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Robinson standard in New York

19 New York opinions name it 5 courts 1967–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
MATTER OF PIRRO v. Angiolillogreen
ny · 1996 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017We conclude that this article 78 proceeding is the proper procedural vehicle for the relief sought ( see Matter of Pirro v Angiolillo , 89 NY2d 351, 355 [1996]; Matter of Holtzman v Goldman , 71 NY2d 564, 569 [1988]), and we agree with petitioner that Justice Villegas acted in excess of his authorized powers by granting Robinson's motion to reargue his motion for jail time credit on the ground of noncompliance with CPLR 460.50(5) and directing DOCCS to credit Robinson with the time.

2017We conclude that this article 78 proceeding is the proper procedural vehicle for the relief sought (see Matter of Pirro v Angiolillo, 89 NY2d 351, 355 [1996]; Matter of Holtzman *438 v Goldman, 71 NY2d 564, 569 [1988]), and we agree with petitioner that Justice Villegas acted in excess of his authorized powers by granting Robinson’s motion to reargue his motion for jail time credit on the ground of noncompliance with CPL 460.50 (5) and directing DOCCS to credit Robinson with the time.

22
Holtzman v. Goldmangreen
ny · 1988 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017We conclude that this article 78 proceeding is the proper procedural vehicle for the relief sought ( see Matter of Pirro v Angiolillo , 89 NY2d 351, 355 [1996]; Matter of Holtzman v Goldman , 71 NY2d 564, 569 [1988]), and we agree with petitioner that Justice Villegas acted in excess of his authorized powers by granting Robinson's motion to reargue his motion for jail time credit on the ground of noncompliance with CPLR 460.50(5) and directing DOCCS to credit Robinson with the time.

2017We conclude that this article 78 proceeding is the proper procedural vehicle for the relief sought (see Matter of Pirro v Angiolillo, 89 NY2d 351, 355 [1996]; Matter of Holtzman *438 v Goldman, 71 NY2d 564, 569 [1988]), and we agree with petitioner that Justice Villegas acted in excess of his authorized powers by granting Robinson’s motion to reargue his motion for jail time credit on the ground of noncompliance with CPL 460.50 (5) and directing DOCCS to credit Robinson with the time.

22
People v. Clarkegreen
nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025CPLR 3211(a)(4) authorizes dismissal where “there is another action pending between the same parties for the same cause of action.” Sprecher v Thibodeau, 148 AD3d 654, 656 (1st Dept. 2017).

11
Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. of the City of New York, Inc. v. City of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2016 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022In 2016, the First Department interpreted Robinson to mean that "a police stop that is motivated by discrimination or pretext may still be upheld if it is otherwise supported" by either reasonable suspicion (as was the standard being assessed in that case) or, in the case of a traffic violation, by probable cause ( Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. of the City of N.Y., Inc. v City of New York[*4] , 142 AD3d 53, 66 [1st Dept 2016] [emphasis added], appeal dismissed 28 NY3d 978 [2016]).

2022In 2016, the First Department interpreted Robinson to mean that "a police stop that is motivated by discrimination or pretext may still be upheld if it is otherwise supported" by either reasonable suspicion (as was the standard being assessed in that case) or, in the case of a traffic violation, by probable cause ( Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. of the City of N.Y., Inc. v City of New York[*4] , 142 AD3d 53, 66 [1st Dept 2016] [emphasis added], appeal dismissed 28 NY3d 978 [2016]).

11
People v. Lopezgreen
nyappdiv · 1983 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021But that ultimate determination must rest with the courts, and the system breaks down if officers deprive judges of the facts needed to make an objective assessment of a stop's legality ( see People v Lopez , 95 AD2d 241, 250 [2d Dept 1983], lv denied 60 NY2d 968 [1983]).

11
Olsen v. Town of Richfieldgreen
ny · 1993 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020The majority’s further claim that certifying specific legal questions is an “largely abandoned practice” is irrelevant (majority op at 22 n 15; see Olsen v Town of Richfield, 81 NY2d 1024 [1993]; Flick v Stewart-Warner Corp., 76 NY2d 50 [1990]). - 15 - - 16 - Nos. 1-4 B.

11
Henneberry v. Borsteingreen
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Henneherry v Borstein, 91 AD3d 493, 496 [2012]).

11
Destiny Rivera v. Rodriguezgreen
nyappdiv · 2016 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Rivera v Rodriguez, 142 AD3d 657, 658 [2016]; Jhang v Nassau Univ.

11
Robinson v. Reed-Prentice Division of Package Machinery Co.green
ny · 1980 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014The majority relies on our statement in Robinson “that a manufacturer is under a duty to use reasonable care in designing his product when used in the manner for which the product was intended ... as well as an unintended yet reasonably foreseeable use” ( 49 NY2d at 480 [citation and internal quotation marks omitted]).

2014The majority relies on our statement in Robinson “that a manufacturer is under a duty to use reasonable care in designing his product when used in the manner for which the product was intended ... as well as an unintended yet reasonably foreseeable use” ( 49 NY2d at 480 [citation and internal quotation marks omitted]).

11
State v. Markgreen
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985For a time it appeared that Iowa would accept the rule (see, State v Peterson, 219 NW2d 665 ) but now it is clear that New York stands alone (see, State v Mark, 286 NW2d 396, 412-413 [Iowa]; McCormick, Evidence § 205, at 619, n 31 [3d ed]).

1985For a time it appeared that Iowa would accept the rule (see, State v Peterson, 219 NW2d 665 ) but now it is clear that New York stands alone (see, State v Mark, 286 NW2d 396, 412-413 [Iowa]; McCormick, Evidence § 205, at 619, n 31 [3d ed]).

11
In re of an Investigation into the Death of Jon L.green
ny · 1982 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985Thus, the Robinson rule goes too far in holding that evidence showing that the defendant and the assailant have type A blood, is of no probative value merely because that includes 40% of the population (see, Matter of Abe A., supra, at p 299, n 4).

1985Thus, the Robinson rule goes too far in holding that evidence showing that the defendant and the assailant have type A blood, is of no probative value merely because that includes 40% of the population (see, Matter of Abe A., supra, at p 299, n 4).

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Robinson green
ny · 2001
2 sentences

2022Defendant posits in his brief that, under the Robinson standard, "it is not clear in the law whether a pretextual traffic stop is valid, and evidence seized as a result of the stop admissible as evidence, when the stop was motivated by racial profiling." In finding that a traffic violation provides probable cause for a traffic stop, the Robinson Court explained that "neither the primary motivation of the officer nor a determination of what a reasonable traffic officer would have done under the circumstances is relevant" ( id. ).

2022Defendant posits in his brief that, under the Robinson standard, "it is not clear in the law whether a pretextual traffic stop is valid, and evidence seized as a result of the stop admissible as evidence, when the stop was motivated by racial profiling." In finding that a traffic violation provides probable cause for a traffic stop, the Robinson Court explained that "neither the primary motivation of the officer nor a determination of what a reasonable traffic officer would have done under the circumstances is relevant" ( id. ).

22020–2022
Gallewski v. H. Hentz & Co. green
ny · 1950
2 sentences

2017The next case to revisit the Robinson doctrine was Gallewski, 301 N.Y. 164 , 93 N.E.2d 620 , an action by the administrator of the estate of Fritz B.

2017The next case to revisit the Robinson doctrine was Gallewski, 301 N.Y. 164 , 93 N.E.2d 620 , an action by the administrator of the estate of Fritz B.

22017–2017
Social Services Employees Union, Local 371 ex rel. Robinson v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 2011
2 sentences

2014On respondents’ appeal from the May 2009 order, we reversed, holding that “[t]he arbitrator’s failure to give preclusive effect to Robinson’s guilty plea of petit larceny was irrational,” and that “[t]he arbitrator’s award places Robinson back into a position where he has the responsibility to voucher property of individuals being brought into a juvenile [justice] facility” ( 82 AD3d at 645 ).

2014On respondents’ appeal from the May 2009 order, we reversed, holding that “[t]he arbitrator’s failure to give preclusive effect to Robinson’s guilty plea of petit larceny was irrational,” and that “[t]he arbitrator’s award places Robinson back into a position where he has the responsibility to voucher property of individuals being brought into a juvenile [justice] facility” ( 82 AD3d at 645 ).

22014–2014
Pate v. Robinson green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1973That Robinson’s hearing would be held six years after the fact aggravates these difficulties. ’ (Pate v. Robinson, supra, p. 387 .) The court in Pate found that it would be virtually impossible to determine Robinson’s sanity at the time of trial solely from the printed record.

1967That Robinson’s hearing would be held six years after the fact aggravates these difficulties.” (Pate v. Robinson, supra, p. 387 .) The court in Pate found that it would be virtually impossible to determine Robinson’s sanity at the time of trial solely from the printed record.

21967–1973
Newcomb v. Middle Country Central School District green
ny · 2016
2 sentences

2022In 2016, the First Department interpreted Robinson to mean that "a police stop that is motivated by discrimination or pretext may still be upheld if it is otherwise supported" by either reasonable suspicion (as was the standard being assessed in that case) or, in the case of a traffic violation, by probable cause ( Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. of the City of N.Y., Inc. v City of New York[*4] , 142 AD3d 53, 66 [1st Dept 2016] [emphasis added], appeal dismissed 28 NY3d 978 [2016]).

2022In 2016, the First Department interpreted Robinson to mean that "a police stop that is motivated by discrimination or pretext may still be upheld if it is otherwise supported" by either reasonable suspicion (as was the standard being assessed in that case) or, in the case of a traffic violation, by probable cause ( Patrolmen's Benevolent Assn. of the City of N.Y., Inc. v City of New York[*4] , 142 AD3d 53, 66 [1st Dept 2016] [emphasis added], appeal dismissed 28 NY3d 978 [2016]).

12022–2022
Whren v. United States green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2020In fact, defendant Robinson’s brief properly articulates the reasonable suspicion standard: “Police may not stop a car absent reasonable suspicion that a car’s occupants have been, are then, or are about to be engaged in conduct in violation of law” (Brief for defendant-appellant in People v Robinson, 97 NY2d 341 [2001], available at 2001 WL 34151599 ). - 13 - - 14 - No. 46 Amendment” where the officer “has probable cause to detain a person temporarily for a traffic violation” (id. at 348, 351, citing Whren, 517 US 806 ).

12020–2020
Flick v. Stewart-Warner Corp. green
ny · 1990
1 sentence

2020The majority’s further claim that certifying specific legal questions is an “largely abandoned practice” is irrelevant (majority op at 22 n 15; see Olsen v Town of Richfield, 81 NY2d 1024 [1993]; Flick v Stewart-Warner Corp., 76 NY2d 50 [1990]). - 15 - - 16 - Nos. 1-4 B.

12020–2020
Lanicci v. Hansen neutral
nyappdiv · 2017
1 sentence

2019The evidence submitted in support of Robinson's motion demonstrated, prima facie, that Paul entered the subject intersection against a red light, in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1111(d) ( see Napolitano v Sanderson , 167 AD3d 1024 , 1025; Lanicci v Hansen , 153 AD3d 687, 687 ; Turner v Butler , 139 AD3d 715, 716 ).

12019–2019
Turner v. Butler green
nyappdiv · 2016
1 sentence

2019The evidence submitted in support of Robinson's motion demonstrated, prima facie, that Paul entered the subject intersection against a red light, in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1111(d) ( see Napolitano v Sanderson , 167 AD3d 1024 , 1025; Lanicci v Hansen , 153 AD3d 687, 687 ; Turner v Butler , 139 AD3d 715, 716 ).

12019–2019
Leader v. Maroney, Ponzini & Spencer green
ny · 2001
1 sentence

2016Pursuant to CPLR 306-b, a court may, in the exercise of its sound discretion, grant a motion for an extension of time within which to effect service for good cause shown or in the interest of justice (see Leader v Maroney, Ponzini & Spencer, 97 NY2d 95 [2001]; Bumpus v New York City Tr.

12016–2016
Whalen v. Kawasaki Motors Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

1998The Appellate Division reversed, holding that Supreme Court had erred in denying Robinson’s motion to amend its answer to . include General Obligations Law § 15-108 as an affirmative defense (Whalen v Kawasaki Motors Corp., 242 AD2d 919 ).

11998–1998
Ward v. City of Schenectady green
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

1997The court should have granted Robinson’s motion to amend the answer to assert General Obligations Law § 15-108 as an affirmative defense (see, Ward v City of Schenectady, 204 AD2d 779, 781 ).

11997–1997
People v. Robinson green
ny · 1970
2 sentences

1985The Robinson decision itself is a two-line memorandum in which the court stated the rule quoted above but nevertheless affirmed the conviction on harmless error grounds (People v Robinson, 27 NY2d 864 , supra).

1985The Robinson decision itself is a two-line memorandum in which the court stated the rule quoted above but nevertheless affirmed the conviction on harmless error grounds (People v Robinson, 27 NY2d 864 , supra).

11985–1985
State v. Peterson green
iowa · 1974
2 sentences

1985For a time it appeared that Iowa would accept the rule (see, State v Peterson, 219 NW2d 665 ) but now it is clear that New York stands alone (see, State v Mark, 286 NW2d 396, 412-413 [Iowa]; McCormick, Evidence § 205, at 619, n 31 [3d ed]).

1985For a time it appeared that Iowa would accept the rule (see, State v Peterson, 219 NW2d 665 ) but now it is clear that New York stands alone (see, State v Mark, 286 NW2d 396, 412-413 [Iowa]; McCormick, Evidence § 205, at 619, n 31 [3d ed]).

11985–1985

Where else courts name it

TX 293 (1979–2026) IL 43 (1967–2026) GA 38 (1976–2026) PA 35 (1970–2025) OH 32 (2000–2026) FL 30 (1986–2024) MS 29 (1987–2020) MI 28 (1975–2024) IN 23 (1979–2023) CA 20 (1972–2025) NY 19 (1967–2025) WA 17 (1980–2018) MO 17 (1975–2025) DE 13 (1979–2025) OR 11 (1972–2021) AR 10 (2014–2025) KS 9 (1989–2026) UT 8 (1999–2023) AL 8 (1881–2011) SC 8 (2004–2023) WI 7 (1993–2025) DC 7 (1987–2026) VA 7 (1994–2026) MN 6 (1986–2024) IA 6 (1981–2024) LA 6 (1993–2009) KY 4 (2019–2025) MD 4 (1992–2018) CO 3 (2022–2025) AZ 3 (1990–2020) MT 3 (2009–2010) NC 3 (1995–2015) NM 2 (2017–2018) MA 2 (2000–2017) AK 2 (1977–2018) NV 2 (2014–2020) CT 2 (1987–1993) NE 2 (1989–2014) WY 2 (2000–2010) ME 2 (1978–2016)

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