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15 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Miller v. Fentongreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Except where a person is unconscious or drugged or otherwise lacks capacity for conscious choice, all incriminating statements — even if made under brutal treatment — are 'voluntary’ in the sense of representing a choice between alternatives.” Likewise, in Miller v Fenton, 474 US 104, 116, n 4 ; 106 S Ct 445 ; 88 L Ed 2d 405 (1985), the Supreme Court noted: The voluntariness rubric has been variously con demned as "useless,” . . . "perplexing,” . . . and "legal 'double-talk Voluntariness is not only a difficult standard to apply, it is a quality essential to every confession admitted in eviden

1988Except where a person is unconscious or drugged or otherwise lacks capacity for conscious choice, all incriminating statements — even if made under brutal treatment — are 'voluntary’ in the sense of representing a choice between alternatives.” Likewise, in Miller v Fenton, 474 US 104, 116, n 4 ; 106 S Ct 445 ; 88 L Ed 2d 405 (1985), the Supreme Court noted: The voluntariness rubric has been variously con demned as "useless,” . . . "perplexing,” . . . and "legal 'double-talk Voluntariness is not only a difficult standard to apply, it is a quality essential to every confession admitted in eviden

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Allied Oil Corp. green
scotus · 1951
2 sentences

2017However, a “ ‘facial challenge to a legislative Act is, of course, the most difficult challenge to mount successfully, since the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances exists under which the Act would be valid.’ ” IME v DBS, 306 Mich App 426, 439-440 ; 857 NW2d 667 (2014), quoting United States v Salerno, 481 US 739, 745 ; 107 S Ct 2095 ; 95 L Ed 2d 697 (1987).

2017However, a “ ‘facial challenge to a legislative Act is, of course, the most difficult challenge to mount successfully, since the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances exists under which the Act would be valid.’ ” IME v DBS, 306 Mich App 426, 439-440 ; 857 NW2d 667 (2014), quoting United States v Salerno, 481 US 739, 745 ; 107 S Ct 2095 ; 95 L Ed 2d 697 (1987).

42014–2017
United States v. Salerno green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2017However, a “ ‘facial challenge to a legislative Act is, of course, the most difficult challenge to mount successfully, since the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances exists under which the Act would be valid.’ ” IME v DBS, 306 Mich App 426, 439-440 ; 857 NW2d 667 (2014), quoting United States v Salerno, 481 US 739, 745 ; 107 S Ct 2095 ; 95 L Ed 2d 697 (1987).

2017However, a “ ‘facial challenge to a legislative Act is, of course, the most difficult challenge to mount successfully, since the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances exists under which the Act would be valid.’ ” IME v DBS, 306 Mich App 426, 439-440 ; 857 NW2d 667 (2014), quoting United States v Salerno, 481 US 739, 745 ; 107 S Ct 2095 ; 95 L Ed 2d 697 (1987).

42014–2017
IME v. DBS green
michctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2017However, a “ ‘facial challenge to a legislative Act is, of course, the most difficult challenge to mount successfully, since the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances exists under which the Act would be valid.’ ” IME v DBS, 306 Mich App 426, 439-440 ; 857 NW2d 667 (2014), quoting United States v Salerno, 481 US 739, 745 ; 107 S Ct 2095 ; 95 L Ed 2d 697 (1987).

2017However, a “ ‘facial challenge to a legislative Act is, of course, the most difficult challenge to mount successfully, since the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances exists under which the Act would be valid.’ ” IME v DBS, 306 Mich App 426, 439-440 ; 857 NW2d 667 (2014), quoting United States v Salerno, 481 US 739, 745 ; 107 S Ct 2095 ; 95 L Ed 2d 697 (1987).

32016–2017
People v. Riley green
mich · 2003
2 sentences

2017This is a difficult standard to meet, and “defendant must overcome a strong presumption that counsel’s performance constituted sound trial strategy.” People v Riley, 468 Mich 135, 140 ; 659 NW2d 611 (2003).

2017This is a difficult standard to meet, and “defendant must overcome a strong presumption that counsel’s performance constituted sound trial strategy.” People v Riley, 468 Mich 135, 140 ; 659 NW2d 611 (2003).

22017–2017
People v. MacK green
michctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2017In the absence of a Ginther hearing, “review of the defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel is limited to mistakes that are apparent on the record.” People v Mack, 265 Mich App 122, 125 ; 695 NW2d 342 (2005).

2017In the absence of a Ginther hearing, “review of the defendant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel is limited to mistakes that are apparent on the record.” People v Mack, 265 Mich App 122, 125 ; 695 NW2d 342 (2005).

22017–2017
People v. Carines green
mich · 1999
2 sentences

2008As will be discussed more thoroughly in part III(B), assuming that the error is unpreserved, non-constitutional error, defendant must satisfy the plain-error standard of review, which requires him to establish (1) that there was error, (2) that the error was plain, (3) that the error affected the outcome of the lower court proceeding, and (4) that the error resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or that the error “ * “seriously affect[ed] the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings” People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763-764 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999) (ci

2008As will be discussed more thoroughly in part III(B), assuming that the error is unpreserved, non-constitutional error, defendant must satisfy the plain-error standard of review, which requires him to establish (1) that there was error, (2) that the error was plain, (3) that the error affected the outcome of the lower court proceeding, and (4) that the error resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or that the error “ * “seriously affect[ed] the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings” People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763-764 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999) (ci

22008–2008
People v. Combs neutral
michctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1981We prefer the more difficult test announced in People v Royal, 62 Mich App 756, 757-758 ; 233 NW2d 860 (1975): " 'In passing on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a criminal case, the reviewing court must 1) consider only the evidence which had been introduced at the time the motion was made * * * 2) view that evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution * * * and 3) determine whether that evidence, if credible and believed, would justify a reasonable man in concluding that all elements of the crime were established beyond a reasonable doubt.’ (Citations omitted.) "See

1981We prefer the more difficult test announced in People v Royal, 62 Mich App 756, 757-758 ; 233 NW2d 860 (1975): " 'In passing on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a criminal case, the reviewing court must 1) consider only the evidence which had been introduced at the time the motion was made * * * 2) view that evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution * * * and 3) determine whether that evidence, if credible and believed, would justify a reasonable man in concluding that all elements of the crime were established beyond a reasonable doubt.’ (Citations omitted.) "See

21977–1981
People v. Royal green
michctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1981We prefer the more difficult test announced in People v Royal, 62 Mich App 756, 757-758 ; 233 NW2d 860 (1975): " 'In passing on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a criminal case, the reviewing court must 1) consider only the evidence which had been introduced at the time the motion was made * * * 2) view that evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution * * * and 3) determine whether that evidence, if credible and believed, would justify a reasonable man in concluding that all elements of the crime were established beyond a reasonable doubt.’ (Citations omitted.) "See

1981We prefer the more difficult test announced in People v Royal, 62 Mich App 756, 757-758 ; 233 NW2d 860 (1975): " 'In passing on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a criminal case, the reviewing court must 1) consider only the evidence which had been introduced at the time the motion was made * * * 2) view that evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution * * * and 3) determine whether that evidence, if credible and believed, would justify a reasonable man in concluding that all elements of the crime were established beyond a reasonable doubt.’ (Citations omitted.) "See

21977–1981
People v. Fudge neutral
michctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1981We prefer the more difficult test announced in People v Royal, 62 Mich App 756, 757-758 ; 233 NW2d 860 (1975): " 'In passing on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a criminal case, the reviewing court must 1) consider only the evidence which had been introduced at the time the motion was made * * * 2) view that evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution * * * and 3) determine whether that evidence, if credible and believed, would justify a reasonable man in concluding that all elements of the crime were established beyond a reasonable doubt.’ (Citations omitted.) "See

1981We prefer the more difficult test announced in People v Royal, 62 Mich App 756, 757-758 ; 233 NW2d 860 (1975): " 'In passing on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a criminal case, the reviewing court must 1) consider only the evidence which had been introduced at the time the motion was made * * * 2) view that evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution * * * and 3) determine whether that evidence, if credible and believed, would justify a reasonable man in concluding that all elements of the crime were established beyond a reasonable doubt.’ (Citations omitted.) "See

21977–1981
People v. Waclawski green
michctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2026That said, the defendant does so “under a difficult standard,” as there is “a presumption of validity with respect to the affidavit supporting the search warrant,” and the defendant bears “the burden of showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the affiant knowingly and intentionally, or with a reckless disregard for the truth, inserted false material into the affidavit and that the false material was necessary to the finding of probable cause.” Id.

12026–2026
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1988Nonetheless, the majority argues that the concerns which troubled the Mc-Nabb Court in 1943 have been addressed and remedied for the most part by subsequent changes in constitutional doctrine, beginning with Miranda v Arizona, 384 US 436 ; 86 S Ct 1602 ; 16 L Ed 2d 694 (1966).

1988Nonetheless, the majority argues that the concerns which troubled the Mc-Nabb Court in 1943 have been addressed and remedied for the most part by subsequent changes in constitutional doctrine, beginning with Miranda v Arizona, 384 US 436 ; 86 S Ct 1602 ; 16 L Ed 2d 694 (1966).

11988–1988
People v. Edgar green
michctapp · 1977
1 sentence

1981We prefer the more difficult test announced in People v Royal, 62 Mich App 756, 757-758 ; 233 NW2d 860 (1975): " 'In passing on a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal in a criminal case, the reviewing court must 1) consider only the evidence which had been introduced at the time the motion was made * * * 2) view that evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution * * * and 3) determine whether that evidence, if credible and believed, would justify a reasonable man in concluding that all elements of the crime were established beyond a reasonable doubt.’ (Citations omitted.) "See

11981–1981
People v. Collins green
mich · 1972
2 sentences

1980People v Collins, 388 Mich 680 ; 202 NW2d 769 (1972).

1980People v Collins, 388 Mich 680 ; 202 NW2d 769 (1972).

11980–1980
Hicks v. State green
tenncrimapp · 1975
1 sentence

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

11978–1978
Johnson v. United States green
scotus · 1948
1 sentence

1978The evidence of their existence before the search was adequate and the testimony of the officers to that effect would not perish from the delay of getting a warrant." (Emphasis added.) Johnson, supra, 15 . *335 Therefore, the United States Supreme Court both acknowledged that odor can be sufficient probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant, [6] a more difficult standard to meet than the standard of reasonableness required in automobile cases generally, and further acknowledged that such odor in a movable vehicle could obviate the necessity of a warrant. [7] We need only decide, there

11978–1978
State v. Wicklund green
minn · 1973
1 sentence

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

11978–1978
People v. Cook red
cal · 1975
1 sentence

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

11978–1978
People v. Wolf green
illappct · 1973
1 sentence

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

11978–1978
People v. Whalen green
mich · 1973
2 sentences

1978Therefore, the United States Supreme Court both acknowledged that odor can be sufficient probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant, 6 a more difficult standard to meet than the standard of reasonableness required in automobile cases generally, and further acknowledged that such odor in a movable vehicle could obviate the necessity of a warrant. 7 We need only decide, therefore, under the standards of reasonableness applicable to searches of automobiles, Whalen, supra, whether the odor emanating from defendant Hilber’s car created a sufficient basis for the officers to believe that ma

1978The evidence of their existence before the search was adequate and the testimony of the officers to that effect would not perish from the delay of getting a warrant." (Emphasis added.) Johnson, supra, 15 . *335 Therefore, the United States Supreme Court both acknowledged that odor can be sufficient probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant, [6] a more difficult standard to meet than the standard of reasonableness required in automobile cases generally, and further acknowledged that such odor in a movable vehicle could obviate the necessity of a warrant. [7] We need only decide, there

11978–1978
State v. Zamora green
arizctapp · 1976
1 sentence

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

11978–1978
People v. Parisi green
michctapp · 1973
2 sentences

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

11978–1978
People v. Parisi green
mich · 1974
2 sentences

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

1978Certainly there are cases in which courts have used these terms as descriptive of the odor involved: the odor of "unburned" marijuana, see, e.g., People v Cook, 13 Cal 3d 663; 119 Cal Rptr 500; 532 P2d 148 (1975); People v Wolf, 15 Ill App 3d 374; 304 NE2d 512 (1973); State v Zamora, 114 Ariz 75; 559 P2d 195 (Ct App, 1976) (very faint odor of marijuana sufficient probable cause for search even though the other officer present was unable to verify the existence of that odor); the odor of "burning" marijuana, People v Parisi, 46 Mich App 322 ; 208 NW2d 70 (1973), reversed on grounds not relevant

11978–1978
Common Council v. Board of Assessors green
mich · 1892
1 sentence

1905The legislature derives its authority to determine the situs for the taxation of personal property — and it certainly has that authority (see Common Council of Detroit v. Board of Assessors of Detroit, 91 Mich. 78 [16 L.

11905–1905

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.4803 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.227b (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.1k (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.1l (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 532 (1990–2026) IL 136 (1994–2026) CA 94 (1975–2026) OH 51 (1990–2023) NC 46 (1982–2026) PA 31 (1944–2026) WY 29 (2003–2026) KY 27 (2006–2025) GA 24 (2017–2026) IA 23 (1985–2026) IN 19 (1994–2023) FL 19 (1971–2025) NJ 17 (1973–2025) TN 16 (1993–2026) MI 15 (1905–2026) NY 13 (1989–2026) LA 13 (1984–2023) WA 13 (1976–2025) OR 13 (1975–2025) MA 11 (1980–2025) MO 11 (1948–2025) DE 11 (1985–2026) MN 9 (1971–2025) WV 9 (1992–2025) ID 9 (1986–2024) WI 8 (1993–2023) MD 8 (1935–2020) UT 8 (1997–2026) HI 7 (1973–2025) DC 7 (1989–2026) KS 6 (2014–2025) CO 6 (1977–2018) AZ 6 (1989–2018) AL 6 (2007–2018) SC 5 (2012–2024) CT 5 (1983–2000) ME 4 (2000–2016) MT 4 (1994–2020) RI 3 (2005–2024) NH 3 (2009–2011) OK 3 (1996–2001) NE 3 (2006–2025) NM 2 (1997–2024) VI 2 (2009–2026)

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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