole v. Langlois, 99 R.I. 138, 142 , 206 A.2d 216, 218 (1965).

1973Harris v. Langlois, supra. The controlling standard in determining whether there has been a valid waiver, is, as -enunciated in Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938), whether there has been “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” See Cole v. Langlois, 99 R.I. 138, 142 , 206 A.2d 216, 218 (1965).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Fay v. Noia red
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1975Although certain constitutional rights may be waived under certain circumstances, see, e.g., Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Fay v. Noia, 372 U. S. 391 , 83 S.Ct. 822 , 9 L.Ed.2d 837 (1963); *511 Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U. S. 458 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), in order to have a valid waiver, there must be “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Id. at 464 , 58 S.Ct. at 1023 , 82 L.Ed. at 1466 .

1975Although certain constitutional rights may be waived under certain circumstances, see, e.g., Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Fay v. Noia, 372 U. S. 391 , 83 S.Ct. 822 , 9 L.Ed.2d 837 (1963); *511 Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U. S. 458 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), in order to have a valid waiver, there must be “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Id. at 464 , 58 S.Ct. at 1023 , 82 L.Ed. at 1466 .

31965–1975
Edwards v. Arizona green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1981Recently, the United States Supreme Court has indicated that once an accused has “expressed his desire to deal with the police only through counsel, [he] is not subject to further interrogation * * * until counsel has been made available to him, unless the accused himself initiates further communication, exchanges, or conversations with the police.” Edwards v. Arizona, - U.S. -, 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981).

1981Recently, the United States Supreme Court has indicated that once an accused has “expressed his desire to deal with the police only through counsel, [he] is not subject to further interrogation * * * until counsel has been made available to him, unless the accused himself initiates further communication, exchanges, or conversations with the police.” Edwards v. Arizona, - U.S. -, 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981).

11981–1981
State v. Amado green
ri · 1981
1 sentence

1981“A waiver is ordinarily an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” State v. Amado, 424 A.2d at 1060 (quoting Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461, 1466 (1938)); Thornley v. Mullen, 115 R.I. 505, 511 , 349 A.2d 158, 161 (1975).

11981–1981
Hummell v. Superior Court green
ri · 1965
2 sentences

1981Id. at 464 , 58 S.Ct. at 1023 , 82 L.Ed. at 1466 ; Hummell v. Superior Court, 100 R.I. at 58 , 211 A.2d at 274 (citing Johnson v. Zerbst, supra).

1981Id. at 464 , 58 S.Ct. at 1023 , 82 L.Ed. at 1466 ; Hummell v. Superior Court, 100 R.I. at 58 , 211 A.2d at 274 (citing Johnson v. Zerbst, supra).

11981–1981
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1975Although certain constitutional rights may be waived under certain circumstances, see, e.g., Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Fay v. Noia, 372 U. S. 391 , 83 S.Ct. 822 , 9 L.Ed.2d 837 (1963); *511 Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U. S. 458 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), in order to have a valid waiver, there must be “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Id. at 464 , 58 S.Ct. at 1023 , 82 L.Ed. at 1466 .

1975Although certain constitutional rights may be waived under certain circumstances, see, e.g., Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436 , 86 S.Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed.2d 694 (1966); Fay v. Noia, 372 U. S. 391 , 83 S.Ct. 822 , 9 L.Ed.2d 837 (1963); *511 Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U. S. 458 , 58 S.Ct. 1019 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 (1938), in order to have a valid waiver, there must be “an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.” Id. at 464 , 58 S.Ct. at 1023 , 82 L.Ed. at 1466 .

11975–1975
Moore v. Michigan green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1965In Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 , waiver has been defined as "an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege." In Moore v. State of Michigan, 355 U.S. 155, 161 , 78 S.Ct. 191 , 2 L.Ed.2d 167 , the issue was whether there had been a valid waiver of the petitioner's right to counsel.

1965In Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 , waiver has been defined as "an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege." In Moore v. State of Michigan, 355 U.S. 155, 161 , 78 S.Ct. 191 , 2 L.Ed.2d 167 , the issue was whether there had been a valid waiver of the petitioner's right to counsel.

11965–1965

Where else courts name it

IL 128 (1965–2026) CO 127 (1977–2026) TX 121 (1968–2024) CT 109 (1972–2025) MD 103 (1963–2026) CA 86 (1962–2026) OR 83 (1968–2026) PA 77 (1964–2025) OH 55 (1969–2026) VA 51 (1966–2026) MO 50 (1973–2024) WA 49 (1963–2026) GA 47 (1968–2022) TN 47 (1970–2026) NY 43 (1964–2025) FL 41 (1963–2026) DC 39 (1974–2024) MI 39 (1970–2021) IN 35 (1967–2023) WI 34 (1971–2026) MN 34 (1957–2026) AZ 34 (1965–2025) IA 33 (1969–2025) NJ 32 (1951–2026) MS 29 (1977–2021) NC 24 (1959–2026) RI 23 (1965–2026) NM 22 (1982–2016) KS 20 (1969–2024) ND 18 (1984–2025) WY 18 (1975–2023) LA 17 (1978–2016) ME 17 (1967–2018) AL 16 (1974–2010) AK 15 (1970–2023) MT 14 (1963–2025) OK 12 (1945–2002) DE 12 (1977–2025) NE 12 (1966–2025) WV 9 (1978–2019) KY 9 (1975–2024) MA 9 (1977–2018) SD 8 (1969–2016) ID 8 (1966–2023) AR 7 (1981–2010) VT 7 (1983–2017) NH 6 (1979–2018) VI 6 (1979–2026) UT 5 (1993–2021) HI 5 (1976–2018) SC 4 (1977–2008) NV 2 (1992–2008) PR 2 (1939–1981) GU 2 (1979–1979)

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