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20 Oregon opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oregon 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Apprendi v. New Jerseygreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 4 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2002–2011
2 sentences

2011Defendant argues that, when the trial court imposed an upward departure sentence “by substantial and compelling level of analysis,” the court impermissibly used a lesser standard of proof than proof “beyond a reasonable doubt,” as required by Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 US 466, 490 , 120 S Ct 2348 , 147 L Ed 2d 435 (2000).

2011Defendant argues that, when the trial court imposed an upward departure sentence “by substantial and compelling level of analysis,” the court impermissibly used a lesser standard of proof than proof “beyond a reasonable doubt,” as required by Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 US 466, 490 , 120 S Ct 2348 , 147 L Ed 2d 435 (2000).

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State v. Walkergreen
orctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020State v. Holdorf, 355 Or 812, 823 , 333 P3d 982 (2014); see also State v. Walker, 277 Or App 397, 401 , 372 P3d 540 , rev den, 360 Or 423 (2016) (“[A]n officer may have ‘reason- able suspicion’ sufficient to justify an investigatory stop of a person even if the officer does not have sufficient reason to believe that it is probable that the person has committed * * * a crime.” (Emphasis omitted.)).

2020State v. Holdorf, 355 Or 812, 823 , 333 P3d 982 (2014); see also State v. Walker, 277 Or App 397, 401 , 372 P3d 540 , rev den, 360 Or 423 (2016) (“[A]n officer may have ‘reason- able suspicion’ sufficient to justify an investigatory stop of a person even if the officer does not have sufficient reason to believe that it is probable that the person has committed * * * a crime.” (Emphasis omitted.)).

11
State v. Nagelgreen
or · 1994 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014In Nagel , the Supreme Court concluded that administering FSTs constitutes a search for the purposes of the state and federal constitutions. 320 Or at 31, 36 .

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State v. Woodgreen
mo · 1980 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013In light of our disposition, we need not resolve that question in this case. 10 See also Derry v. Commonwealth, 274 SW3d 439, 442 (Ky 2008) (since venue is not “jurisdictional,” it is “waived” by failing to raise the issue before trial); State v. Wood, 596 SW2d 394, 399 (Mo 1980) (“Having proceeded to trial without objection, appellant waived the issue [of venue].”); State v. Allen, 293 NW2d 16, 18 (Iowa 1980) (“considering first the time for ruling upon a defendant’s venue objection, we conclude that the defendant must secure a ruling by the trial court before trial after the parties have had

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Derry v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 2008 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013In light of our disposition, we need not resolve that question in this case. 10 See also Derry v. Commonwealth, 274 SW3d 439, 442 (Ky 2008) (since venue is not “jurisdictional,” it is “waived” by failing to raise the issue before trial); State v. Wood, 596 SW2d 394, 399 (Mo 1980) (“Having proceeded to trial without objection, appellant waived the issue [of venue].”); State v. Allen, 293 NW2d 16, 18 (Iowa 1980) (“considering first the time for ruling upon a defendant’s venue objection, we conclude that the defendant must secure a ruling by the trial court before trial after the parties have had

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State v. Allengreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013In light of our disposition, we need not resolve that question in this case. 10 See also Derry v. Commonwealth, 274 SW3d 439, 442 (Ky 2008) (since venue is not “jurisdictional,” it is “waived” by failing to raise the issue before trial); State v. Wood, 596 SW2d 394, 399 (Mo 1980) (“Having proceeded to trial without objection, appellant waived the issue [of venue].”); State v. Allen, 293 NW2d 16, 18 (Iowa 1980) (“considering first the time for ruling upon a defendant’s venue objection, we conclude that the defendant must secure a ruling by the trial court before trial after the parties have had

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cluster 766202green
ca9 · 1999 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Instead, federal law requires that NPDES permits relating to municipal storm water discharges require reduction of “the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.” 33 USC § 1342 (p)(3XB)(iii); see Defenders of Wildlife, 191 F3d at 1165 (“§ 1342(p)(3)(B)(iii) creates a lesser standard than § 1311”). 11 Effluent limitations can he water-quality based, see, e.g., OAR 340-041-0002(67) (a WLA is a water-quality-based effluent limitation) or technology based, see, e.g., 40 CFR § 125.3 (discussing technology-based effluent limitations). 12 Petitioners also point to our decision in EQC

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Environmental Quality Commission v. City of Coos Baygreen
orctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Instead, federal law requires that NPDES permits relating to municipal storm water discharges require reduction of “the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.” 33 USC § 1342 (p)(3XB)(iii); see Defenders of Wildlife, 191 F3d at 1165 (“§ 1342(p)(3)(B)(iii) creates a lesser standard than § 1311”). 11 Effluent limitations can he water-quality based, see, e.g., OAR 340-041-0002(67) (a WLA is a water-quality-based effluent limitation) or technology based, see, e.g., 40 CFR § 125.3 (discussing technology-based effluent limitations). 12 Petitioners also point to our decision in EQC

2010Instead, federal law requires that NPDES permits relating to municipal storm water discharges require reduction of “the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable.” 33 USC § 1342 (p)(3XB)(iii); see Defenders of Wildlife, 191 F3d at 1165 (“§ 1342(p)(3)(B)(iii) creates a lesser standard than § 1311”). 11 Effluent limitations can he water-quality based, see, e.g., OAR 340-041-0002(67) (a WLA is a water-quality-based effluent limitation) or technology based, see, e.g., 40 CFR § 125.3 (discussing technology-based effluent limitations). 12 Petitioners also point to our decision in EQC

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United States v. William Lewis Hallgreen
ca9 · 2005 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Although the Federal Rules of Evidence do not strictly apply to revocation hearings, long-standing exceptions to the hearsay rule that meet the more demanding requirements for criminal prosecutions should satisfy the lesser standard of due process accorded the respondent in a revocation proceeding.” Id. at 987 (citations omitted).

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Almendarez-Torres v. United Statesred
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Oregon opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Whereas recidivism `does not relate to the commission of the offense' itself, 523 U.S. at 230, 244 [ 118 S.Ct. 1219 ], New Jersey's biased purpose inquiry goes precisely to what happened in the `commission of the offense.' Moreover, there is a vast difference between accepting the validity of a prior judgment of conviction entered in a *202 proceeding in which the defendant had the right to a jury trial and the right to require the prosecutor to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and allowing the judge to find the required fact under a lesser standard of proof." Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 496 ,

2002Whereas recidivism `does not relate to the commission of the offense' itself, 523 U.S. at 230, 244 [ 118 S.Ct. 1219 ], New Jersey's biased purpose inquiry goes precisely to what happened in the `commission of the offense.' Moreover, there is a vast difference between accepting the validity of a prior judgment of conviction entered in a *202 proceeding in which the defendant had the right to a jury trial and the right to require the prosecutor to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and allowing the judge to find the required fact under a lesser standard of proof." Apprendi, 530 U.S. at 496 ,

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
City of Happy Valley v. Land Conservation & Development Commission neutral
orctapp · 1984
2 sentences

2010Our decision in Happy Valley is consistent with that understanding of the 1981 version of the statute. 2 In that case, we reviewed the legislative history concerning ORS 197.303 (1981) and ORS 197.307 (1981) and noted that “it seems reasonably clear that at least one purpose of ORS 197.303(2)(a) and (b) [(1981)] is to impose a lesser requirement on the smaller cities and counties * * * to meet specific housing needs.” Happy Valley, 66 Or App at 801 .

1994How those requirements are to be articulated in the first instance will be up to LCDC on remand.” 66 Or App at 799-801 .

21994–2010
State v. Middleton green
orctapp · 2020
2 sentences

2023State v. Middleton, 302 Or App 339, 352 , 459 P3d 918 (2020).

2023State v. Middleton, 302 Or App 339, 352 , 459 P3d 918 (2020).

12023–2023
State v. Holdorf green
or · 2014
2 sentences

2020State v. Holdorf, 355 Or 812, 823 , 333 P3d 982 (2014); see also State v. Walker, 277 Or App 397, 401 , 372 P3d 540 , rev den, 360 Or 423 (2016) (“[A]n officer may have ‘reason- able suspicion’ sufficient to justify an investigatory stop of a person even if the officer does not have sufficient reason to believe that it is probable that the person has committed * * * a crime.” (Emphasis omitted.)).

2020State v. Holdorf, 355 Or 812, 823 , 333 P3d 982 (2014); see also State v. Walker, 277 Or App 397, 401 , 372 P3d 540 , rev den, 360 Or 423 (2016) (“[A]n officer may have ‘reason- able suspicion’ sufficient to justify an investigatory stop of a person even if the officer does not have sufficient reason to believe that it is probable that the person has committed * * * a crime.” (Emphasis omitted.)).

12020–2020
Department of Human Services v. D. L. H. green
orctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2014Id. at 803 .

12014–2014
Smith v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1997
1 sentence

2013In light of our disposition, we need not resolve that question in this case. 10 See also Derry v. Commonwealth, 274 SW3d 439, 442 (Ky 2008) (since venue is not “jurisdictional,” it is “waived” by failing to raise the issue before trial); State v. Wood, 596 SW2d 394, 399 (Mo 1980) (“Having proceeded to trial without objection, appellant waived the issue [of venue].”); State v. Allen, 293 NW2d 16, 18 (Iowa 1980) (“considering first the time for ruling upon a defendant’s venue objection, we conclude that the defendant must secure a ruling by the trial court before trial after the parties have had

12013–2013
Mountain West Investment Corp. v. City of Silverton green
orctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2010According to petitioner, LUBA instead created and applied a lesser standard and, thereby, acted contrary to “long recognized evidentiary standards, the express language and purpose of MCSO 5.030, ORS 92.044 and this [c]ourt’s” decision in Mountain West Investment Corp. v. City of Silverton, 175 Or App 556 , 30 P3d 420 (2001). 1 (Boldface omitted.) Further, petitioner argues, LUBA erred not only by applying the wrong standard, but in misapplying the standard that it did apply by requiring petitioner to establish reoresuitability, when the proper allocation of the burden is to require respondent

2010According to petitioner, LUBA instead created and applied a lesser standard and, thereby, acted contrary to “long recognized evidentiary standards, the express language and purpose of MCSO 5.030, ORS 92.044 and this [c]ourt’s” decision in Mountain West Investment Corp. v. City of Silverton, 175 Or App 556 , 30 P3d 420 (2001). 1 (Boldface omitted.) Further, petitioner argues, LUBA erred not only by applying the wrong standard, but in misapplying the standard that it did apply by requiring petitioner to establish reoresuitability, when the proper allocation of the burden is to require respondent

12010–2010
STATE Ex Rel McKEE v. McKEE green
or · 1964
2 sentences

1985To the extent that they articulate a lesser standard, we overrule State ex rel McKee v. McKee, 237 Or 583 , 392 P2d 645 (1964), and State ex rel. v. Blackwell, 181 Or 157, 164 , 179 P2d 278 , 179 P2d 1023 (1947).

1985To the extent that they articulate a lesser standard, we overrule State ex rel McKee v. McKee, 237 Or 583 , 392 P2d 645 (1964), and State ex rel. v. Blackwell, 181 Or 157, 164 , 179 P2d 278 , 179 P2d 1023 (1947).

11985–1985
State Ex Rel. Blackwell v. Blackwell green
or · 1947
2 sentences

1985To the extent that they articulate a lesser standard, we overrule State ex rel McKee v. McKee, 237 Or 583 , 392 P2d 645 (1964), and State ex rel. v. Blackwell, 181 Or 157, 164 , 179 P2d 278 , 179 P2d 1023 (1947).

1985To the extent that they articulate a lesser standard, we overrule State ex rel McKee v. McKee, 237 Or 583 , 392 P2d 645 (1964), and State ex rel. v. Blackwell, 181 Or 157, 164 , 179 P2d 278 , 179 P2d 1023 (1947).

11985–1985
United States v. Di Re green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

1983Although mere presence in a car where a crime is known to have been committed may not in itself constitute probable cause to arrest or to search a person incident to a justifiable search of the car, United States v. Di Re, 332 US 581 , 68 S Ct 222 , 92 L Ed 210 (1948), it certainly supports a suspicion that the person has committed a crime, a lesser standard.

1983Although mere presence in a car where a crime is known to have been committed may not in itself constitute probable cause to arrest or to search a person incident to a justifiable search of the car, United States v. Di Re, 332 US 581 , 68 S Ct 222 , 92 L Ed 210 (1948), it certainly supports a suspicion that the person has committed a crime, a lesser standard.

11983–1983
Graves v. Portland Ry., Light & Power Co. green
or · 1913
2 sentences

1983The only Oregon case to rely on the worker in the road doctrine was Graves v. Portland etc. Power Co., 66 Or 232 , 134 P 1 (1913).

1983The only Oregon case to rely on the worker in the road doctrine was Graves v. Portland etc. Power Co., 66 Or 232 , 134 P 1 (1913).

11983–1983
Ybarra v. Illinois green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1983Occupants of a car, unlike customers in a tavern, see Ybarra v. Illinois, 444 US 85 , 100 S Ct 338 , 62 L Ed 2d 238 (1979), may reasonably be assumed to have some personal or business association, and knowledge that one of them is conducting criminal business in the car at least justifies a suspicion that the other occupants are participants in that business.

1983Occupants of a car, unlike customers in a tavern, see Ybarra v. Illinois, 444 US 85 , 100 S Ct 338 , 62 L Ed 2d 238 (1979), may reasonably be assumed to have some personal or business association, and knowledge that one of them is conducting criminal business in the car at least justifies a suspicion that the other occupants are participants in that business.

11983–1983
Fasano v. Board of County Com'rs of Washington Cty. green
or · 1973
2 sentences

1977We reasoned that this follows from the fact that the proponent of quasi-judicial change has the burden of proof, Fasano v. Washington Co. Comm., 264 Or 574 , 507 P2d 23 (1973); and, therefore, denials based on findings to the effect that a local government was not persuaded by the proponent’s evidence are sufficient.

1977We reasoned that this follows from the fact that the proponent of quasi-judicial change has the burden of proof, Fasano v. Washington Co. Comm., 264 Or 574 , 507 P2d 23 (1973); and, therefore, denials based on findings to the effect that a local government was not persuaded by the proponent’s evidence are sufficient.

11977–1977
Dickinson v. BOARD OF CTY. COM'RS, CLACKAMAS CTY. green
orctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1977Because mobile homes are not allowed within the City of Bend outside of mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions or other designated areas, allowance of this conditional use would likely create an inconsistent future use and thereby effectively interfere with the orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban use.” In past decisions, e.g., Dickinson v. Bd. of County *1072 Comm., 21 Or App 98 , 533 P2d 1395 (1975), and Marracci v. City of Scappoose, 26 Or App 131 , 552 P2d 552 , Sup Ct review denied (1976), this court has held that a lesser standard for adequacy of findings applies to

1977Because mobile homes are not allowed within the City of Bend outside of mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions or other designated areas, allowance of this conditional use would likely create an inconsistent future use and thereby effectively interfere with the orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban use.” In past decisions, e.g., Dickinson v. Bd. of County *1072 Comm., 21 Or App 98 , 533 P2d 1395 (1975), and Marracci v. City of Scappoose, 26 Or App 131 , 552 P2d 552 , Sup Ct review denied (1976), this court has held that a lesser standard for adequacy of findings applies to

11977–1977
Marracci v. City of Scappoose green
orctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1977Because mobile homes are not allowed within the City of Bend outside of mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions or other designated areas, allowance of this conditional use would likely create an inconsistent future use and thereby effectively interfere with the orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban use.” In past decisions, e.g., Dickinson v. Bd. of County *1072 Comm., 21 Or App 98 , 533 P2d 1395 (1975), and Marracci v. City of Scappoose, 26 Or App 131 , 552 P2d 552 , Sup Ct review denied (1976), this court has held that a lesser standard for adequacy of findings applies to

1977Because mobile homes are not allowed within the City of Bend outside of mobile home parks, mobile home subdivisions or other designated areas, allowance of this conditional use would likely create an inconsistent future use and thereby effectively interfere with the orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban use.” In past decisions, e.g., Dickinson v. Bd. of County *1072 Comm., 21 Or App 98 , 533 P2d 1395 (1975), and Marracci v. City of Scappoose, 26 Or App 131 , 552 P2d 552 , Sup Ct review denied (1976), this court has held that a lesser standard for adequacy of findings applies to

11977–1977
State v. Cloman green
or · 1969
2 sentences

1974For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient." 254 Or. at 15-16 , 456 P.2d at 73 .

1974For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient." 254 Or. at 15-16 , 456 P.2d at 73 .

11974–1974
Cooper v. California green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1969For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient. [3] This case, in our opinion, is a stronger case for the state than Cooper v. California, 386 U.S. 58 , 87 S.Ct. 788 , 17 L.Ed.2d 730 , reh. and modif. den. 386 U.S. 988 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 243 (1967).

1969For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient. [3] This case, in our opinion, is a stronger case for the state than Cooper v. California, 386 U.S. 58 , 87 S.Ct. 788 , 17 L.Ed.2d 730 , reh. and modif. den. 386 U.S. 988 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 243 (1967).

11969–1969
Gamez v. Texas green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1969Frequently, the tools or fruits of the crime are discovered by a search of the person, car, room, or office of the person arrested.' For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient. ③ This case, in our opinion, is a stronger case for the state than Cooper v. California, 386 US 58 , 87 S Ct 788 , 17 L Ed2d 730, reh and modif den 386 US 988 , 87 S Ct 1283 , 18 L Ed2d 243 (1967).

1969For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient. [3] This case, in our opinion, is a stronger case for the state than Cooper v. California, 386 U.S. 58 , 87 S.Ct. 788 , 17 L.Ed.2d 730 , reh. and modif. den. 386 U.S. 988 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 243 (1967).

11969–1969
Berger v. New York green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1969Frequently, the tools or fruits of the crime are discovered by a search of the person, car, room, or office of the person arrested.' For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient. ③ This case, in our opinion, is a stronger case for the state than Cooper v. California, 386 US 58 , 87 S Ct 788 , 17 L Ed2d 730, reh and modif den 386 US 988 , 87 S Ct 1283 , 18 L Ed2d 243 (1967).

1969For these reasons a lesser standard than probable cause, — the standard of relevancy between the search and the arrest — is sufficient. [3] This case, in our opinion, is a stronger case for the state than Cooper v. California, 386 U.S. 58 , 87 S.Ct. 788 , 17 L.Ed.2d 730 , reh. and modif. den. 386 U.S. 988 , 87 S.Ct. 1283 , 18 L.Ed.2d 243 (1967).

11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OR § Or. Rev. Stat. § 161.725 (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

CA 182 (1906–2026) TX 127 (1970–2026) OH 118 (1973–2025) NY 114 (1933–2026) IL 112 (1962–2025) PA 101 (1974–2026) IN 75 (1974–2026) LA 70 (1967–2025) FL 69 (1974–2025) WA 55 (1980–2026) CT 51 (1976–2024) MI 48 (1979–2026) GA 42 (1924–2023) NJ 41 (1953–2026) MD 41 (1975–2026) DC 34 (1970–2024) MA 33 (1966–2025) VA 31 (1982–2024) AZ 29 (1977–2026) KS 27 (1977–2026) AL 22 (1979–2024) TN 21 (1989–2026) OR 20 (1969–2023) CO 19 (1979–2026) WI 18 (1925–2023) NM 17 (1975–2017) MN 17 (1980–2014) OK 17 (1962–2022) MO 16 (1987–2020) MS 16 (1987–2025) IA 15 (1974–2022) NC 14 (1958–2026) KY 13 (1964–2024) AR 12 (1983–2023) ID 12 (1980–2014) WV 12 (1979–2022) AK 12 (1977–2017) VT 12 (1975–2020) MT 11 (2005–2026) RI 11 (1983–2011) SC 10 (1989–2020) NE 10 (1982–2023) UT 9 (1929–2024) DE 9 (1973–2026) ND 9 (1990–2016) WY 9 (1990–2022) SD 6 (1979–2008) ME 6 (1981–2018) NH 6 (1980–2019) HI 5 (1984–2007) NV 5 (1997–2022)

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