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protection privilege in District of Columbia

20 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1972–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
cluster 587379green
ca10 · 1992 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004To invoke the protection of the rule, a party must file “an affidavit stating how discovery would aid him or her to effectively oppose the summary judgment motion.” 2 Id. at 852-53 (citing Guthrie v. Sawyer, 970 F.2d 733, 738 (10th Cir.1992)).

2004To invoke the protection of the rule, a party must file "an affidavit stating how discovery would aid him or her to effectively oppose the summary judgment motion." [2] Id. at 852-53 (citing Guthrie v. Sawyer, 970 F.2d 733, 738 (10th Cir.1992)).

22
Mohawk Industries, Inc. v. Carpentergreen
scotus · 2009 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025A. Procedural Preface About the Communications at Issue Ordinarily, parties litigate whether the attorney-client privilege protects sought-after communications before they are disclosed for use in court, cf. Mohawk 75 Indus., Inc. v. Carpenter, 558 U.S. 100, 110-12 (2009) (explaining that once an order denying the protection of the privilege has been issued, a party can challenge that order before those communications are elicited as evidence, which “provide[s] assurances to clients and counsel about the security of their confidential communications”).

11
In Re Millsteingreen
dc · 1995 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Cf. In re Millstein, 667 A.2d 1355, 1356 (D.C. 1995) (per curiam) (recognizing ignorance of the Rules of Professional Conduct to be an aggravating factor).

11
Littlejohn v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1997 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Littlejohn, 705 A.2d at 1082 n. 9 (rejecting view that a judge’s ruling on a witness’s claim of testimonial privilege is reviewable only for abuse of discretion).

11
Welch v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1983 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989We need not decide whether the refusal of the trial court to permit appellant to be present at voir dire constituted in part a denial of his right of self-representation under Faretta, supra. It is sufficient to note that appellant has been denied the protection of a rule which “ ‘incorporates the protections afforded by the Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause, the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause, and the common law right of presence....’” Beard v. United States, supra, 535 A.2d at 1375 (quoting Welsh v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 838 (D.C.1983)).

1989It is sufficient to note that appellant has been denied the protection of a rule which "`incorporates the protections afforded by the Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause, the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause, and the common law right *1241 of presence....'" Beard v. United States, supra, 535 A.2d at 1375 (quoting Welsh v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 838 (D.C.1983)).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Yarborough v. Alvarado green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2006This is primarily because the Fourth Amendment's ultimate focus is on the reasonableness of police conduct in detaining a person, while, in the Fifth Amendment analysis, the guiding inquiry is directed to "how a reasonable person in the suspect's situation would perceive his circumstances," Alvarado, 541 U.S. at 662 , 124 S.Ct. 2140 because the overarching value is the protection of the privilege against compelled self-incrimination safeguarded by Miranda warnings.

2006This is primarily because the Fourth Amendment's ultimate focus is on the reasonableness of police conduct in detaining a person, while, in the Fifth Amendment analysis, the guiding inquiry is directed to "how a reasonable person in the suspect's situation would perceive his circumstances," Alvarado, 541 U.S. at 662 , 124 S.Ct. 2140 because the overarching value is the protection of the privilege against compelled self-incrimination safeguarded by Miranda warnings.

42005–2006
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2006In Terry, the court approved brief investigatory stops, based on a police officer's reasonable articulable suspicion that a person may be involved in criminal activity. 392 U.S. at 22, 88 S.Ct. 1868 .

2005In Terry, the court approved brief investigatory stops, based on a police officer’s reasonable articulable suspicion that a per son may be involved in criminal activity. 392 U.S. at 22, 88 S.Ct. 1868 .

42005–2006
United States v. Monia green
scotus · 1943
2 sentences

1996If, therefore, [the witness] desires the protection of the privilege, [the witness] must claim it or [the witness] will not be considered to have been ‘compelled’ within the meaning of the Amendment.” Harris, 614 A.2d at 1282 (quoting United States v. Monia, 317 U.S. 424, 427 , 63 S.Ct. 409, 410-411 , 87 L.Ed. 376 (1943)).

1996If, therefore, [the witness] desires the protection of the privilege, [the witness] must claim it or [the witness] will not be considered to have been ‘compelled’ within the meaning of the Amendment.” Harris, 614 A.2d at 1282 (quoting United States v. Monia, 317 U.S. 424, 427 , 63 S.Ct. 409, 410-411 , 87 L.Ed. 376 (1943)).

31992–1996
McAllister v. District of Columbia green
dc · 1995
2 sentences

2004To invoke the protection of the rule, a party must file “an affidavit stating how discovery would aid him or her to effectively oppose the summary judgment motion.” 2 Id. at 852-53 (citing Guthrie v. Sawyer, 970 F.2d 733, 738 (10th Cir.1992)).

2004To invoke the protection of the rule, a party must file "an affidavit stating how discovery would aid him or her to effectively oppose the summary judgment motion." [2] Id. at 852-53 (citing Guthrie v. Sawyer, 970 F.2d 733, 738 (10th Cir.1992)).

22004–2004
Harris v. United States green
dc · 1992
2 sentences

1996If, therefore, [the witness] desires the protection of the privilege, [the witness] must claim it or [the witness] will not be considered to have been ‘compelled’ within the meaning of the Amendment.” Harris, 614 A.2d at 1282 (quoting United States v. Monia, 317 U.S. 424, 427 , 63 S.Ct. 409, 410-411 , 87 L.Ed. 376 (1943)).

1996If, therefore, [the witness] desires the protection of the privilege, [the witness] must claim it or [the witness] will not be considered to have been `compelled' within the meaning of the Amendment." Harris, 614 A.2d at 1282 (quoting United States v. Monia, 317 U.S. 424, 427 , 63 S.Ct. 409, 410-411 , 87 L.Ed. 376 (1943)).

21996–1996
In Re GAULT green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1972In In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428, 1445 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967), the Court said that "the essentials of due process and fair treatment" include written notice of the charges; advice as to the right of counsel — retained or appointed; confrontation and cross-examination of the witnesses against him, and the protection of the privilege against self-incrimination.

1972In In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428, 1445 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967), the Court said that "the essentials of due process and fair treatment" include written notice of the charges; advice as to the right of counsel — retained or appointed; confrontation and cross-examination of the witnesses against him, and the protection of the privilege against self-incrimination.

21972–1972
In Re WINSHIP green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1972In In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), the Court held that the safeguard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is as much required in a juvenile hearing as were the safeguards applied by the Court in Gault where, we note that in detailing the constitutional guarantees and protections that would have been accorded the juvenile had he been charged as an adult, the Court ( 387 U.S. at 29 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ) did not list a right to trial by jury. [15] For articles examining the District of Columbia juvenile system, see Lawton, Juvenile Proceedings — The New Look, 20 Am.

1972In In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), the Court held that the safeguard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is as much required in a juvenile hearing as were the safeguards applied by the Court in Gault where, we note that in detailing the constitutional guarantees and protections that would have been accorded the juvenile had he been charged as an adult, the Court ( 387 U.S. at 29 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 ) did not list a right to trial by jury. [15] For articles examining the District of Columbia juvenile system, see Lawton, Juvenile Proceedings — The New Look, 20 Am.

21972–1972
In Re Public Defender Service green
dc · 2003
1 sentence

2025Thus, for example, in In re PDS, the parties litigated the application of the privilege in the context of a motion to quash a subpoena for counsel’s grand jury testimony, which was immediately appealed. 831 A.2d at 895 - 97.

12025–2025
Finkelstein v. Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. green
dc · 2001
1 sentence

2005With respect to the absolute privilege for attorneys for statements made in judicial proceedings, this court has stated: “An attorney at law is absolutely privileged to publish defamatory matter concerning another in communications preliminary to a proposed judicial proceeding, or in the institution of, or during the course and as a part of, a judicial proceeding in which he [or she'] participates as counsel, if it has some relation to the proceeding.” Finkelstein, supra, 774 A.2d at 338 (quoting Restatement (Second) of ToRts § 586) (other citations omitted).

12005–2005
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. United Food & Commercial Workers International Union green
dc · 2001
1 sentence

2004Id. at 994 .

12004–2004
Mitchell v. Forsyth green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

2002Finally, the trial court’s order will render the issue of the Trustees’ immunity unre-viewable on appeal from a final judgment if the case proceeds to trial because the essence of the protection of immunity from suit is “an entitlement not to stand trial or face the other burdens of litigation.” Mitchell, supra, 472 U.S. at 526 , 105 S.Ct. at 2815 ,.

12002–2002
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1996The Supreme Court in Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 , 106 S.Ct. 1712 , 90 L.Ed.2d 69 (1986), fashioned a three-part test to evaluate claims by a party that another party has exercised his or her right of peremptory challenge in a discriminatory manner.

1996The Supreme Court in Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79 , 106 S.Ct. 1712 , 90 L.Ed.2d 69 (1986), fashioned a three-part test to evaluate claims by a party that another party has exercised his or her right of peremptory challenge in a discriminatory manner.

11996–1996
Beard v. United States green
dc · 1988
2 sentences

1989We need not decide whether the refusal of the trial court to permit appellant to be present at voir dire constituted in part a denial of his right of self-representation under Faretta, supra. It is sufficient to note that appellant has been denied the protection of a rule which “ ‘incorporates the protections afforded by the Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause, the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause, and the common law right of presence....’” Beard v. United States, supra, 535 A.2d at 1375 (quoting Welsh v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 838 (D.C.1983)).

1989It is sufficient to note that appellant has been denied the protection of a rule which "`incorporates the protections afforded by the Sixth Amendment Confrontation Clause, the Fifth Amendment Due Process Clause, and the common law right *1241 of presence....'" Beard v. United States, supra, 535 A.2d at 1375 (quoting Welsh v. United States, 466 A.2d 829, 838 (D.C.1983)).

11989–1989
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1980Accordingly, the Court in Gertz , while retaining the “actual malice” standard for “public figure” cases, see id. at 342-43 , 94 S.Ct. at 3008 , withdrew from the media the protection of that standard — so recently accorded in Rosenbloom — in cases brought by “private individuals.” See id. at 347, 94 S.Ct. at 3010 .

1980Accordingly, the Court in Gertz , while retaining the “actual malice” standard for “public figure” cases, see id. at 342-43 , 94 S.Ct. at 3008 , withdrew from the media the protection of that standard — so recently accorded in Rosenbloom — in cases brought by “private individuals.” See id. at 347, 94 S.Ct. at 3010 .

11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

DC § D.C. Code § 23-104 (4) DC § D.C. Code § 23-113 (4)

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

CA 107 (1881–2026) NY 99 (1840–2026) PA 60 (1853–2026) IL 52 (1873–2024) TX 48 (1885–2025) AL 44 (1866–2018) NJ 40 (1830–2026) IN 37 (1872–2024) CT 34 (1920–2023) MD 32 (1878–2014) NC 29 (1891–2025) VA 28 (1919–2024) WA 27 (1912–2026) FL 26 (1917–2020) WI 26 (1888–2018) MO 25 (1889–2024) MA 21 (1869–2025) MN 21 (1925–2025) DC 20 (1972–2025) OH 19 (1907–2024) OR 18 (1875–2020) LA 17 (1940–2008) KS 16 (1913–2005) AZ 15 (1965–2017) KY 15 (1916–2021) MI 15 (1963–2022) DE 14 (1952–2022) NM 14 (1964–2023) SD 13 (1972–2015) GA 13 (1884–2019) CO 13 (1927–2025) AK 12 (1972–2025) OK 12 (1912–2016) IA 12 (1922–2022) NE 11 (1899–2016) SC 11 (1884–2025) ND 11 (1897–2023) WV 10 (1875–2019) MS 9 (1970–2017) AR 9 (1882–2012) ME 9 (1984–2017) TN 8 (1953–2024) WY 8 (1923–2021) ID 7 (1971–2020) RI 6 (1962–2007) VT 5 (1920–1996) NH 5 (1981–2021) HI 5 (1947–2008) NV 4 (1923–2020) UT 4 (1922–2020) MT 4 (1977–1999) PR 3 (1953–1969)

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