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overbreadth challenge in Indiana

21 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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
Van Sant v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1988 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1990–2013
2 sentences

1994"An overbreadth challenge asserts that the statute is not drawn in sufficiently narrow terms and foreseeably prohibits legitimate conduct." Id.

1991"An overbreadth challenge asserts that the statute is not drawn in sufficiently narrow terms and foreseeably prohibits legitimate conduct." Id. (citations omitted).

25
Price v. Stategreen
ind · 1993 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–2023
2 sentences

2023See also Price, 622 N.E.2d at 958 (passing over an overbreadth challenge and addressing the issue on an as-applied basis); Martin v. Richey, 711 N.E.2d 1273, 1279 (Ind. 1999) (same). 26 Appellant’s App. Vol. II, p. 48. 27 Id. at 47. 28 505 U.S. at 846 . 29 Oral Argument at 48:35–49:22.

1998Jackson, 634 N.E.2d at 536 (citing Price v. State, 622 N.E.2d 954, 958 (Ind.1993)).

23
Andrews v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Stated differently, an overbreadth challenge evaluates a statute based “not upon the [party’s] conduct, but rather upon legitimate conduct which might foreseeably be prohibited by a statute which is not drawn in sufficiently narrow terms.” Andrews v. State, 505 N.E.2d 815, 822-23 (Ind. Ct. App. 1987).

2013Stated differently, an overbreadth challenge evaluates a statute based “not upon the [party’s] conduct, but rather upon legitimate conduct which might foreseeably be prohibited by a statute which is not drawn in sufficiently narrow terms.” Andrews v. State, 505 N.E.2d 815, 822-23 (Ind.Ct.App. 1987).

22
Osborne v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
2 sentences

1993See Osborne, 495 U.S. at 112-14 , 110 S.Ct. at 1697-99 .

1992Osborne, supra; Hill, supra. Authoritative constructions by state courts control the overbreadth analysis.

22
Matheney v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The overbreadth doctrine safeguards constitutional freedoms from freefalling into “the ambit of a statute written more broadly than needed to proscribe illegitimate and unprotected conduct.” Matheney v. State, 688 N.E.2d 883, 905 (Ind. 1997).

11
Members of the City Council of Los Angeles v. Taxpayers for Vincentgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024And “the mere fact that one can conceive of some impermissible applications of a statute is not sufficient to render it susceptible to an overbreadth challenge.” Id. (quoting Members of City of Council of L.A. v. Taxpayers for Vincent, 466 U.S. 789, 800 (1984)).

2024And “the mere fact that one can conceive of some impermissible applications of a statute is not sufficient to render it susceptible to an overbreadth challenge.” Id. (quoting Members of City of Council of L.A. v. Taxpayers for Vincent, 466 U.S. 789, 800 (1984)).

11
Martin v. Richeygreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See also Price, 622 N.E.2d at 958 (passing over an overbreadth challenge and addressing the issue on an as-applied basis); Martin v. Richey, 711 N.E.2d 1273, 1279 (Ind. 1999) (same). 26 Appellant’s App. Vol. II, p. 48. 27 Id. at 47. 28 505 U.S. at 846 . 29 Oral Argument at 48:35–49:22.

11
Dream Palace v. County Of Maricopagreen
ca9 · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See id. (quoting Allen v. Wright , 468 U.S. 737 , 751, 104 S.Ct. 3315 , 82 L.Ed.2d 556 (1984), abrogated on other grounds , which noted that the overbreadth doctrine functions as an exception to " 'the general prohibition on a litigant's raising another person's legal rights' ").

11
Allen v. Wrightred
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. (quoting Allen v. Wright , 468 U.S. 737 , 751, 104 S.Ct. 3315 , 82 L.Ed.2d 556 (1984), abrogated on other grounds , which noted that the overbreadth doctrine functions as an exception to " 'the general prohibition on a litigant's raising another person's legal rights' ").

2018See id. (quoting Allen v. Wright , 468 U.S. 737 , 751, 104 S.Ct. 3315 , 82 L.Ed.2d 556 (1984), abrogated on other grounds , which noted that the overbreadth doctrine functions as an exception to " 'the general prohibition on a litigant's raising another person's legal rights' ").

11
United States v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See U.S. v. Williams, 553 U.S. 285, 292 , 128 S.Ct. 1830 , 170 L.Ed.2d 650 (2008).

2013See U.S. v. Williams, 553 U.S. 285, 292 , 128 S.Ct. 1830 , 170 L.Ed.2d 650 (2008).

11
Wells v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005In Wells v. State, 170 Ind.App. 29, 35 , 351 N.E.2d 43, 47 (1976), we recognized that exception to the rule of non-standing where First Amendment rights are involved, but we noted "even then, where conduct rather than speech is involved and the appellant stands at the hard core of permissible regulation, his standing to assert facial overbreadth will not be recognized." Id.

2005In Wells v. State, 170 Ind.App. 29, 35 , 351 N.E.2d 43, 47 (1976), we recognized that exception to the rule of non-standing where First Amendment rights are involved, but we noted "even then, where conduct rather than speech is involved and the appellant stands at the hard core of permissible regulation, his standing to assert facial overbreadth will not be recognized." Id.

11
Jerry Lee Staley v. Kurt Jonesgreen
ca6 · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Staley v. Jones, 239 F.3d 769, 784 (6th Cir.2001) (citing Broadrick v. Oklahoma, 413 U.S. 601 , 93 S.Ct. 2908 , 37 L.Ed.2d 830 (1973)).

11
Indiana High School Athletic Ass'n v. Schafergreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See IHSAA v. Schafer, 598 N.E.2d 540, 553 (Ind.Ct.App.1992) (federal decisions hold that under traditional equal protection scrutiny a rule may not be invalidated due to overbreadth).

1996See IHSAA v. Schafer, 598 N.E.2d 540, 553 (Ind.Ct.App.1992) (federal decisions hold that under traditional equal protection scrutiny a rule may not be invalidated due to overbreadth).

11
Cooper v. Oregon School Activities Ass'ngreen
orctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Cooper v. Oregon School Activities Ass'n (1981), 52 Or.App. 425, 440 , 629 P.2d 386, 395 , reh'g denied 291 Or. 504 , 634 P.2d 1347 ("We are aware that one state court has used overbreadth as a basis for declaring a similar transfer rule to be in violation of the federal Equal Protection Clause. [citing Sturrup ].

1992See Cooper v. Oregon School Activities Ass'n (1981), 52 Or.App. 425, 440 , 629 P.2d 386, 395 , reh'g denied 291 Or. 504 , 634 P.2d 1347 ("We are aware that one state court has used overbreadth as a basis for declaring a similar transfer rule to be in violation of the federal Equal Protection Clause. [citing Sturrup ].

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Moose Lodge No. 107 v. Irvis green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1976Moose Lodge v. Irvis, (1972) 407 U.S. 163 , 92 S.Ct. 1965 , 32 L.Ed.2d 627 .

1976Moose Lodge v. Irvis, (1972) 407 U.S. 163 , 92 S.Ct. 1965 , 32 L.Ed.2d 627 .

21976–1976
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey red
scotus · 1992
1 sentence

2023See also Price, 622 N.E.2d at 958 (passing over an overbreadth challenge and addressing the issue on an as-applied basis); Martin v. Richey, 711 N.E.2d 1273, 1279 (Ind. 1999) (same). 26 Appellant’s App. Vol. II, p. 48. 27 Id. at 47. 28 505 U.S. at 846 . 29 Oral Argument at 48:35–49:22.

12023–2023
Hallandale Professional Fire Fighters Local 2238 v. City Of Hallandale green
ca11 · 1991
2 sentences

2018Hallandale Professional Fire Fighters Local 2238 v. City of Hallandale , 922 F.2d 756 , 760 n. 4 (11th Cir. 1991) (clarifying that the overbreadth doctrine addresses "the standing aspect of justiciability, not ripeness ") (emphasis in original).

2018Even in an overbreadth claim, plaintiffs must " 'demonstrate an injury in fact," as required under the ripeness doctrine, "to invoke a ... court's jurisdiction.' " Id. (quoting 4805 Convoy, Inc. , 183 F.3d at 1112 ). [24] Hulse has not designated any evidence that any other potential plaintiff has suffered or will suffer an imminent injury in fact as a result of General Principle 6.

12018–2018
Nunez v. City Of San Diego green
ca9 · 1997
1 sentence

2018In such cases, the doctrine " 'serves to overcome what would otherwise be a plaintiff's lack of standing.' " 4805 Convoy, Inc. v. City of San Diego , 183 F.3d 1108 , 1112 (9th Cir. 1999) (quoting Nunez v. City of San Diego , 114 F.3d 935 , 949 (9th Cir. 1997) ).

12018–2018
4805 Convoy, Inc., a California Corporation v. City of San Diego, a Political Subdivision of the State of California green
ca9 · 1999
2 sentences

2018In such cases, the doctrine " 'serves to overcome what would otherwise be a plaintiff's lack of standing.' " 4805 Convoy, Inc. v. City of San Diego , 183 F.3d 1108 , 1112 (9th Cir. 1999) (quoting Nunez v. City of San Diego , 114 F.3d 935 , 949 (9th Cir. 1997) ).

2018Even in an overbreadth claim, plaintiffs must " 'demonstrate an injury in fact," as required under the ripeness doctrine, "to invoke a ... court's jurisdiction.' " Id. (quoting 4805 Convoy, Inc. , 183 F.3d at 1112 ). [24] Hulse has not designated any evidence that any other potential plaintiff has suffered or will suffer an imminent injury in fact as a result of General Principle 6.

12018–2018
Broadrick v. Oklahoma green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2005Staley v. Jones, 239 F.3d 769, 784 (6th Cir.2001) (citing Broadrick v. Oklahoma, 413 U.S. 601 , 93 S.Ct. 2908 , 37 L.Ed.2d 830 (1973)).

2005Staley v. Jones, 239 F.3d 769, 784 (6th Cir.2001) (citing Broadrick v. Oklahoma, 413 U.S. 601 , 93 S.Ct. 2908 , 37 L.Ed.2d 830 (1973)).

12005–2005
Jackson v. State green
indctapp · 1994
1 sentence

1998Jackson, 634 N.E.2d at 536 (citing Price v. State, 622 N.E.2d 954, 958 (Ind.1993)).

11998–1998
United States v. James Griggs Raines green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

1993United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17 , 80 S.Ct. 519 , 4 L.Ed.2d 524 (1960).

1993United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17 , 80 S.Ct. 519 , 4 L.Ed.2d 524 (1960).

11993–1993
Ward v. Rock Against Racism green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

1992Osborne, supra, 495 U.S. at 1698, 1701-02 ; Ward v. Rock Against Racism (1989) 491 U.S. 781, 795-96 , 109 S.Ct. 2746, 2756 , 105 L.Ed.2d 661 .

1992Osborne, supra, 495 U.S. at 1698, 1701-02 ; Ward v. Rock Against Racism (1989) 491 U.S. 781, 795-96 , 109 S.Ct. 2746, 2756 , 105 L.Ed.2d 661 .

11992–1992
Doran v. Salem Inn, Inc. green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1979As we said in Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 114 , 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2302 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972): ‘Because overbroad laws, like vague ones, deter privileged activity, our cases firmly establish appellant's standing to raise an overbreadth challenge.’ ” Doran v. Salem Inn, Inc., (1975) 422 U.S. 922, 933 , 95 S.Ct. 2561, 2568-69 , 45 L.Ed.2d 648, 660 .

1979As we said in Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 114 , 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2302 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972): ‘Because overbroad laws, like vague ones, deter privileged activity, our cases firmly establish appellant's standing to raise an overbreadth challenge.’ ” Doran v. Salem Inn, Inc., (1975) 422 U.S. 922, 933 , 95 S.Ct. 2561, 2568-69 , 45 L.Ed.2d 648, 660 .

11979–1979
Grayned v. City of Rockford green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1979As we said in Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 114 , 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2302 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972): ‘Because overbroad laws, like vague ones, deter privileged activity, our cases firmly establish appellant's standing to raise an overbreadth challenge.’ ” Doran v. Salem Inn, Inc., (1975) 422 U.S. 922, 933 , 95 S.Ct. 2561, 2568-69 , 45 L.Ed.2d 648, 660 .

1979As we said in Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 114 , 92 S.Ct. 2294, 2302 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972): ‘Because overbroad laws, like vague ones, deter privileged activity, our cases firmly establish appellant's standing to raise an overbreadth challenge.’ ” Doran v. Salem Inn, Inc., (1975) 422 U.S. 922, 933 , 95 S.Ct. 2561, 2568-69 , 45 L.Ed.2d 648, 660 .

11979–1979
Vacendak v. State green
ind · 1976
2 sentences

1976Vacendak v. State (1976), 264 Ind. 101 , 340 N.E.2d 352 citing Moose Lodge v. Irvis (1972), 407 U.S. 163 , 92 S.Ct. 1965 , 32 L.Ed.2d 627 .

1976Vacendak v. State (1976), 264 Ind. 101 , 340 N.E.2d 352 citing Moose Lodge v. Irvis (1972), 407 U.S. 163 , 92 S.Ct. 1965 , 32 L.Ed.2d 627 .

11976–1976

Where else courts name it

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