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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Carongreen2 sentences2019"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). | 7 | 7 |
State v. Sampsongreen2 sentences2019"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)). | 3 | 4 |
Valliere v. Workers' Compensation Boardgreen2 sentences2019(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). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Burgessgreen2 sentences2016"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 . | 2 | 2 |
State v. Cushinggreen2 sentences2016"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 . | 2 | 2 |
State v. Wentworthgreen2 sentences2011The 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). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Vaughangreen2 sentences2022See, e.g., Vaughan, 2009 ME 63, ¶ 11 , 974 A.2d 930 . 2022See, e.g., Vaughan, 2009 ME 63, ¶ 11 , 974 A.2d 930 . | 1 | 2 |
State v. Nelsongreen2 sentences2021Id. 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 | 1 | 2 |
State v. Hillgreen2 sentences2016Taylor, 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). | 1 | 2 |
State v. Pinkhamgreen1 sentence1998State v. Pinkham, 565 A.2d 318, 319 (Me.1989). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maine. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Chapman
green
2 sentences2011State v. Chapman, 495 A. 2d 314 (Me. 1995). 2010State v. Chapman, 495 A. 2d 314 (Me. 1995). | 3 | 1994–2011 |
State v. Taylor
green
2 sentences2016Taylor, 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)). | 2 | 2009–2016 |
United States v. Sean Sowards
green
1 sentence2019Defendant relies on United States v. Sowards. 690 F.3d 583 (4th Cir. 2012). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Sylvain
green
2 sentences2012However, 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 . | 1 | 2012–2012 |
State v. King
green
2 sentences2012First, 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 ). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
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.
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.