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exacting standard in New Mexico

20 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2024 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Cabezuelagreen
nm · 2015 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Cabezuela, 2015-NMSC-016, ¶ 37 , 350 5 P.3d 1145 (“The exacting standard of review for reversal for fundamental error 6 requires the question of guilt be so doubtful that it would shock the conscience of 7 the court to permit the verdict to stand.” (alterations, internal quotation marks, and 8 citation omitted)); State v. Barber, 2004-NMSC-019, ¶ 8 , 135 N.M. 621 , 92 P.3d 9 633 (“The doctrine of fundamental error applies only under exceptional 10 circumstances and only to prevent a miscarriage of justice.”).

2019See State v. Cabezuela, 2015-NMSC-016, ¶ 37 , 350 P.3d 1145 ("The exacting standard of review for reversal for fundamental error requires the question of guilt be so doubtful that it would shock the conscience of the court to permit the verdict to stand." (alterations, internal quotation marks, and citation omitted)); State v. Barber, 2004-NMSC-019, ¶ 8 , 135 N.M. 621 , 92 P.3d 633 ("The doctrine of fundamental error applies only under exceptional circumstances and only to prevent a miscarriage of justice.").

23
State v. Floresgreen
nmctapp · 2014 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023See State v. Flores, 2015-NMCA-002, ¶ 17 , 340 P.3d 622 (“Our Court has been clear that it is the responsibility of the parties to set forth their developed arguments, it is not the court’s responsibility to presume what they may have intended.”).

2022See State v. Flores, 2015-NMCA-002, ¶ 17 , 340 P.3d 622 (“Our Court has been clear that it is the responsibility of the parties to set forth their developed arguments, it is not the court’s responsibility to presume what they may have intended.”). {8} In short, we cannot conclude fundamental error occurred in this case.

22
State v. Swickgreen
nm · 2012 · cited in 4 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015“The exacting standard of review for 18 reversal for fundamental error requires the question of guilt [be] so doubtful that it 19 would shock the conscience [of the court] to permit the verdict to stand.” State v. 19 1 Swick, 2012-NMSC-018, ¶ 46 , 279 P.3d 747 (alterations in original) (internal 2 quotation marks and citation omitted).

2015“The exacting standard of review for reversal for fundamental error requires the question of guilt [be] so doubtful that it would shock the conscience [of the court] to permit the verdict to stand.” State v. Swick, 2012-NMSC-018, ¶ 46 , 279 P.3d 747 (alterations in original) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

14
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993); Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 524 U.S. 936 (1998); see also Acosta v. Shell W.

2022The United 14 States Supreme Court has set forth an exacting standard for expert testimony that 15 applies to both scientific testimony and opinions based on experience and training. 16 See Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993); Kumho Tire Co. v. 17 Carmichael, 524 U.S. 936 (1998); see also Acosta v. Shell W.

12
State v. Astorgagreen
nmctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See State v. Astorga, 2016-NMCA-015, ¶ 5 , 365 P.3d 53 .

11
State v. Antonio D. Browngreen
wis · 2014 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Brown, 2014 WI 69, ¶ 29 . {17} Interpreting “good working order” to mean that equipment on a vehicle is functioning for its intended use supports the public safety interests that are among the stated purposes of and are prevalent throughout the Motor Vehicle Code.

11
Chapman v. Varelagreen
nmctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Chapman, 2008-NMCA-108, ¶¶ 33, 37, 40 , 144 N.M. 709 , 191 P.3d 567 .

2009See Chapman, 2008-NMCA-108, ¶¶ 33, 37, 40 , 144 N.M. 709 , 191 P.3d 567 .

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State v. Sparksgreen
nmctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See State v. Sparks, 102 N.M. 317 , 694 P.2d 1382 (Ct.App.1985) (requested instruction properly refused when it sets forth a more exacting requirement than the statute).

1990See State v. Sparks, 102 N.M. 317 , 694 P.2d 1382 (Ct.App.1985) (requested instruction properly refused when it sets forth a more exacting requirement than the statute).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
In re Disbarment of Toth green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2022See Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993); Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 524 U.S. 936 (1998); see also Acosta v. Shell W.

2022The United 14 States Supreme Court has set forth an exacting standard for expert testimony that 15 applies to both scientific testimony and opinions based on experience and training. 16 See Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharm., Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993); Kumho Tire Co. v. 17 Carmichael, 524 U.S. 936 (1998); see also Acosta v. Shell W.

22022–2022
State v. Barber green
nm · 2004
2 sentences

2019See State v. Cabezuela, 2015-NMSC-016, ¶ 37 , 350 5 P.3d 1145 (“The exacting standard of review for reversal for fundamental error 6 requires the question of guilt be so doubtful that it would shock the conscience of 7 the court to permit the verdict to stand.” (alterations, internal quotation marks, and 8 citation omitted)); State v. Barber, 2004-NMSC-019, ¶ 8 , 135 N.M. 621 , 92 P.3d 9 633 (“The doctrine of fundamental error applies only under exceptional 10 circumstances and only to prevent a miscarriage of justice.”).

2019See State v. Cabezuela, 2015-NMSC-016, ¶ 37 , 350 5 P.3d 1145 (“The exacting standard of review for reversal for fundamental error 6 requires the question of guilt be so doubtful that it would shock the conscience of 7 the court to permit the verdict to stand.” (alterations, internal quotation marks, and 8 citation omitted)); State v. Barber, 2004-NMSC-019, ¶ 8 , 135 N.M. 621 , 92 P.3d 9 633 (“The doctrine of fundamental error applies only under exceptional 10 circumstances and only to prevent a miscarriage of justice.”).

22019–2019
State v. Samora green
nm · 2013
2 sentences

2015“The exacting standard of review for reversal for fundamental error requires the question of guilt be so doubtful that it would shock the conscience of the court to permit the verdict to stand.” State v. Samora, 2013-NMSC-038, ¶ 17 , 307 P.3d 328 (internal alterations omitted) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

2015“The exacting standard of review for 15 reversal for fundamental error requires the question of guilt be so doubtful that it 16 would shock the conscience of the court to permit the verdict to stand.” State v. 17 Samora, 2013-NMSC-038, ¶ 17 , 307 P.3d 328 (internal alterations omitted) (internal 18 quotation marks and citation omitted).

22015–2015
SEWALL, JR. (ARTHUR) VS. DIST. CT. (STATE) green
nev · 2021
1 sentence

2022Cnty. of Clark, 481 P.3d 1249 , 1253 (Nev. 2021) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted), our Constitution requires the state to be held to an exacting standard when it asks a court to order a defendant to remain jailed while awaiting trial.

12022–2022
Acosta v. Shell W. Expl. & Prod., Inc. green
nm · 2016
1 sentence

2022Expl. & Prod., Inc., 18 2016-NMSC-012, ¶ 25 , 370 P.3d 761 (describing the federal standards).

12022–2022
State v. Sosa green
nm · 1997
1 sentence

2012The exacting standard of review for reversal for fundamental error requires “the question of guilt [be] so doubtful that it would shock the conscience [of the court] to permit theverdictto stand.” Sosa, 1997-NMSC-032, ¶ 24 .

12012–2012
City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1994For example, in City of Cleburne, which involved an equal protection challenge to a zoning ordinance requiring a special use permit for a proposed home for persons who are mentally retarded, a plurality of the Court stated that the lower court “erred in holding mental retardation a quasi-suspect classification calling for a more exacting standard of judicial review than is normally accorded economic and social legislation.” 473 U.S. at 442 , 105 S.Ct. at 3255 .

1994For example, in City of Cleburne, which involved an equal protection challenge to a zoning ordinance requiring a special use permit for a proposed home for persons who are mentally retarded, a plurality of the Court stated that the lower court “erred in holding mental retardation a quasi-suspect classification calling for a more exacting standard of judicial review than is normally accorded economic and social legislation.” 473 U.S. at 442 , 105 S.Ct. at 3255 .

11994–1994

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 30-6-1 (6) NM § N.M. Stat. § 31-18-15 (5) NM § N.M. Stat. § 30-3-5 (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 179 (1969–2026) NJ 145 (1958–2026) IL 81 (1978–2026) CA 76 (1895–2026) NY 75 (1943–2026) CT 61 (1923–2024) PA 44 (1892–2026) DC 26 (1988–2024) MD 22 (1983–2023) MA 22 (1951–2019) MI 22 (1973–2022) NM 20 (1990–2024) FL 19 (1991–2019) NC 17 (1917–2025) WA 17 (2004–2025) DE 16 (1997–2026) RI 16 (1990–2021) KY 16 (1979–2025) AZ 15 (1996–2022) KS 12 (1938–2025) WI 12 (1975–2025) CO 12 (1988–2026) VA 11 (1998–2024) MN 11 (1972–2025) OH 10 (1984–2025) OR 9 (1954–2021) IA 9 (1970–2020) ND 8 (1986–2014) GA 8 (2000–2025) AK 7 (1976–2024) VT 6 (2005–2023) IN 6 (1973–2012) TN 6 (2003–2021) MO 5 (1885–2024) WV 5 (1988–2021) UT 5 (2002–2019) HI 5 (1964–2020) SD 5 (1978–2018) NV 5 (2015–2021) WY 5 (2019–2025) AL 5 (1893–2024) MS 4 (1966–2021) SC 4 (1962–2024) LA 4 (1989–2008) NH 4 (1970–2015) OK 4 (1946–2016) NE 3 (1966–2015) ME 3 (1984–2020) ID 3 (1977–2007) VI 2 (2013–2013) MT 2 (1999–2003) AR 2 (1974–2015)

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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