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Biggers factors in Arizona

17 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Neil v. Biggersgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 6 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2002–2016
2 sentences

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

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State v. Lehrgreen
ariz · 2002 · cited in 4 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2016
2 sentences

2009See Lehr, 201 Ariz. 509, ¶¶ 48-52 , 38 P.3d at 1184 ; Nieto, 118 Ariz. at 605-06 , 578 P.2d at 1034-35 (although no Dessureault hearing, appellate court evaluated Biggers factors to determine reliability of identification at pretrial hearing); see also State v. Tresize, 127 Ariz. 571, 574-75 , 623 P.2d 1, 4-5 (1980).

2009See Lehr, 201 Ariz. 509, ¶¶ 48-52 , 38 P.3d at 1184 ; Nieto, 118 Ariz. at 605-06 , 578 P.2d at 1034-35 (although no Dessureault hearing, appellate court evaluated Biggers factors to determine reliability of identification at pretrial hearing); see also State v. Tresize, 127 Ariz. 571, 574-75 , 623 P.2d 1, 4-5 (1980).

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State v. Williamsgreen
ariz · 1985 · cited in 4 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

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State v. Bruggemangreen
arizctapp · 1989 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016“Closing arguments of counsel may be taken into account when assessing the adequacy of jury instructions.” State v. Bruggeman, 161 Ariz. 508, 510 (App. 1989). ¶23 The trial court did not err in refusing Barlow’s request to eliminate one of the Biggers factors, the witness’s certainty, from the standard jury instruction on eyewitness identification testimony.

2016“Closing arguments of counsel may be taken into account when assessing the adequacy of jury instructions.” State v. Bruggeman, 161 Ariz. 508, 510 (App. 1989). ¶23 The trial court did not err in refusing Barlow’s request to eliminate one of the Biggers factors, the witness’s certainty, from the standard jury instruction on eyewitness identification testimony.

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Manson v. Brathwaitegreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

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State v. Dessureaultgreen
ariz · 1969 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

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State of Arizona v. Mark Goudeaugreen
ariz · 2016 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

2016See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 199-200 ; Manson v. Brathwaite, 432 U.S. 98, 114 (1977); State v. Williams, 144 Ariz. 433, 440 (1985) (reciting the Biggers factors as those to “be examined in determining reliability” of a suggestive identification); State v. Goudeau, 239 Ariz. 421, 454, ¶ 132 (2016) (same); State v. Dessureault, 104 Ariz. 380, 384 (1969) (requiring an identification instruction upon request when court has found pretrial procedure was unduly suggestive, but proposed in-court identification was nevertheless reliable); State Bar of Arizona, RAJI Std.

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State v. Nietogreen
arizctapp · 1978 · cited in 3 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2014
2 sentences

2014See State v. Fierro, 166 Ariz. 539, 546-47 , 804 P.2d 72, 79-80 (1990) (relying in part on extensive cross-examination of witness); State v. Nieto, 118 Ariz. 603, 605 , 578 P.2d 1032, 1034 (App.1978) (noting Biggers factors are “not exclusive”). ¶ 11 We agree with both parties that the trial court erred by concluding Officer Wolfe’s identification was not subject to a Dessureault analysis.

2014See State v. Fierro, 166 Ariz. 539, 546-47 , 804 P.2d 72, 79-80 (1990) (relying in part on extensive cross-examination of witness); State v. Nieto, 118 Ariz. 603, 605 , 578 P.2d 1032, 1034 (App.1978) (noting Biggers factors are “not exclusive”). ¶ 11 We agree with both parties that the trial court erred by concluding Officer Wolfe’s identification was not subject to a Dessureault analysis.

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State v. Fierroagreen
ariz · 1990 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Fierro, 166 Ariz. 539, 546-47 , 804 P.2d 72, 79-80 (1990) (relying in part on extensive cross-examination of identifying witness instead of exclusively on enumerated Biggers factors). ¶ 9 Rojo-Valenzuela argues that the foregoing factors require factual assessments and credibility determinations that must be made by the trial judge, who has the opportunity to observe the identifying witness.

2015See State v. Fierro, 166 Ariz. 539, 546-47 , 804 P.2d 72, 79-80 (1990) (relying in part on extensive cross-examination of identifying witness instead of exclusively on enumerated Biggers factors). ¶ 9 Rojo-Valenzuela argues that the foregoing factors require factual assessments and credibility determinations that must be made by the trial judge, who has the opportunity to observe the identifying witness.

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State v. Tresizegreen
ariz · 1980 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Lehr, 201 Ariz. 509, ¶¶ 48-52 , 38 P.3d at 1184 ; Nieto, 118 Ariz. at 605-06 , 578 P.2d at 1034-35 (although no Dessureault hearing, appellate court evaluated Biggers factors to determine reliability of identification at pretrial hearing); see also State v. Tresize, 127 Ariz. 571, 574-75 , 623 P.2d 1, 4-5 (1980).

2009See Lehr, 201 Ariz. 509, ¶¶ 48-52 , 38 P.3d at 1184 ; Nieto, 118 Ariz. at 605-06 , 578 P.2d at 1034-35 (although no Dessureault hearing, appellate court evaluated Biggers factors to determine reliability of identification at pretrial hearing); see also State v. Tresize, 127 Ariz. 571, 574-75 , 623 P.2d 1, 4-5 (1980).

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State v. Alvarezgreen
ariz · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Alvarez, 145 Ariz. at 372 (considering the Biggers factors and finding identification reliable without analyzing the accuracy of the witness’ prior description); Bracy, 145 Ariz. at 531–32 (finding identification reliable despite inconsistencies in descriptions of the criminals).

2020See Alvarez, 145 Ariz. at 372 (considering the Biggers factors and finding identification reliable without analyzing the accuracy of the witness’ prior description); Bracy, 145 Ariz. at 531–32 (finding identification reliable despite inconsistencies in descriptions of the criminals).

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State v. Priongreen
ariz · 2002 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See id. at ¶ 12; State v. Prion, 203 Ariz. 157 , 160 ¶ 15, 52 P.3d 189, 192 (2002) (“There is no need to perform a Biggers analysis when the identification is not the result of state action.”).

2016See id. at ¶ 12; State v. Prion, 203 Ariz. 157 , 160 ¶ 15, 52 P.3d 189, 192 (2002) (“There is no need to perform a Biggers analysis when the identification is not the result of state action.”).

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State v. Mooregreen
ariz · 2009 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Moore, 222 Ariz. at 7, ¶ 17 , 213 P.3d at 156 . ¶15 In addition to the Biggers factors, the trial court here also considered two “non-Biggers factors” in determining that the identification was reliable.

2014See Moore, 222 Ariz. at 7, ¶ 17 , 213 P.3d at 156 . ¶15 In addition to the Biggers factors, the trial court here also considered two “non-Biggers factors” in determining that the identification was reliable.

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State v. Trujillogreen
ariz · 1978 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014As the state acknowledges, “[t]he mere fact that an identification is based on a suspect’s build and clothing — as opposed to the suspect’s face — does not exempt the identification from due process analysis.” 3 State v. Trujillo, 120 Ariz. 527, 530 , 587 P.2d 246, 249 (1978) (applying Biggers factors to analyze identification based on physical stature, clothing, and length of hair); see also Willis v. Garrison, 624 F.2d 491 , 494 *621 (4th Cir.1980) (Biggers factors applied to identification based on height, weight, clothing, and complexion).

2014As the state acknowledges, “[t]he mere fact that an identification is based on a suspect’s build and clothing — as opposed to the suspect’s face — does not exempt the identification from due process analysis.” 3 State v. Trujillo, 120 Ariz. 527, 530 , 587 P.2d 246, 249 (1978) (applying Biggers factors to analyze identification based on physical stature, clothing, and length of hair); see also Willis v. Garrison, 624 F.2d 491 , 494 *621 (4th Cir.1980) (Biggers factors applied to identification based on height, weight, clothing, and complexion).

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Henry Willis, Jr. v. Samuel Garrison, Warden And, Rufus Edmisten, Attorney General of North Carolinagreen
ca4 · 1980 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014As the state acknowledges, “[t]he mere fact that an identification is based on a suspect’s build and clothing — as opposed to the suspect’s face — does not exempt the identification from due process analysis.” 3 State v. Trujillo, 120 Ariz. 527, 530 , 587 P.2d 246, 249 (1978) (applying Biggers factors to analyze identification based on physical stature, clothing, and length of hair); see also Willis v. Garrison, 624 F.2d 491 , 494 *621 (4th Cir.1980) (Biggers factors applied to identification based on height, weight, clothing, and complexion).

2014As the state acknowledges, “[t]he mere fact that an identification is based on a suspect’s build and clothing — as opposed to the suspect’s face — does not exempt the identification from due process analysis.” 3 State v. Trujillo, 120 Ariz. 527, 530 , 587 P.2d 246, 249 (1978) (applying Biggers factors to analyze identification based on physical stature, clothing, and length of hair); see also Willis v. Garrison, 624 F.2d 491 , 494 *621 (4th Cir.1980) (Biggers factors applied to identification based on height, weight, clothing, and complexion).

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State v. Schillemangreen
ariz · 1980 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 201 , 93 S.Ct. at 383 (seven month delay did not outweigh other reliability factors); State v. Schilleman, 125 Ariz. 294, 297 , 609 P.2d 564, 567 (1980)(five month delay not fatal).

2002See Biggers, 409 U.S. at 201 , 93 S.Ct. at 383 (seven month delay did not outweigh other reliability factors); State v. Schilleman, 125 Ariz. 294, 297 , 609 P.2d 564, 567 (1980)(five month delay not fatal).

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State v. Williamsgreen
ariz · 1987 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Williams, 166 Ariz. 132, 135-39 , 800 P.2d 1240, 1243-47 (1987). ¶ 15 There is no need to perform a Biggers analysis when the identification is not the result of state action.

2002State v. Williams, 166 Ariz. 132, 135-39 , 800 P.2d 1240, 1243-47 (1987). ¶ 15 There is no need to perform a Biggers analysis when the identification is not the result of state action.

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Wilson v. Commonwealthgreen
ky · 1985 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987E.g., Wilson v. Commonwealth, 695 S.W.2d 854, 857 (Ky.1985) (“Implicit in the first prong of the Biggers test is a finding that the government had some hand in arranging the confrontation.”).

1987E.g., Wilson v. Commonwealth, 695 S.W.2d 854, 857 (Ky.1985) (“Implicit in the first prong of the Biggers test is a finding that the government had some hand in arranging the confrontation.”).

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Bracy green
ariz · 1985
2 sentences

2020See Alvarez, 145 Ariz. at 372 (considering the Biggers factors and finding identification reliable without analyzing the accuracy of the witness’ prior description); Bracy, 145 Ariz. at 531–32 (finding identification reliable despite inconsistencies in descriptions of the criminals).

2020See Alvarez, 145 Ariz. at 372 (considering the Biggers factors and finding identification reliable without analyzing the accuracy of the witness’ prior description); Bracy, 145 Ariz. at 531–32 (finding identification reliable despite inconsistencies in descriptions of the criminals).

12020–2020
Perry v. New Hampshire green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2016In such circumstances, reliability is sufficiently tested “through the rights and opportunities generally designed for that purpose, notably, the presence of counsel at post indictment lineups, vigorous cross-examination, protective rules of evidence, and jury instructions on both the fallibility of eyewitness identification and the requirement that guilt be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.” Perry, 132 S.Ct. at 721 . 11132 When sufficient state action is established, a two-part test is used for determining the admissibility of identification testimony: “(1) whether the method or procedure use

2016In such circumstances, reliability is sufficiently tested “through the rights and opportunities generally designed for that purpose, notably, the presence of counsel at post indictment lineups, vigorous cross-examination, protective rules of evidence, and jury instructions on both the fallibility of eyewitness identification and the requirement that guilt be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.” Perry, 132 S.Ct. at 721 . 11132 When sufficient state action is established, a two-part test is used for determining the admissibility of identification testimony: “(1) whether the method or procedure use

12016–2016
Sumner v. Mata green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2009Sumner v. Mata, 455 U.S. 591 , 597 & n. 10, 102 S.Ct. 1303 , 71 L.Ed.2d 480 (1982) (discussing difference between factual findings on particular Biggers factors and ultimate conclusion whether facts state a constitutional violation).

2009Sumner v. Mata, 455 U.S. 591 , 597 & n. 10, 102 S.Ct. 1303 , 71 L.Ed.2d 480 (1982) (discussing difference between factual findings on particular Biggers factors and ultimate conclusion whether facts state a constitutional violation).

12009–2009
State v. Nordstrom green
ariz · 2001
2 sentences

2002Nordstrom, 200 Ariz. at 241 , 25 P.3d at 729 ¶ 24 (“Because the state action requirement of the Fourteenth Amendment ... cannot be established, due process is inapposite.”) (citation omitted).

2002Nordstrom, 200 Ariz. at 241 , 25 P.3d at 729 ¶ 24 (“Because the state action requirement of the Fourteenth Amendment ... cannot be established, due process is inapposite.”) (citation omitted).

12002–2002
Shelley v. Kraemer green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

2001Shelley v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1, 13 , 68 S.Ct. 836 , 92 L.Ed. 1161 (1948). ¶ 25 Recognizing that shortcoming in his argument, the defendant argues that our opinion in State v. Atwood, 171 Ariz. 576 , 832 P.2d 593 (1992), suggests that we require a Biggers analysis even absent an allegation that state action tainted an identification.

2001Shelley v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1, 13 , 68 S.Ct. 836 , 92 L.Ed. 1161 (1948). ¶ 25 Recognizing that shortcoming in his argument, the defendant argues that our opinion in State v. Atwood, 171 Ariz. 576 , 832 P.2d 593 (1992), suggests that we require a Biggers analysis even absent an allegation that state action tainted an identification.

12001–2001
State v. Atwood green
ariz · 1992
2 sentences

2001Shelley v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1, 13 , 68 S.Ct. 836 , 92 L.Ed. 1161 (1948). ¶ 25 Recognizing that shortcoming in his argument, the defendant argues that our opinion in State v. Atwood, 171 Ariz. 576 , 832 P.2d 593 (1992), suggests that we require a Biggers analysis even absent an allegation that state action tainted an identification.

2001Shelley v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1, 13 , 68 S.Ct. 836 , 92 L.Ed. 1161 (1948). ¶ 25 Recognizing that shortcoming in his argument, the defendant argues that our opinion in State v. Atwood, 171 Ariz. 576 , 832 P.2d 593 (1992), suggests that we require a Biggers analysis even absent an allegation that state action tainted an identification.

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1902 (5) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-703 (5) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-4031 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-708 (3)

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