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Franks hearing in Maine

16 Maine opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2023 2 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Franks v. Delawaregreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 9 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1993–2022
2 sentences

2017The supporting material must contain information that is “more than conclu-sory and must be supported by more than a mere desire to cross-examine.” Id. [¶ 22] The motion court must then determine whether the defendant has made a showing sufficient to trigger a Franks hearing.

2017The supporting material must contain information that is “more than conclu-sory and must be supported by more than a mere desire to cross-examine.” Id. [¶ 22] The motion court must then determine whether the defendant has made a showing sufficient to trigger a Franks hearing.

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State v. Hamelgreen
me · 1993 · cited in 5 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2003–2022
2 sentences

2022To determine whether to convene a Franks hearing, the court may hold a pre-Franks hearing at which a defendant must make “a substantial preliminary showing that: (1) the affidavit to obtain a warrant included intentional and knowing misstatements or misstatements made in reckless disregard for the truth, and (2) that the misstatements were necessary for a finding of probable cause." State v. Hamel, 634 A.2d 1272, 1273 (Me. 1993). 7 focused solely on the execution of the January 2018 search warrant, although the September 2017 search warrant and supporting affidavit were also admitted as exhibi

2022To determine whether to convene a Franks hearing, the court may hold a pre-Franks hearing at which a defendant must make “a substantial preliminary showing that: (1) the affidavit to obtain a warrant included intentional and knowing misstatements or misstatements made in reckless disregard for the truth, and (2) that the misstatements were necessary for a finding of probable cause." State v. Hamel, 634 A.2d 1272, 1273 (Me. 1993). 7 focused solely on the execution of the January 2018 search warrant, although the September 2017 search warrant and supporting affidavit were also admitted as exhibi

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State v. Dickinsongreen
me · 2005 · cited in 5 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2007–2014
2 sentences

2014The Franks rule also applies "if the overall falsity of the affidavit arises out of the [intentional or reckless] omission of facts negatory of probable cause.” State v. Dickinson, 2005 ME 100, ¶ 8 , 881 A.2d 651 (quotation marks omitted).

2014The Franks rule also applies "if the overall falsity of the affidavit arises out of the [intentional or reckless] omission of facts negatory of probable cause.” State v. Dickinson, 2005 ME 100, ¶ 8 , 881 A.2d 651 (quotation marks omitted).

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State v. Bilynskygreen
me · 2007 · cited in 3 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2009–2011
2 sentences

2011See State v. McInnis, 2010 ME 13 , ¶ 2 n. 1, 988 A.2d 994, 995 (citing State v. Bilynsky, 2007 ME 107, ¶ 37 , 932 A.2d 1169, 1176 ). 2 .

2011See State v. McInnis, 2010 ME 13 , ¶ 2 n. 1, 988 A.2d 994, 995 (citing State v. Bilynsky, 2007 ME 107, ¶ 37 , 932 A.2d 1169, 1176 ). 2 .

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State v. Van Sicklegreen
me · 1990 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1998–2017
2 sentences

2017Motion for Franks Hearing [¶ 19] Having concluded that the court did not err in rejecting Thompson’s argument that the affidavit failed to support the District Court judge’s probable cause determination, we next consider the court’s treatment of Thompson’s motion for a Franks hearing. [¶ 20] In contrast to challenging the sufficiency of the information as it is presented in a warrant affidavit, a defendant may seek to invoke the process established in Franks and go behind that information based on a claim that the affiant knowingly or recklessly misstated information, see State v. Hamel, 634 A

2017Motion for Franks Hearing [¶ 19] Having concluded that the court did not err in rejecting Thompson’s argument that the affidavit failed to support the District Court judge’s probable cause determination, we next consider the court’s treatment of Thompson’s motion for a Franks hearing. [¶ 20] In contrast to challenging the sufficiency of the information as it is presented in a warrant affidavit, a defendant may seek to invoke the process established in Franks and go behind that information based on a claim that the affiant knowingly or recklessly misstated information, see State v. Hamel, 634 A

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State v. Boutiliergreen
me · 2011 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2018State v Boutilier, 2011 ME 17 , ff 13-14.

2018State v Boutilier, 2011 ME 17 , ff 13-14.

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Burns v. Board of County Commissionersgreen
ca10 · 2003 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See, e.g., Franks v. Nimmo, 796 F.2d 1230, 1237 (10th Cir. 1986) (“Factors relevant to the existence of a sham fact issue include whether the affiant was cross-examined during his earlier testimony, whether the affiant had access to the pertinent evidence at the time of his earlier testimony or whether the affidavit was based on newly discovered evidence, and whether the earlier testimony reflects confusion which the affidavit attempts to explain.”); see also Burns, 330 F.3d at 1282 (applying Franks factors to errata sheet).

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Franks v. Nimmogreen
ca10 · 1986 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See, e.g., Franks v. Nimmo, 796 F.2d 1230, 1237 (10th Cir. 1986) (“Factors relevant to the existence of a sham fact issue include whether the affiant was cross-examined during his earlier testimony, whether the affiant had access to the pertinent evidence at the time of his earlier testimony or whether the affidavit was based on newly discovered evidence, and whether the earlier testimony reflects confusion which the affidavit attempts to explain.”); see also Burns, 330 F.3d at 1282 (applying Franks factors to errata sheet).

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Lodge 817, Trustees Benevolent & Protective Order v. Supervisor of Assessmentsgreen
md · 1982 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Chase I, 439 A.2d at 531.

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United States v. Mason McMurtreygreen
ca7 · 2013 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Consequently, the motion court is authorized, as a matter of discretion, to give the accused an oppoitunity “to supplement or elaborate on [the] original submissions.” Id. [¶ 23] The forum for this opportunity is a “pre-Franks” hearing that serves the narrow purpose of allowing the court to determine whether the defendant can make the showing necessary to warrant a full Franks hearing.

2017Consequently, the motion court is authorized, as a matter of discretion, to give the accused an oppoitunity “to supplement or elaborate on [the] original submissions.” Id. [¶ 23] The forum for this opportunity is a “pre-Franks” hearing that serves the narrow purpose of allowing the court to determine whether the defendant can make the showing necessary to warrant a full Franks hearing.

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State v. Torreygreen
me · 1998 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Toney, 1998 ME 5, ¶ 4 , 704 A.2d 397 .

2016See State v. Toney, 1998 ME 5, ¶ 4 , 704 A.2d 397 .

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State v. McInnisgreen
me · 2010 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See State v. McInnis, 2010 ME 13 , ¶ 2 n. 1, 988 A.2d 994, 995 (citing State v. Bilynsky, 2007 ME 107, ¶ 37 , 932 A.2d 1169, 1176 ). 2 .

2011See State v. McInnis, 2010 ME 13 , ¶ 2 n. 1, 988 A.2d 994, 995 (citing State v. Bilynsky, 2007 ME 107, ¶ 37 , 932 A.2d 1169, 1176 ). 2 .

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State v. Chasegreen
me · 1982 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011State v. Chase (Chase I), 439 A.2d 526, 531 (Me.1982). [¶ 10] When disclosure of an informant’s identity is sought to support a motion for a Franks hearing that is based on an allegation of a faulty warrant and a claim that the evidence seized pursuant to the warrant should be suppressed, the defendant is not required to show that the informant is able to contribute information relevant at trial as required pursuant to M.R.

2011Chase I, 439 A.2d at 531 .

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United States v. Roy L. Williams, Thomas F. O'malley, Andrew G. Massa, Joseph Lombardogreen
ca7 · 1984 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Although the State is permitted to offer evidence in response to a defendant’s challenge at a Franks hearing, see, e.g., United States v. Williams, 737 F.2d 594, 604 (7th Cir.1984), a court’s reliance on affidavits submitted by the State in response to a defendant’s motion for a Franks hearing presents a different question.

2005Although the State is permitted to offer evidence in response to a defendant’s challenge at a Franks hearing, see, e.g., United States v. Williams, 737 F.2d 594, 604 (7th Cir.1984), a court’s reliance on affidavits submitted by the State in response to a defendant’s motion for a Franks hearing presents a different question.

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cluster 414332green
ca1 · 1983 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993United States v. Southard, 700 F.2d 1, 10 (1st Cir.1983).

1993United States v. Southard, 700 F.2d 1, 10 (1st Cir.1983).

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State v. Whitegreen
me · 1978 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Franks, 438 U.S. at 156 , 98 S.Ct. at 2676 ; State v. White, 391 A.2d 291, 293 (Me.1978).

1993Franks, 438 U.S. at 156 , 98 S.Ct. at 2676 ; State v. White, 391 A.2d 291, 293 (Me.1978).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Tyrice Glover green
ca7 · 2014
2 sentences

2017Id. at 509-510; Glover, 755 F.3d at 821 .

2017Id. at 509-510; Glover, 755 F.3d at 821 .

12017–2017
State v. Rand green
me · 1981
2 sentences

2005Hamel, 684 A.2d at 1273; Rand, 430 A.2d at 821 . [¶ 18] As the Superior Court also concluded, even if Dickinson had made the substantial preliminary showing required to obtain a Franks hearing, probable cause for the search warrant would remain if the alleged false facts were excised from the warrant affidavit and the omitted facts were included.

2005Hamel, 684 A.2d at 1273; Rand, 430 A.2d at 821 . [¶ 18] As the Superior Court also concluded, even if Dickinson had made the substantial preliminary showing required to obtain a Franks hearing, probable cause for the search warrant would remain if the alleged false facts were excised from the warrant affidavit and the omitted facts were included.

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1105-A (5) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1103 (4) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 151 (4) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1107-A (3)

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 204 (1980–2025) IL 109 (1981–2026) NJ 66 (1979–2026) WA 66 (1984–2026) MA 53 (1983–2025) CT 44 (1985–2021) CA 41 (1985–2026) OH 41 (1995–2025) NY 33 (1987–2024) IA 29 (1982–2026) DE 27 (2006–2026) MI 22 (1976–2024) VA 21 (1990–2025) SC 21 (1999–2026) MD 20 (1992–2026) PA 19 (2015–2025) WI 19 (1985–2026) ND 16 (1986–2017) ME 16 (1993–2023) KS 15 (1996–2026) ID 13 (1985–2026) RI 13 (1986–2025) FL 12 (1979–2024) MN 12 (2001–2024) AZ 11 (1985–2024) IN 11 (1980–2025) MO 11 (1991–2024) NE 9 (1994–2024) UT 9 (1986–2024) KY 7 (2001–2026) WY 6 (2019–2026) AR 6 (1998–2018) MT 5 (1997–2025) GA 5 (1995–2019) TN 5 (2011–2021) NV 4 (2015–2024) NC 4 (2010–2020) AL 4 (2005–2017) MS 3 (2021–2023) NM 2 (2001–2024) OK 2 (1998–2006) WV 2 (1996–2003) OR 2 (1992–2002) HI 2 (2021–2021)

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