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license exception in Indiana

19 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1904–2019 0 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Klopfenstein v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1982 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Thurman v. State, 793 N.E.2d 318, 320 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (citing Klopfenstein v. State, 439 N.E.2d 1181, 1184 (Ind. Ct. App. 1982)).

2016Thurman v. State, 793 N.E.2d 318, 320 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (citing Klopfenstein v. State, 439 N.E.2d 1181, 1184 (Ind. Ct. App. 1982)).

22
Thurman v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Thurman v. State, 793 N.E.2d 318, 320 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (citing Klopfenstein v. State, 439 N.E.2d 1181, 1184 (Ind. Ct. App. 1982)).

2016Thurman v. State, 793 N.E.2d 318, 320 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (citing Klopfenstein v. State, 439 N.E.2d 1181, 1184 (Ind. Ct. App. 1982)).

22
Joshua McCaine Pillow v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Pillow v. State, 986 N.E.2d 343, 344 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (citations and quotation marks omitted). [26] To prove that Coker carried a handgun without a license in violation of Indiana Code Section 35-47-2-1 (West 2015), the State had to provide evidence that a handgun was found in the vehicle and that Coker had control of either the weapon or of the vehicle with knowledge of the weapon’s presence in the Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 02A03-1506-CR-744| February 23, 2016 Page 16 of 19 vehicle.

2016Pillow v. State, 986 N.E.2d 343, 344 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (citations and quotation marks omitted). [26] To prove that Coker carried a handgun without a license in violation of Indiana Code Section 35-47-2-1 (West 2015), the State had to provide evidence that a handgun was found in the vehicle and that Coker had control of either the weapon or of the vehicle with knowledge of the weapon’s presence in the Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 02A03-1506-CR-744| February 23, 2016 Page 16 of 19 vehicle.

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Washington v. Stategreen
ind · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015July 1, 2014), that “[p]roof that [the defendant] had a license is an exception to the offense, and the burden is on [the .defendant] to prove he possessed a valid license,” and further that Ind.Code § 35-47-2-24 expressly places the burden on the defendant to prove he or she has a license or was exempt from- the statute. 716 N.E.2d at 411 (quoting Washington v. State, 517 N.E.2d 77, 79 (Ind.1987)).

11
Harper v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See also Harper v. State, 922 N.E.2d 75, 80 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010) (holding that a police officer’s request that an automobile passenger not leave the scene of the traffic stop did 3 Franklin testified that, after VanCamp returned to his cruiser to perform the license inquiry and warrant check, Wright attempted to exit Franklin’s car and one of the officers ordered him to “get back in.” Tr. p. 73.

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State v. Drubertgreen
indctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Yet we have previously held that the driver’s license requirement does not apply to "motorized bicycles” because of an independent statute, Indiana Code section 9-21-11-12, which provides conditions for operating a "motorized bicycle.” See State v. Drubert, 686 N.E.2d 918, 919 (Ind.Ct.App.1997).

11
Mitchell v. Stategreen
ind · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Mitchell v. State, 659 N.E.2d 112, 116 (Ind.1995).

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Taylor v. Stategreen
ind · 1991 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999In Washington , we concluded that “[p]roof that [the defendant] had a license is an exception to the offense, and the burden is on [the defendant] to prove he possessed a valid license.” Id.; accord Williams v. State, 700 N.E.2d 784, 787 (Ind.1998); Taylor v. State, 578 N.E.2d 664, 666 (Ind.1991); Tonge v. State, 575 N.E.2d 269, 271 (Ind.1991).

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Williams v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999In Washington , we concluded that “[p]roof that [the defendant] had a license is an exception to the offense, and the burden is on [the defendant] to prove he possessed a valid license.” Id.; accord Williams v. State, 700 N.E.2d 784, 787 (Ind.1998); Taylor v. State, 578 N.E.2d 664, 666 (Ind.1991); Tonge v. State, 575 N.E.2d 269, 271 (Ind.1991).

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Tonge v. Stategreen
ind · 1991 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999In Washington , we concluded that “[p]roof that [the defendant] had a license is an exception to the offense, and the burden is on [the defendant] to prove he possessed a valid license.” Id.; accord Williams v. State, 700 N.E.2d 784, 787 (Ind.1998); Taylor v. State, 578 N.E.2d 664, 666 (Ind.1991); Tonge v. State, 575 N.E.2d 269, 271 (Ind.1991).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Harris v. State green
ind · 1999
2 sentences

2019I.C. § 35-47-2-24 ("The burden of proof is on the defendant to prove that he is exempt ... or that he has a license as required under this chapter."); Harris v. State , 716 N.E.2d 406 , 411-412 (Ind. 1999).

2015July 1, 2014), that “[p]roof that [the defendant] had a license is an exception to the offense, and the burden is on [the .defendant] to prove he possessed a valid license,” and further that Ind.Code § 35-47-2-24 expressly places the burden on the defendant to prove he or she has a license or was exempt from- the statute. 716 N.E.2d at 411 (quoting Washington v. State, 517 N.E.2d 77, 79 (Ind.1987)).

52000–2019
Lewis v. State green
indctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1987Lewis v. State (1985), Ind. App., 484 N.E.2d 77, 80 .

1987Lewis v. State (1985), Ind.App., 484 N.E.2d 77, 80 .

21987–1987
Elliott v. State green
indctapp · 1982
2 sentences

2015Also, this court has specifically addressed the issue in Elliott v. State, 435 N.E.2d 302 (Ind.Ct.App.1982), in which we explained that “it is not unconstitutional for a statute to impose the burden of proof upon a defendant for proof of an issue where the issue is not an element of the crime” that “proof of the presence of a license to carry a handgun is an exemption or exception to, and not an element of, the crime of carrying a handgun without a license,” and that the statutory scheme is constitutional. 435 N.E.2d at 304-305 .

2015Also, this court has specifically addressed the issue in Elliott v. State, 435 N.E.2d 302 (Ind.Ct.App.1982), in which we explained that “it is not unconstitutional for a statute to impose the burden of proof upon a defendant for proof of an issue where the issue is not an element of the crime” that “proof of the presence of a license to carry a handgun is an exemption or exception to, and not an element of, the crime of carrying a handgun without a license,” and that the statutory scheme is constitutional. 435 N.E.2d at 304-305 .

12015–2015
Frink v. State green
ind · 1991
1 sentence

2013Id.

12013–2013
Fields v. State green
indctapp · 1997
1 sentence

1998Id. at 31 .

11998–1998
Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt green
flsd · 1984
2 sentences

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla.1984), 590 F.Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, — U.S. —, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla. 1984), 590 F. Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

11987–1987
Organized Fishermen Of Florida v. Hodel green
ca11 · 1985
2 sentences

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla.1984), 590 F.Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, — U.S. —, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla. 1984), 590 F. Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

11987–1987
Board of County Commissioners v. Friedman green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla.1984), 590 F.Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, — U.S. —, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla. 1984), 590 F. Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

11987–1987
Probe v. California State Teachers' Retirement System green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla.1984), 590 F.Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, — U.S. —, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

1987Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Watt (S.D.Fla. 1984), 590 F. Supp. 805, 815 , affirmed sub nom., Organized Fishermen of Florida v. Hodel (11th Cir.1985), 775 F.2d 1544 , cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 106 S.Ct. 2890 , 90 L.Ed.2d 978 (1986).

11987–1987
Matthews v. State green
ind · 1958
2 sentences

1961Section 10-4736, supra, of the Firearms Act was recently held not to be in violation of Article 1, §32, supra, in Matthews v. State (1958), 237 Ind. 677, 686 , 148 N. E. 2d 334 , and since the reasons for so holding are stated in the opinion in that case, we see no reason to repeat them here.

1961Section 10-4736, supra, of the Firearms Act was recently held not to be in violation of Article 1, §32, supra, in Matthews v. State (1958), 237 Ind. 677, 686 , 148 N. E. 2d 334 , and since the reasons for so holding are stated in the opinion in that case, we see no reason to repeat them here.

11961–1961
State v. Pitzer green
kan · 1880
1 sentence

1908State v. Pitzer (1880), 23 Kan. 250 ; State v. Sommers (1830), 3 Vt. 156 ; 22 Cyc., 347.

11908–1908
State v. Sommers neutral
vt · 1830
1 sentence

1908State v. Pitzer (1880), 23 Kan. 250 ; State v. Sommers (1830), 3 Vt. 156 ; 22 Cyc., 347.

11908–1908
Wiley v. Owens neutral
ind · 1872
1 sentence

1904In Wiley v. Owens (1872), 39 Ind. 429 , it appears that the city of Eranlclin had passed an ordinance fixing the license fee for retailing intoxicating liquors in said city at $500 per annum.

11904–1904

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1 (9) IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-5-1 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-47-2-24 (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

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