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18 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1979–2019 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Wyoming 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 |
|---|---|---|
Vassar v. Stategreen2 sentences2018See Vassar v. State , 2004 WY 125 , ¶¶ 18-19, 99 P.3d 987 , 994-95 (Wyo. 2004) (wooden box's incriminating character was immediately apparent to officer and gave him probable cause to seize and search box). 2018See Vassar v. State , 2004 WY 125 , ¶¶ 18-19, 99 P.3d 987 , 994-95 (Wyo. 2004) (wooden box's incriminating character was immediately apparent to officer and gave him probable cause to seize and search box). | 2 | 2 |
McDermott v. Stategreen2 sentences2003In Hixson we explained, "For an analysis of the underpinnings of the plain view doctrine, including the different rights implicated by a search, as opposed to a seizure, see McDermott v. State, 870 P.2d 339, 343-45 (Wyo.1994). 2001For an analysis of the underpinnings of the plain view doctrine, including the different rights implicated by a search, as opposed to a seizure, see McDermott v. State, 870 P.2d 339, 343-45 (Wyo.1994). | 2 | 2 |
Jones v. Stategreen2 sentences2001Pendelton v. State, 966 P.2d 951, 954 (Wyo.1998) (citing Jones v. State, 902 P.2d 686, 692 (Wyo.1995)). 8 [¶ 14] The plain view doctrine arises in our case out of the fact that, when the officers arrived at the appellant's residence with the search warrant issued on August 26th, they also possessed the warrant issued on August 25th for the appellant's arrest. 1995Starr v. State, 888 P.2d 1262, 1265 (Wyo.1995); Jones v. State, 902 P.2d 686, 692 (Wyo.1995). | 2 | 2 |
Ortega v. Stategreen2 sentences1995Id. 1987Ortega v. State, Wyo., 669 P.2d 935, 940-941 (1983). | 1 | 2 |
McCutcheon v. Stategreen2 sentences1982However, plain view alone is not enough to justify warrantless seizure of evidence; exigent circumstances must also be present. 7 In support of the plain-view doctrine, this court has had recent occasion to adopt the federal view and apply it in McCutcheon v. State, Wyo., 604 P.2d 537, 540 (1979); and the elements for plain view as an exception to and in lieu of a search warrant requirement were laid out: (1) The officer’s presence must be proper. (2) The items observed must appear to be possible evidence. (3) Attention must be paid to the proposition that the doctrine is only applicable to th 1982This, in essence, is the primary element for application of the plain-view exception as set forth in McCutcheon v. State, Wyo., 604 P.2d 537 (1979), which is stated in the majority opinion as “(1) the officer’s presence must be proper.” As the Supreme Court of Washington noted, the Supreme Court of the United States has said that the “physical entry of the home is the chief evil against which the wording of the Fourth Amendment is directed.” United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297, 313 , 92 S.Ct. 2125, 2134 , 32 L.Ed.2d 752 (1972). | 1 | 2 |
Peña v. Stategreen2 sentences2008Peña v. State, 2004 WY 115, ¶ 29 , 98 P.3d 857, 870 (Wyo.2004). 2008Peña v. State, 2004 WY 115, ¶ 29 , 98 P.3d 857, 870 (Wyo. 2004). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Thomasgreen2 sentences2006United States v. Thomas, 372 F.3d 1173, 1178 (10th Cir.2004); Vassar v. State, 99 P.3d 987, 993 (Wyo.2004). [8] To the extent the district court referred to the recording of the serial numbers by Officer Nelson as a seizure, these references are legally incorrect. [9] In keeping with our standard of review, we accept this finding of fact by the district court, especially since this factual finding has not been challenged on appeal. 2006United States v. Thomas, 372 F.3d 1173, 1178 (10th Cir.2004); Vassar v. State, 99 P.3d 987, 993 (Wyo.2004). . | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Edward Lee Donnesgreen1 sentence2004We have held that when a container is " 'not closed," or 'transparent' or when its 'distinetive configuration ... proclaims its contents," the container supports no reasonable expectation of privacy and the contents can be said to be in plain view." [United States v. Donnes, 947 F.2d 1430, 1437 (10th Cir.1991) ] (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Pendelton v. Stategreen1 sentence2001Pendelton v. State, 966 P.2d 951, 954 (Wyo.1998) (citing Jones v. State, 902 P.2d 686, 692 (Wyo.1995)). 8 [¶ 14] The plain view doctrine arises in our case out of the fact that, when the officers arrived at the appellant's residence with the search warrant issued on August 26th, they also possessed the warrant issued on August 25th for the appellant's arrest. | 1 | 1 |
Alcala v. Stategreen2 sentences1999The Lopez search could have been ruled valid under either a Chimel search incident to arrest for a weapon within the arrestee's immediate control or the plain-view doctrine recognized in Alcala v. State, 487 P.2d 448, 453 (Wyo.1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 997 , 92 S.Ct. 1259 , 31 L.Ed.2d 466 (1972). 1999The Lopez search could have been ruled valid under either a Chimel search incident to arrest for a weapon within the arrestee’s immediate control or the plain-view doctrine recognized in Alcala v. State, 487 P.2d 448, 453 (Wyo.1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 997 , 92 S.Ct. 1259 , 31 L.Ed.2d 466 (1972). | 1 | 1 |
Starr v. Stategreen2 sentences1995Starr v. State, 888 P.2d 1262, 1265 (Wyo.1995); Jones v. State, 902 P.2d 686, 692 (Wyo.1995). 1995Starr v. State, 888 P.2d 1262, 1265 (Wyo.1995); Jones v. State, 902 P.2d 686, 692 (Wyo.1995). | 1 | 1 |
Jessee v. Stategreen1 sentence1995Jessee v. State, 640 P.2d 56, 62-63 (Wyo.1982). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wyoming. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Coolidge v. New Hampshire
green
2 sentences1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. | 4 | 1979–1994 |
Payton v. New York
green
2 sentences2018Id ., see Payton v. New York , 445 U.S. 573 , 100 S.Ct. 1371 , 63 L.Ed.2d 639 (1980). [¶12] The plain feel doctrine is similar to the plain view doctrine. 2018Id ., see Payton v. New York , 445 U.S. 573 , 100 S.Ct. 1371 , 63 L.Ed.2d 639 (1980). [¶12] The plain feel doctrine is similar to the plain view doctrine. | 2 | 1982–2018 |
Texas v. Brown
green
2 sentences2018This argument, however, ignores that an officer may reasonably seize an item he observes in "plain view" or "plain feel" while conducting the more limited Terry search. [¶11] In Texas v. Brown , 460 U.S. 730 , 103 S.Ct. 1535 , 75 L.Ed.2d 502 (1983), the U.S. Supreme Court adopted the plain view doctrine. 2018This argument, however, ignores that an officer may reasonably seize an item he observes in "plain view" or "plain feel" while conducting the more limited Terry search. [¶11] In Texas v. Brown , 460 U.S. 730 , 103 S.Ct. 1535 , 75 L.Ed.2d 502 (1983), the U.S. Supreme Court adopted the plain view doctrine. | 2 | 1983–2018 |
United States v. Montes-Ramos
green
1 sentence2019United States v. Montes-Ramos , 347 Fed.Appx. 383 , 390 (10th Cir. 2009) (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Minnesota v. Dickerson
green
2 sentences2018The plain feel doctrine permits an officer to "seize nonthreatening contraband detected through the sense of touch during a protective patdown search of the sort permitted by Terry , so long as the search stays within the bounds marked by Terry ." Minnesota v. Dickerson , 508 U.S. 366 , 373, 113 S.Ct. 2130 , 2135, 124 L.Ed.2d 334 (1993). 2018The plain feel doctrine permits an officer to "seize nonthreatening contraband detected through the sense of touch during a protective patdown search of the sort permitted by Terry , so long as the search stays within the bounds marked by Terry ." Minnesota v. Dickerson , 508 U.S. 366 , 373, 113 S.Ct. 2130 , 2135, 124 L.Ed.2d 334 (1993). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Pena v. State
green
2 sentences2008Peña v. State, 2004 WY 115, ¶ 29 , 98 P.3d 857, 870 (Wyo.2004). 2008Peña v. State, 2004 WY 115, ¶ 29 , 98 P.3d 857, 870 (Wyo. 2004). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Arizona v. Hicks
green
2 sentences2006The serial numbers came into Officer Nelson's view upon removal of the battery packs and therefore the inspection thereof also fell within the scope of the February 5 warrant because it "produced no additional invasion of respondent's privacy interest." Hicks, 480 U.S. at 325 , 107 S.Ct. at 1152 . 2006The serial numbers came into Officer Nelson's view upon removal of the battery packs and therefore the inspection thereof also fell within the scope of the February 5 warrant because it "produced no additional invasion of respondent's privacy interest." Hicks, 480 U.S. at 325 , 107 S.Ct. at 1152 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Horton v. California
green
2 sentences2004Some of these boxes had pictures such as a marijuana leaf on them and a marijuana leaf on a wooden box was, according to Trooper Guen-ther, "commonly associated" with such a stash box." The wooden box's incriminating *995 character was therefore immediately apparent and Trooper Guenther had probable cause to seize the wooden box. [T19] For the same reasons, we also find that Trooper Guenther had probable cause to search the wooden stash box. 7 The "seizure" of a container pursuant to the plain view doctrine "does not compromise the interest in preserving the privacy of its contents because it 2004Some of these boxes had pictures such as a marijuana leaf on them and a marijuana leaf on a wooden box was, according to Trooper Guen-ther, "commonly associated" with such a stash box." The wooden box's incriminating *995 character was therefore immediately apparent and Trooper Guenther had probable cause to seize the wooden box. [T19] For the same reasons, we also find that Trooper Guenther had probable cause to search the wooden stash box. 7 The "seizure" of a container pursuant to the plain view doctrine "does not compromise the interest in preserving the privacy of its contents because it | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Cartrade, Inc. v. Ford Dealers Advertising Ass'n of Southern California
green
2 sentences1999The Lopez search could have been ruled valid under either a Chimel search incident to arrest for a weapon within the arrestee's immediate control or the plain-view doctrine recognized in Alcala v. State, 487 P.2d 448, 453 (Wyo.1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 997 , 92 S.Ct. 1259 , 31 L.Ed.2d 466 (1972). 1999The Lopez search could have been ruled valid under either a Chimel search incident to arrest for a weapon within the arrestee’s immediate control or the plain-view doctrine recognized in Alcala v. State, 487 P.2d 448, 453 (Wyo.1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 997 , 92 S.Ct. 1259 , 31 L.Ed.2d 466 (1972). | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Allen v. Cardwell
green
2 sentences1999The Lopez search could have been ruled valid under either a Chimel search incident to arrest for a weapon within the arrestee's immediate control or the plain-view doctrine recognized in Alcala v. State, 487 P.2d 448, 453 (Wyo.1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 997 , 92 S.Ct. 1259 , 31 L.Ed.2d 466 (1972). 1999The Lopez search could have been ruled valid under either a Chimel search incident to arrest for a weapon within the arrestee’s immediate control or the plain-view doctrine recognized in Alcala v. State, 487 P.2d 448, 453 (Wyo.1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 997 , 92 S.Ct. 1259 , 31 L.Ed.2d 466 (1972). | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Wong Sun v. United States
green
2 sentences1994In his first claim of error, McDermott contends the items of evidence observed in his car by the police officers while it was parked in his girlfriend's driveway do not fall within the plain view exception justifying a warrantless search, and any evidence taken from the car thereafter pursuant to the search warrant should be suppressed as "fruit of the poisonous tree." See Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , 83 S.Ct. 407 , 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963). 1994In his first claim of error, McDermott contends the items of evidence observed in his car by the police officers while it was parked in his girlfriend's driveway do not fall within the plain view exception justifying a warrantless search, and any evidence taken from the car thereafter pursuant to the search warrant should be suppressed as "fruit of the poisonous tree." See Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , 83 S.Ct. 407 , 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963). | 1 | 1994–1994 |
State v. Chrisman
green
2 sentences1982The court there notes that the primary requirement for application of the plain-view exception is "(1) a prior justification for intrusion." State v. Chrisman, supra, 619 P.2d at 974 . 1982The court there notes that the primary requirement for application of the plain-view exception is “(1) a prior justification for intrusion.” State v. Chrisman, supra, 619 P.2d at 974 . | 1 | 1982–1982 |
United States v. United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
green
2 sentences1982This, in essence, is the primary element for application of the plain-view exception as set forth in McCutcheon v. State, Wyo., 604 P.2d 537 (1979), which is stated in the majority opinion as “(1) the officer’s presence must be proper.” As the Supreme Court of Washington noted, the Supreme Court of the United States has said that the “physical entry of the home is the chief evil against which the wording of the Fourth Amendment is directed.” United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297, 313 , 92 S.Ct. 2125, 2134 , 32 L.Ed.2d 752 (1972). 1982This, in essence, is the primary element for application of the plain-view exception as set forth in McCutcheon v. State, Wyo., 604 P.2d 537 (1979), which is stated in the majority opinion as “(1) the officer’s presence must be proper.” As the Supreme Court of Washington noted, the Supreme Court of the United States has said that the “physical entry of the home is the chief evil against which the wording of the Fourth Amendment is directed.” United States v. United States District Court, 407 U.S. 297, 313 , 92 S.Ct. 2125, 2134 , 32 L.Ed.2d 752 (1972). | 1 | 1982–1982 |
Warden, Maryland Penitentiary v. Hayden
green
2 sentences1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte
green
2 sentences1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Reeves v. State
green
2 sentences1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin 'my inquiry with the proposition that “the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that ‘searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment — subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.’ ” Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S., 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Chambers v. Maroney
green
2 sentences1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
Simmons v. West Haven Housing Authority
green
2 sentences1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin my inquiry with the proposition that "the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that `searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.'" Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 1979Reeves, supra. The contested search was made without a warrant, and I therefore begin 'my inquiry with the proposition that “the most basic constitutional rule in this area is that ‘searches conducted outside the judicial process, without prior approval by judge or magistrate, are per se unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment — subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions.’ ” Coolidge v. New Hampshire, 403 U.S. 443, 454-455 , 91 S.Ct. 2022, 2032 , 29 L.Ed.2d 564 (1971) (the plain-view exception); Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S., 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
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.