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reasonable suspicion standard in Maine

18 Maine opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2022 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maine 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
State v. Carongreen
me · 1987 · cited in 7 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1996–2021
2 sentences

2019"The reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch." State v. Sampson, 669 A.2d 1326, 1328 (Me. 1996) (quoting State v. Caron. 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987)).

2019(Defendant's Motion Exhibit 3, at 18:50 to 21:03.) 5 "the reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch." Sampson, 669 A.2d at 1328 (Me 1996) (quoting State v: Caron, 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987).

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State v. Sampsongreen
me · 1996 · cited in 4 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019
2 sentences

2019"The reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch." State v. Sampson, 669 A.2d 1326, 1328 (Me. 1996) (quoting State v. Caron. 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987)).

2016Taylor, 1997 ME 81 , 9I 9, 694 A.2d 907 (quoting State v. Hill, 606 A.2d 793, 795 (Me. 1992)). "'The reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch."' State v. Sampson, 669 A.2d 1326, 1328 (Me. 1996) (quoting State v. Caron, 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987)).

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Valliere v. Workers' Compensation Boardgreen
me · 1996 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019
2 sentences

2019(Defendant's Motion Exhibit 3, at 18:50 to 21:03.) 5 "the reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch." Sampson, 669 A.2d at 1328 (Me 1996) (quoting State v: Caron, 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987).

2009Sampson, 669 A.2d at 1328 (quotation marks and citations omitted) (emphasis added).

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State v. Burgessgreen
me · 2001 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2010–2016
2 sentences

2016"The facts supporting an investigatory search need not be based on the officer's personal observations, but can be provided by an informant if the information carries sufficient 'indicia of reliability."' State v. Cushing, 602 A.2d 1169, 1170 (Me. 1992); see also State v. Burgess, 2001 ME 117 , 9I 9, 776 A.2d 1223 .

2016"The facts supporting an investigatory search need not be based on the officer's personal observations, but can be provided by an informant if the information carries sufficient 'indicia of reliability."' State v. Cushing, 602 A.2d 1169, 1170 (Me. 1992); see also State v. Burgess, 2001 ME 117 , 9I 9, 776 A.2d 1223 .

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State v. Cushinggreen
me · 1992 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2010–2016
2 sentences

2016"The facts supporting an investigatory search need not be based on the officer's personal observations, but can be provided by an informant if the information carries sufficient 'indicia of reliability."' State v. Cushing, 602 A.2d 1169, 1170 (Me. 1992); see also State v. Burgess, 2001 ME 117 , 9I 9, 776 A.2d 1223 .

2010"The facts supporting an investigatory search need not be based on the officer's personal observations, but can be provided by an informant if the information carries sufficient 'indicia of reliability.'" State v. Cushing, 602 A.2d 1169, 1170 (Me. 1992); see also State v. Burgess, 2001 ME 117 , <JI 9, 776 A.2d 1223, 1227 .

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State v. Wentworthgreen
me · 1984 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1987–2011
2 sentences

2011The Defendant is correct in noting that the reasonable suspicion standard requires "more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch." See, e.g., State v. Caron, 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987) (citing State v. Wentworth, 480 A.2d 751, 755 (Me. 1984)).

1987State v. Wentworth, 480 A.2d 751, 755 (Me.1984).

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State v. Vaughangreen
me · 2009 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2017–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., Vaughan, 2009 ME 63, ¶ 11 , 974 A.2d 930 .

2022See, e.g., Vaughan, 2009 ME 63, ¶ 11 , 974 A.2d 930 .

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State v. Nelsongreen
me · 1994 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021Id.

2012See State v. Nelson, 638 A.2d 720, 721-22 (Me.1994) (holding that an officer who had observed a motorist consume a single sixteen-ounce can of beer over the course of forty-five to fifty minutes, without observing any other observations of physical impairment or erratic driving, had not acquired the requisite degree of suspicion to initiate an investigatory traffic stop of the motorist’s vehicle). [¶ 24] If McPartland had been pulled over for speeding, and the investigating officer had not detected any signs of impairment or intoxication, as was the case here, any continued detention or admini

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State v. Hillgreen
me · 1992 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2009–2016
2 sentences

2016Taylor, 1997 ME 81 , 9I 9, 694 A.2d 907 (quoting State v. Hill, 606 A.2d 793, 795 (Me. 1992)). "'The reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch."' State v. Sampson, 669 A.2d 1326, 1328 (Me. 1996) (quoting State v. Caron, 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987)).

2009"Suspicion of a civil violation provides adequate specific and articulable facts." Taylor, 1997 ME 81 / <j[ 9/ 694 A.2d at 909 (citing Hill, 606 A.2d at 795 ; 29-A M.R.S. §§ 103/ 104/ 190L 1912).

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State v. Pinkhamgreen
me · 1989 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998State v. Pinkham, 565 A.2d 318, 319 (Me.1989).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Chapman green
me · 1985
2 sentences

2011State v. Chapman, 495 A. 2d 314 (Me. 1995).

2010State v. Chapman, 495 A. 2d 314 (Me. 1995).

31994–2011
State v. Taylor green
me · 1997
2 sentences

2016Taylor, 1997 ME 81 , 9I 9, 694 A.2d 907 (quoting State v. Hill, 606 A.2d 793, 795 (Me. 1992)). "'The reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch."' State v. Sampson, 669 A.2d 1326, 1328 (Me. 1996) (quoting State v. Caron, 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987)).

2016Taylor, 1997 ME 81 , 9I 9, 694 A.2d 907 (quoting State v. Hill, 606 A.2d 793, 795 (Me. 1992)). "'The reasonable suspicion standard requires less than probable cause that a crime was being committed, but more than speculation or an unsubstantiated hunch."' State v. Sampson, 669 A.2d 1326, 1328 (Me. 1996) (quoting State v. Caron, 534 A.2d 978, 979 (Me. 1987)).

22009–2016
United States v. Sean Sowards green
ca4 · 2012
1 sentence

2019Defendant relies on United States v. Sowards. 690 F.3d 583 (4th Cir. 2012).

12019–2019
State v. Sylvain green
me · 2003
2 sentences

2012However, I disagree with the conclusion that the reasonable suspicion standard was satisfied on the facts of this case. [¶ 19] We have traditionally undertaken a two-part inquiry in determining whether the State has carried its burden of proving “that the officer’s actions [during the course of a traffic stop] were objectively reasonable under the circumstances.” State v. Sylvain, 2003 ME 5, ¶ 7 , 814 A.2d 984 .

2012However, I disagree with the conclusion that the reasonable suspicion standard was satisfied on the facts of this case. [¶ 19] We have traditionally undertaken a two-part inquiry in determining whether the State has carried its burden of proving “that the officer’s actions [during the course of a traffic stop] were objectively reasonable under the circumstances.” State v. Sylvain, 2003 ME 5, ¶ 7 , 814 A.2d 984 .

12012–2012
State v. King green
me · 2009
2 sentences

2012First, we review for clear error “[a] court’s factual determination of an officer’s subjective suspicion of operating under the influence and the facts upon which that suspicion is based[J” State v. King, 2009 ME 14, ¶ 6 , 965 A.2d 52 (citing Sylvain, 2003 ME 5, ¶¶ 8-11 , 814 A.2d 984 ).

2012First, we review for clear error “[a] court’s factual determination of an officer’s subjective suspicion of operating under the influence and the facts upon which that suspicion is based[J” State v. King, 2009 ME 14, ¶ 6 , 965 A.2d 52 (citing Sylvain, 2003 ME 5, ¶¶ 8-11 , 814 A.2d 984 ).

12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A, § 2411 (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

TX 230 (1988–2026) PA 147 (1983–2026) ID 145 (1994–2026) MN 86 (1980–2026) CA 82 (1962–2026) OH 80 (1990–2026) IN 80 (1993–2026) NC 73 (1981–2026) MA 59 (1990–2026) OR 53 (1978–2026) NM 51 (1993–2024) NJ 50 (1986–2026) WI 50 (1987–2026) VA 50 (1987–2026) IL 47 (1990–2025) FL 44 (1981–2025) MD 43 (1974–2026) NY 41 (1978–2026) UT 29 (1983–2020) IA 27 (1997–2025) ND 27 (1986–2024) CO 27 (1983–2026) KS 24 (2000–2026) SD 23 (1983–2026) WA 21 (1989–2021) KY 19 (1991–2024) MO 19 (1989–2021) ME 18 (1987–2022) TN 18 (1992–2019) LA 17 (1993–2025) AZ 16 (2004–2025) WV 15 (1985–2024) DE 14 (2001–2024) MI 13 (1980–2025) DC 13 (2000–2025) WY 12 (2007–2025) GA 12 (1998–2020) CT 9 (1988–2017) VT 9 (1998–2020) SC 8 (2000–2025) AK 7 (1988–2025) HI 6 (1994–2009) NE 6 (1978–2023) NH 4 (2004–2020) MS 4 (2005–2011) RI 4 (1980–2024) NV 4 (2015–2019) AL 3 (1993–2026) AR 3 (2000–2015) MT 2 (2000–2006) OK 2 (2019–2021)

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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