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Morris claim in Alabama

15 Alabama opinions name it 3 courts 1925–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Trawickgreen
ala · 1997 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013This is known as “double-counting” or “overlap,” and Alabama courts “have repeatedly upheld death sentences where the only aggravating circumstance supporting the death sentence overlaps with an element of the capital offense.” Ex parte Trawick, 698 So.2d 162, 178 (Ala.1997); see also Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954, 965 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).’” “Billups v. State, 86 So.3d 1032, 1054 (Ala.Crim.App.2009), quoting Barber v. State, 952 So.2d 393, 458-59 (Ala.Crim.App.2005).

2010This is known as ‘double-counting’ or ‘overlap,’ and Alabama courts ‘have repeatedly upheld death sentences where the only aggravating circumstance supporting the death sentence overlaps with an element of the capital offense.’ Ex parte Trawiclc, 698 So.2d 162, 178 (Ala.1997); see also Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954, 965 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).” ’ ” Billups v. State, [Ms. CR-05-1767, November 13, 2009], — So.3d -, - (Ala.Crim.App.2009), quoting Barber v. State, 952 So.2d 393, 458-59 (Ala.Crim.App.2005).

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Barber v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013This is known as “double-counting” or “overlap,” and Alabama courts “have repeatedly upheld death sentences where the only aggravating circumstance supporting the death sentence overlaps with an element of the capital offense.” Ex parte Trawick, 698 So.2d 162, 178 (Ala.1997); see also Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954, 965 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).’” “Billups v. State, 86 So.3d 1032, 1054 (Ala.Crim.App.2009), quoting Barber v. State, 952 So.2d 393, 458-59 (Ala.Crim.App.2005).

2010This is known as ‘double-counting’ or ‘overlap,’ and Alabama courts ‘have repeatedly upheld death sentences where the only aggravating circumstance supporting the death sentence overlaps with an element of the capital offense.’ Ex parte Trawiclc, 698 So.2d 162, 178 (Ala.1997); see also Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954, 965 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).” ’ ” Billups v. State, [Ms. CR-05-1767, November 13, 2009], — So.3d -, - (Ala.Crim.App.2009), quoting Barber v. State, 952 So.2d 393, 458-59 (Ala.Crim.App.2005).

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Coral v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013This is known as “double-counting” or “overlap,” and Alabama courts “have repeatedly upheld death sentences where the only aggravating circumstance supporting the death sentence overlaps with an element of the capital offense.” Ex parte Trawick, 698 So.2d 162, 178 (Ala.1997); see also Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954, 965 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).’” “Billups v. State, 86 So.3d 1032, 1054 (Ala.Crim.App.2009), quoting Barber v. State, 952 So.2d 393, 458-59 (Ala.Crim.App.2005).

2010This is known as ‘double-counting’ or ‘overlap,’ and Alabama courts ‘have repeatedly upheld death sentences where the only aggravating circumstance supporting the death sentence overlaps with an element of the capital offense.’ Ex parte Trawiclc, 698 So.2d 162, 178 (Ala.1997); see also Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954, 965 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).” ’ ” Billups v. State, [Ms. CR-05-1767, November 13, 2009], — So.3d -, - (Ala.Crim.App.2009), quoting Barber v. State, 952 So.2d 393, 458-59 (Ala.Crim.App.2005).

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Kidder v. Amsouth Bank, N.A.green
ala · 1994 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In Kidder v. AmSouth Bank, N.A., 639 So.2d 1361, 1363 (Ala.1994), a case involving similar fraud and employment-at-will issues, the plaintiff, Vicki Kidder, sued AmSouth Bank, N.A., alleging fraudulent inducement and breach of contract; the case was removed to a federal district court.

11
Steele v. O'Nealgreen
alacivapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Steele v. O’Neal, 87 So.3d 559 (Ala.Civ.App.2011).

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PIRTEK USA, LLC v. Whiteheadgreen
ala · 2010 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Pirtek USA, LLC, supra. Morris’s claim might lack merit, but the process followed in this case does not permit the claim to be dismissed under the existing circumstances.

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Billups v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013This is known as “double-counting” or “overlap,” and Alabama courts “have repeatedly upheld death sentences where the only aggravating circumstance supporting the death sentence overlaps with an element of the capital offense.” Ex parte Trawick, 698 So.2d 162, 178 (Ala.1997); see also Coral v. State, 628 So.2d 954, 965 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).’” “Billups v. State, 86 So.3d 1032, 1054 (Ala.Crim.App.2009), quoting Barber v. State, 952 So.2d 393, 458-59 (Ala.Crim.App.2005).

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Duke v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010In Smith v. State, [Ms. CR-97-1258, January 16, 2009] — So.3d - (Ala.Crim.App.2007) (opinion on return to forth remand), this Court stated: “We addressed this same issue in Duke v. State, 889 So.2d 1, 43 (Ala.Crim.App.2002), vacated on other grounds, 544 U.S. 901 , 125 S.Ct. 1588 , 161 L.Ed.2d 270 (2005), and stated: “‘Duke also argues that Ring [v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 (2002),] requires penalty-phase relief when the jury is told that its verdict is “advisory” or merely a “recommendation.” Contrary to Duke’s contention, Ring does not address the advisory nature of a jury’s sentencing recommen

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Morris v. Stategreen
fla · 1986 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See also Morris v. State , 456 So.2d 471 , 480 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984), decision quashed on other grounds by Morris v. State , 487 So.2d 291 (1986) ("Because the record reflects that the state attorney did not file a motion to mitigate the mandatory minimum sentence, we find no error in the trial court's refusal to conduct an evidentiary hearing on Morris's claim [that he rendered substantial assistance].").

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Morris v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See also Morris v. State , 456 So.2d 471 , 480 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1984), decision quashed on other grounds by Morris v. State , 487 So.2d 291 (1986) ("Because the record reflects that the state attorney did not file a motion to mitigate the mandatory minimum sentence, we find no error in the trial court's refusal to conduct an evidentiary hearing on Morris's claim [that he rendered substantial assistance].").

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Traffanstedt v. Humana Medical Corp. green
ala · 1992
2 sentences

2018Although we have recognized that a trial court has broad discretion to "shape the order of trial" and to order severance or separate trials, Ex parte Humana Medical Corp. , 597 So.2d 670 , (Ala. 1992), that discretion is not unbounded.

2018Although we have recognized that a trial court has broad discretion to "shape the order of trial" and to order severance or separate trials, Ex parte Humana Medical Corp. , 597 So.2d 670 , (Ala. 1992), that discretion is not unbounded.

22018–2018
Arrington v. State green
alacrimapp · 1997
2 sentences

2016E.g., Ray v. State , 80 So.3d 965 (Ala.Crim.App.2011) ; Arrington v. State , 716 So.2d 237 , 239 (Ala.Crim.App.1997).

2016E.g., Ray v. State , 80 So.3d 965 (Ala.Crim.App.2011) ; Arrington v. State , 716 So.2d 237 , 239 (Ala.Crim.App.1997).

22016–2016
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2016Although his counsel did cross-examine the State's forensics witness, Mr. Morris's counsel failed to meet the Strickland [v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 (1984),] 'objective *1194 standard of reasonableness,' and his failure deprived Mr. Morris of a fair trial. 466 U.S. at 687 , 688 . " Mr. Morris's claim was sufficiently specific and provided a factual basis for relief.

2016Although his counsel did cross-examine the State's forensics witness, Mr. Morris's counsel failed to meet the Strickland [v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 (1984),] 'objective *1194 standard of reasonableness,' and his failure deprived Mr. Morris of a fair trial. 466 U.S. at 687 , 688 . " Mr. Morris's claim was sufficiently specific and provided a factual basis for relief.

22016–2016
Ex Parte Ingram green
ala · 2010
2 sentences

2016By signing the State's proposed order without modification and denying Mr. Morris an evidentiary hearing, the court created the appearance of bias, prevented Mr. Morris from developing facts before an impartial decision maker, adjudicated his claims in an unreasonable manner, and violated his right to a fair postconviction review and to due process...." (Morris's brief, at p. 67.) Morris cites Ex parte Ingram , 51 So.3d 1119 (Ala.2010), and Ex parte Scott , [Ms. 1091275, March 18, 2011] ---So.3d ---- (Ala.2011), in support of his argument.

2016By signing the State's proposed order without modification and denying Mr. Morris an evidentiary hearing, the court created the appearance of bias, prevented Mr. Morris from developing facts before an impartial decision maker, adjudicated his claims in an unreasonable manner, and violated his right to a fair postconviction review and to due process...." (Morris's brief, at p. 67.) Morris cites Ex parte Ingram , 51 So.3d 1119 (Ala.2010), and Ex parte Scott , [Ms. 1091275, March 18, 2011] ---So.3d ---- (Ala.2011), in support of his argument.

22016–2016
Hamm v. State green
alacrimapp · 2002
2 sentences

2016P., which requires that an argument contain "the contentions of the appellant/petitioner with respect to the issues presented, and the reasons therefor, with citations to the cases, statutes, other authorities, and parts of the record relied on." In Franklin v. State , 23 So.3d 694 , 703 (Ala.Crim.App.2008), we stated: "It is well settled that '[r]ecitation of allegations without citation to any legal authority and without adequate recitation *1191 of the facts relied upon has been deemed a waiver of the arguments listed.' Hamm v. State , 913 So.2d 460 , 486 (Ala.Crim.App.2002). 'An appellate

2016P., which requires that an argument contain "the contentions of the appellant/petitioner with respect to the issues presented, and the reasons therefor, with citations to the cases, statutes, other authorities, and parts of the record relied on." In Franklin v. State , 23 So.3d 694 , 703 (Ala.Crim.App.2008), we stated: "It is well settled that '[r]ecitation of allegations without citation to any legal authority and without adequate recitation *1191 of the facts relied upon has been deemed a waiver of the arguments listed.' Hamm v. State , 913 So.2d 460 , 486 (Ala.Crim.App.2002). 'An appellate

22016–2016
Franklin v. State green
alacrimapp · 2008
2 sentences

2016P., which requires that an argument contain "the contentions of the appellant/petitioner with respect to the issues presented, and the reasons therefor, with citations to the cases, statutes, other authorities, and parts of the record relied on." In Franklin v. State , 23 So.3d 694 , 703 (Ala.Crim.App.2008), we stated: "It is well settled that '[r]ecitation of allegations without citation to any legal authority and without adequate recitation *1191 of the facts relied upon has been deemed a waiver of the arguments listed.' Hamm v. State , 913 So.2d 460 , 486 (Ala.Crim.App.2002). 'An appellate

2016P., which requires that an argument contain "the contentions of the appellant/petitioner with respect to the issues presented, and the reasons therefor, with citations to the cases, statutes, other authorities, and parts of the record relied on." In Franklin v. State , 23 So.3d 694 , 703 (Ala.Crim.App.2008), we stated: "It is well settled that '[r]ecitation of allegations without citation to any legal authority and without adequate recitation *1191 of the facts relied upon has been deemed a waiver of the arguments listed.' Hamm v. State , 913 So.2d 460 , 486 (Ala.Crim.App.2002). 'An appellate

22016–2016
Dominique Ray v. State of Alabama. green
alacrimapp · 2011
2 sentences

2016E.g., Ray v. State , 80 So.3d 965 (Ala.Crim.App.2011) ; Arrington v. State , 716 So.2d 237 , 239 (Ala.Crim.App.1997).

2016E.g., Ray v. State , 80 So.3d 965 (Ala.Crim.App.2011) ; Arrington v. State , 716 So.2d 237 , 239 (Ala.Crim.App.1997).

22016–2016
Green Oil Co. v. Hornsby green
ala · 1989
1 sentence

2016Hammond v. City of Gadsden, 493 So.2d 1374 (Ala.1986), and Green Oil Co. v. Hornsby, 539 So.2d 218 (Ala.1989).

12016–2016
Hammond v. City of Gadsden green
ala · 1986
1 sentence

2016Hammond v. City of Gadsden, 493 So.2d 1374 (Ala.1986), and Green Oil Co. v. Hornsby, 539 So.2d 218 (Ala.1989).

12016–2016
Duke v. Alabama green
scotus · 2005
1 sentence

2010In Smith v. State, [Ms. CR-97-1258, January 16, 2009] — So.3d - (Ala.Crim.App.2007) (opinion on return to forth remand), this Court stated: “We addressed this same issue in Duke v. State, 889 So.2d 1, 43 (Ala.Crim.App.2002), vacated on other grounds, 544 U.S. 901 , 125 S.Ct. 1588 , 161 L.Ed.2d 270 (2005), and stated: “‘Duke also argues that Ring [v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 (2002),] requires penalty-phase relief when the jury is told that its verdict is “advisory” or merely a “recommendation.” Contrary to Duke’s contention, Ring does not address the advisory nature of a jury’s sentencing recommen

12010–2010
Jones v. Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2010In Smith v. State, [Ms. CR-97-1258, January 16, 2009] — So.3d - (Ala.Crim.App.2007) (opinion on return to forth remand), this Court stated: “We addressed this same issue in Duke v. State, 889 So.2d 1, 43 (Ala.Crim.App.2002), vacated on other grounds, 544 U.S. 901 , 125 S.Ct. 1588 , 161 L.Ed.2d 270 (2005), and stated: “‘Duke also argues that Ring [v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 (2002),] requires penalty-phase relief when the jury is told that its verdict is “advisory” or merely a “recommendation.” Contrary to Duke’s contention, Ring does not address the advisory nature of a jury’s sentencing recommen

2010In Smith v. State, [Ms. CR-97-1258, January 16, 2009] — So.3d - (Ala.Crim.App.2007) (opinion on return to forth remand), this Court stated: “We addressed this same issue in Duke v. State, 889 So.2d 1, 43 (Ala.Crim.App.2002), vacated on other grounds, 544 U.S. 901 , 125 S.Ct. 1588 , 161 L.Ed.2d 270 (2005), and stated: “‘Duke also argues that Ring [v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 (2002),] requires penalty-phase relief when the jury is told that its verdict is “advisory” or merely a “recommendation.” Contrary to Duke’s contention, Ring does not address the advisory nature of a jury’s sentencing recommen

12010–2010
Ring v. Arizona green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2010In Smith v. State, [Ms. CR-97-1258, January 16, 2009] — So.3d - (Ala.Crim.App.2007) (opinion on return to forth remand), this Court stated: “We addressed this same issue in Duke v. State, 889 So.2d 1, 43 (Ala.Crim.App.2002), vacated on other grounds, 544 U.S. 901 , 125 S.Ct. 1588 , 161 L.Ed.2d 270 (2005), and stated: “‘Duke also argues that Ring [v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 (2002),] requires penalty-phase relief when the jury is told that its verdict is “advisory” or merely a “recommendation.” Contrary to Duke’s contention, Ring does not address the advisory nature of a jury’s sentencing recommen

12010–2010
Lewis Coleman Cowley v. Larry Stricklin, Director, Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility, and the Attorney General of the State of Alabama green
ca11 · 1991
1 sentence

2006Cowley v. Stricklin, 929 F.2d 640 (11th Cir.1991), lends additional support to Morris's claim that the trial court's ruling resulted in a denial of his due-process rights.

12006–2006
Ex Parte Maxwell green
ala · 2001
1 sentence

2002Ex parte Maxwell , 812 So.2d 333 (Ala. 2001). 3 Morris's brief states that on December 11, 2000, she "advanced" an objection to Aronov's motion to dismiss, and the case action summary similarly lists "Pltf.

12002–2002
Dueitt v. Scott Paper Co. green
alacivapp · 1996
1 sentence

1997This court recently decided a similar question in Dueitt v. Scott Paper Co. , 695 So.2d 40 (Ala.Civ.App. 1996).

11997–1997
JEB v. Alabama Ex Rel. TB green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

1994The United States Supreme court has extended Batson to cover gender-based strikes, saying, "[T]he Equal Protection Clause prohibits discrimination in jury selection on the basis of gender, or on the assumption that an individual will be biased in a particular case for no reason other than the fact that the person happens to be a woman or happens to be a man." J.E.B. v. Alabama , ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1419 , 128 L.Ed.2d 89 (1994).

1994The United States Supreme court has extended Batson to cover gender-based strikes, saying, "[T]he Equal Protection Clause prohibits discrimination in jury selection on the basis of gender, or on the assumption that an individual will be biased in a particular case for no reason other than the fact that the person happens to be a woman or happens to be a man." J.E.B. v. Alabama , ___ U.S. ___, 114 S.Ct. 1419 , 128 L.Ed.2d 89 (1994).

11994–1994
State v. Suarez green
fladistctapp · 1987
1 sentence

1987State v. Suarez , 510 So.2d 643 (Fla.Dist.Ct.App. 1987), involved a plea of nolo contendere to trafficking in cocaine with the understanding that a substantial assistance agreement had been worked out with the State.

11987–1987
Lester v. Jacobs green
ala · 1925
2 sentences

1925We have examined the record, and hold that the debt, the foundation of the Gorman judgment, was that of the wife and the husband, and that she was liable to its payment under the authorities (Smith v. Rothschild & Co., 212 Ala. 276 , 102 So. 206 ; Lester v. Jacobs, 212 Ala. 614 , 103 So. 682 ). and was not suretyship in contravention of the statute (section 4497 of the Code of 1907).

1925We have examined the record, and hold that the debt, the foundation of the Gorman judgment, was that of the wife and the husband, and that she was liable to its payment under the authorities (Smith v. Rothschild & Co., 212 Ala. 276 , 102 So. 206 ; Lester v. Jacobs, 212 Ala. 614 , 103 So. 682 ). and was not suretyship in contravention of the statute (section 4497 of the Code of 1907).

11925–1925
Smith v. D. Rothschild Co. neutral
ala · 1924
2 sentences

1925We have examined the record, and hold that the debt, the foundation of the Gorman judgment, was that of the wife and the husband, and that she was liable to its payment under the authorities (Smith v. Rothschild & Co., 212 Ala. 276 , 102 So. 206 ; Lester v. Jacobs, 212 Ala. 614 , 103 So. 682 ). and was not suretyship in contravention of the statute (section 4497 of the Code of 1907).

1925We have examined the record, and hold that the debt, the foundation of the Gorman judgment, was that of the wife and the husband, and that she was liable to its payment under the authorities (Smith v. Rothschild & Co., 212 Ala. 276 , 102 So. 206 ; Lester v. Jacobs, 212 Ala. 614 , 103 So. 682 ). and was not suretyship in contravention of the statute (section 4497 of the Code of 1907).

11925–1925

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-40 (5)

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

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