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credibility defense in Minnesota

15 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Burrellgreen
minn · 2005 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2009–2015
2 sentences

2015Burrell I, 697 N.W.2d at 597, 601, 605 .

2009State v. Burrell, 697 N.W.2d 579, 597, 601, 605 (Minn.2005).

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State, Department of Public Safety v. Habischgreen
minn · 1981 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1987
2 sentences

1987Id. (citing Habisch, 313 N.W.2d at 16 ).

1987Louis Park v. Quinn, 289 Minn. 184 , 182 N.W.2d 843 (1971). [[Image here]] The driver must then produce evidence to impeach the credibility of the test results. [State, Department of Public Safety v. Habisch, 313 N.W.2d 13, 16 (Minn.1981).] Id. at 666.

13
Bielejeski v. Commissioner of Public Safetygreen
minnctapp · 1984 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1987–2019
2 sentences

2019Safety , 383 N.W.2d 399 , 401 (Minn. App. 1986) (noting driver's testimony that she "could have burped" rested on speculation); Bielejeski , 351 N.W.2d at 666 (stating that driver must "produce evidence to impeach the credibility of test results," and that driver's argument that he "might have burped" is "merely an invitation to speculation").

1987Id. (citing Habisch, 313 N.W.2d at 16 ).

12
State v. Underwoodgreen
minn · 1979 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2000–2014
2 sentences

2014In Underwood, the supreme court held that the district court’s credibility instruction that went on at length about the defendant’s interest in the result of the trial and his temptation to testify falsely singled out the defendant and was improper. 281 N.W.2d at 343-44 .

2000See id. at 342-44 .

12
Tonka Tours, Inc. v. Chadimagreen
minn · 1985 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008It is for the trier of fact to evaluate the credibility of a claim of ‘honesty in fact’ and, in doing so, to take account of the reasonableness or unreasonableness of the claim.” Tonka Tours, Inc. v. Chadima, 372 N.W.2d 723, 728 (Minn.1985) (internal citation omitted).

2007“It is for the trier of fact to evaluate the credibility of a claim of ‘honesty in fact’ and, in doing so, to take account of the reasonableness or unreasonableness of the claim.” Id.

12
State v. Bishopgreen
minn · 1971 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See State v. Bishop, 289 Minn. 188, 195 , 183 N.W.2d 536, 540 (1971) (“It is generally held that it is improper for the court to single out particular witnesses and charge as to their credibility.”).

2014See State v. Bishop, 289 Minn. 188, 195 , 183 N.W.2d 536, 540 (1971) (“It is generally held that it is improper for the court to single out particular witnesses and charge as to their credibility.”).

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State v. Ericksongreen
minnctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Erickson, 454 N.W.2d at 628 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Engen v. Commissioner of Public Safety green
minnctapp · 1986
1 sentence

2019Safety , 383 N.W.2d 399 , 401 (Minn. App. 1986) (noting driver's testimony that she "could have burped" rested on speculation); Bielejeski , 351 N.W.2d at 666 (stating that driver must "produce evidence to impeach the credibility of test results," and that driver's argument that he "might have burped" is "merely an invitation to speculation").

12019–2019
State v. Hobbs green
minnctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2015But “[m]erely arguing that the witness has no interest in the case . . . is not interjecting the prosecutor’s opinion into the credibility analysis.” Id. at 889 .

12015–2015
State v. Schneider green
minn · 1987
2 sentences

1989Determining insanity is a difficult function, but one left solely to the jury and not dependent on the opinion of any particular expert. 402 N.W.2d at 789-90 .

1989Determining insanity is a difficult function, but one left solely to the jury and not dependent on the opinion of any particular expert. 402 N.W.2d at 789-90 .

11989–1989
State, City of St. Louis Park v. Quinn green
minn · 1971
2 sentences

1987Louis Park v. Quinn, 289 Minn. 184 , 182 N.W.2d 843 (1971). [[Image here]] The driver must then produce evidence to impeach the credibility of the test results. [State, Department of Public Safety v. Habisch, 313 N.W.2d 13, 16 (Minn.1981).] Id. at 666.

1987Louis Park v. Quinn, 289 Minn. 184 , 182 N.W.2d 843 (1971). [[Image here]] The driver must then produce evidence to impeach the credibility of the test results. [State, Department of Public Safety v. Habisch, 313 N.W.2d 13, 16 (Minn.1981).] Id. at 666.

11987–1987
Noren v. Commissioner of Public Safety green
minnctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1986Noren, 363 N.W.2d at 318 .

11986–1986
United States v. Askins green
mdd · 1972
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976
United States v. Edward Dunnings green
ca2 · 1970
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976
United States v. Becky Rael green
ca10 · 1972
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976
United States v. Robert E. Carmichael green
ca7 · 1973
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976
United States v. James Marihart green
ca8 · 1974
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976
Rosario v. United States green
scotus · 1970
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976
Kortsen v. United States green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976
Western Railway v. Blue green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1976States v. Marihart, 492 F. 2d 897 (8 Cir. 1974); United States v. Carmichael, 489 F. 2d 983 (7 Cir. 1973); United States v. Dunnings, 425 F. 2d 836 (2 Cir. 1969), certiorari denied, 397 U. S. 1002 , 90 S. Ct. 1149 , 25 L. ed. 2d 412 (1970); United States v. Rael, 467 F. 2d 333 (10 Cir. 1972), certiorari denied, 410 U. S. 956 , 93 S. Ct. 1429 , 35 L. ed. 2d 690 (1973); United States v. Askins, 351 F. Supp. 408 (D.

11976–1976

Where else courts name it

TX 412 (1972–2026) CA 141 (1957–2026) IL 66 (1974–2025) NY 46 (1973–2024) MI 32 (1976–2025) OH 30 (1996–2026) PA 27 (1973–2025) LA 26 (1959–2017) MO 24 (1905–2024) CO 23 (1975–2026) WA 22 (1981–2025) NJ 19 (1976–2025) FL 17 (1980–2019) CT 16 (1981–2025) GA 16 (1978–2021) TN 15 (1991–2024) MN 15 (1976–2019) MA 14 (1981–2024) KS 12 (1968–2022) NM 10 (1992–2026) DC 10 (1977–2022) WI 9 (1980–2022) RI 8 (1992–2023) IN 7 (1976–2017) VA 7 (1993–2026) MD 7 (1982–2018) IA 7 (1983–2026) HI 7 (1997–2024) UT 7 (1998–2021) MS 6 (1994–2026) NC 6 (1980–2016) WV 6 (1996–2025) OK 5 (1984–2011) SC 4 (1999–2018) MT 4 (1982–2021) WY 4 (1990–2006) AL 4 (1993–2016) VT 3 (2005–2017) SD 3 (1961–2024) ME 3 (2008–2023) AZ 2 (2021–2022) NE 2 (1954–2014) AR 2 (2013–2014) DE 2 (1994–2025)

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