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federal constitutional error in Indiana

104 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1969–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (37)

CaseFollowedCited
Chapman v. Californiared
scotus · 1967 · cited in 36 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1969–2020
2 sentences

2020Stickrod v. State, 108 N.E.3d 385, 391 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018), trans. denied. “[B]efore a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, [however,] the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 824, 828 (1967). [19] At trial, Duffy argued that Wilson’s statement to the police was admissible as substantive evidence under Indiana Evidence Rule 801(d). 2 On appeal, Duffy contends that the statement was admissible not to prove the truth of the matter, but rather “to challenge [Wilson’s] evolving narr

2020Stickrod v. State, 108 N.E.3d 385, 391 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018), trans. denied. “[B]efore a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, [however,] the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 824, 828 (1967). [19] At trial, Duffy argued that Wilson’s statement to the police was admissible as substantive evidence under Indiana Evidence Rule 801(d). 2 On appeal, Duffy contends that the statement was admissible not to prove the truth of the matter, but rather “to challenge [Wilson’s] evolving narr

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Alford v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2010
2 sentences

2010As we have recognized: A federal constitutional error is reviewed de novo and must be "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Alford v. State, 699 N.E.2d 247, 251 (Ind.1998) (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).

2010As we have recognized: A federal constitutional error is reviewed de novo and must be "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Alford v. State, 699 N.E.2d 247, 251 (Ind.1998) (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).

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Smith v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2018
2 sentences

2018In Davenport v. State, we explained that: Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A02-1712-CR-2916 | July 16, 2018 Page 18 of 32 Absent a clear invocation of a violation of rights under the Indiana Constitution and cogent supporting argument, we will assume that defendant raises only a claim under the United States Constitution and will analyze that claim as we would a federal constitutional claim. 734 N.E.2d 622 , 624 n.2 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000) (citing Smith v. State, 689 N.E.2d 1238 , 1240 n. 3 (Ind. 1997)), trans. denied.

2014In Davenport v. State, we noted that “[ajbsent a clear invocation of a violation of rights under the Indiana Constitution and cogent supporting argument, we will assume that defendant raises only a claim under the United States Constitution and will analyze that claim as we would a federal constitutional claim.” 734 N.E.2d 622 , 626 n. 2 (Ind.Ct.App.2000) (citing Smith v. State, 689 N.E.2d 1238 , 1240 n. 3 (Ind.1997)).

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Davies v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2020
2 sentences

2020“A federal constitutional error is reviewed de novo and must be harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Davies v. State, 730 N.E.2d 726, 735 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000) (internal citations and quotations omitted), trans. denied. [48] Crabtree contends that, without the information Crabtree provided in his police interview, the only evidence to support his conviction is L.C.’s CAC interview.

2007A federal constitutional error is reviewed de novo and must be “harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Davies v. State, 730 N.E.2d 726, 735 (Ind. Ct.App.2000) (citing Chapman v. Califor *1030 nia, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)), trans. denied, cert, denied (2001).

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Brecht v. Abrahamsongreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2015
2 sentences

2015“Under the harmless error analysis, the State bears the burden of establishing that the federal constitutional error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Robinette, 741 N.E.2d at 1165 (citing Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 629-30 , 113 S.Ct. 1710 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993)).

2015“Under the harmless error analysis, the State bears the burden of establishing that the federal constitutional error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Robinette, 741 N.E.2d at 1165 (citing Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 629-30 , 113 S.Ct. 1710 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993)).

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Meadows v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020“The improper admission of evidence is harmless error when the reviewing court is satisfied that the conviction is supported by substantial independent evidence of guilt so that there is no substantial likelihood that the challenged evidence contributed to the conviction.” Meadows v. State, 785 N.E.2d 1112, 1122 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003), trans. denied. [7] In this matter, said portions of the 911 call aside, the evidence of guilt is overwhelming.

2019“The improper admission of evidence is harmless error when the reviewing court is satisfied that the conviction is supported by substantial independent evidence of guilt so that there is no substantial likelihood that the challenged evidence contributed to the conviction.” Meadows v. State, 785 N.E.2d 1112, 1122 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003), trans. denied. [14] In this matter, Rush’s statements aside, the evidence of guilt is overwhelming.

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Marq Hall v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2015 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017“An error will be deemed harmless if its probable impact on the jury, in light of all of the evidence in the case, is sufficiently minor so as not to affect the substantial rights of the parties.” Id. “[B]efore a federal constitutional error may be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Hall v. State, 36 N.E.3d 459, 467 (Ind. 2015) (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967)). [7] At trial, Wilson asked the 911 operator whether he believed J.B. sounded intoxicated.

2015Cf. Hall v. State, No. 49S05-1412-CR-728, 2015 WL 4041306 at *6 (Ind. July 2, 2015) (“‘[B]efore a federal constitutional error may be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.’”) (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 (1967)).

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Pope v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2016
2 sentences

2016Pope v. State, 853 N.E.2d 970, 973 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006).

2012Pope v. State, 853 N.E.2d 970, 973 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006).

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Crawford v. Stategreen
ind · 1996 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Crawford v. State, 669 N.E.2d 141, 145 (Ind. 1996). 20 When a defendant’s speedy trial rights have been implicated, we undertake a balancing test mandated by Barker v. Wingo, 407 U.S. 514, 92 (1972), in which the conduct of both the State and the defendant are weighed.

2012Crawford v. State, 669 N.E.2d 141, 145 (Ind.1996). 12 .

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McCorker v. Stategreen
ind · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007See McCorker v. State, 797 N.E.2d 257, 266 (Ind.2003) (citing Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967) (“[B]efore a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.”)) Major responds by arguing that while some federal constitutional errors are subject to harmless error analysis, “structural” constitutional errors are not subject to such analysis.

2006Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 23 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); McCorker v. State, 797 N.E.2d 257, 266 (Ind.2003).

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Elmore v. Stategreen
ind · 1978 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1999–2002
2 sentences

2002See Richardson, 717 N.E.2d at 48 ("In 1978, the analysis under the Indiana Constitution was merged with the federal constitutional test ....") (citing Elmore v. State, 269 Ind. 532, 537 , 382 N.E.2d 893, 896 (1978)).

2002See Richardson, 717 N.E.2d at 48 ("In 1978, the analysis under the Indiana Constitution was merged with the federal constitutional test ....") (citing Elmore v. State, 269 Ind. 532, 537 , 382 N.E.2d 893, 896 (1978)).

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Channell v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998Chiesi , 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . 1: See also , e.g. , Jewell v. State , 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State , 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996) (same), trans. denied ; Smith v. State , 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same), trans. denied ; Ott v. State , 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same); Shipley v. State , 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n.2 (Ind. Ct. App. 1993) (same). 2: Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

1997Chiesi, 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . [1] See also, e.g., Jewell v. State, 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State, 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same), trans. denied; Smith v. State, 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind.Ct.App. 1995) (same), trans. denied: Ott v. State, 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same); Shipley v. State, 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n. 2 (Ind.Ct.App. 1993) (same). [2] Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

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Jewell v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998Chiesi , 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . 1: See also , e.g. , Jewell v. State , 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State , 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996) (same), trans. denied ; Smith v. State , 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same), trans. denied ; Ott v. State , 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same); Shipley v. State , 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n.2 (Ind. Ct. App. 1993) (same). 2: Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

1997Chiesi, 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . [1] See also, e.g., Jewell v. State, 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State, 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same), trans. denied; Smith v. State, 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind.Ct.App. 1995) (same), trans. denied: Ott v. State, 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same); Shipley v. State, 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n. 2 (Ind.Ct.App. 1993) (same). [2] Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

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Smith v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998Chiesi , 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . 1: See also , e.g. , Jewell v. State , 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State , 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996) (same), trans. denied ; Smith v. State , 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same), trans. denied ; Ott v. State , 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same); Shipley v. State , 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n.2 (Ind. Ct. App. 1993) (same). 2: Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

1997Chiesi, 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . [1] See also, e.g., Jewell v. State, 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State, 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same), trans. denied; Smith v. State, 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind.Ct.App. 1995) (same), trans. denied: Ott v. State, 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same); Shipley v. State, 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n. 2 (Ind.Ct.App. 1993) (same). [2] Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

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Ott v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998Chiesi , 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . 1: See also , e.g. , Jewell v. State , 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State , 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996) (same), trans. denied ; Smith v. State , 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same), trans. denied ; Ott v. State , 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995) (same); Shipley v. State , 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n.2 (Ind. Ct. App. 1993) (same). 2: Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

1997Chiesi, 644 N.E.2d at 106-07 . [1] See also, e.g., Jewell v. State, 672 N.E.2d 417, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied (Indiana double jeopardy jurisprudence distinct from federal); Channell v. State, 658 N.E.2d 925, 930 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same), trans. denied; Smith v. State, 655 N.E.2d 532, 545 (Ind.Ct.App. 1995) (same), trans. denied: Ott v. State, 648 N.E.2d 671, 673 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (same); Shipley v. State, 620 N.E.2d 710 , 717 n. 2 (Ind.Ct.App. 1993) (same). [2] Chiesi was a unanimous decision making no reference, express or implied, to the federal constitution.

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Zant v. Stephensgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
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Greer v. Stategreen
ind · 1969 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1975–1981
2 sentences

1981See Greer v. State, (1969) 252 Ind. 20 , 245 N.E.2d 158 .

1981See Greer v. State, (1969) 252 Ind. 20 , 245 N.E.2d 158 .

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Richardson v. Stategreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2012
2 sentences

2012The double jeopardy analysis in Buie was abrogated in our supreme court’s seminal holding in Richardson v. State, 717 N.E.2d 32 (Ind.1999).

2002See Richardson, 717 N.E.2d at 48 ("In 1978, the analysis under the Indiana Constitution was merged with the federal constitutional test ....") (citing Elmore v. State, 269 Ind. 532, 537 , 382 N.E.2d 893, 896 (1978)).

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Class v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2018 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
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Griffin v. Stategreen
ind · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
Hernandez v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Dullen v. Stategreen
ind · 1999 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
United States v. Gagnongreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Lewis v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Ronald Rexroat v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
William P. Stickrod v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Willis v. Stategreen
ind · 2008 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Adrian Durden v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2018 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
Litchfield v. Stategreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Richardson v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Koenig v. Stategreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Cardwell v. Stategreen
ind · 2008 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Anglemyer v. Stategreen
ind · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Lainhart v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Barker v. Wingogreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Riggs v. Stategreen
ind · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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City of Anderson v. Associated Furniture & Appliances, Inc.green
ind · 1981 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (43)

CaseCitedYears
Carr v. State green
ind · 2010
2 sentences

2020“And before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. (internal quotations and citations omitted).

2019“And before a federal constitutional error can be held harmless, the court must be able to declare a belief that it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. (internal quotations and citations omitted).

42012–2020
Moreno v. State green
indctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1976As explained in Moreno v. State, supra, 336 N.E.2d at 681 , in determining whether the federal constitutional error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, we must consider both the probative impact of the illegally obtained evidence upon the trial court and the amount and probative value of the other evidence in the record supporting the trial court's decision.

1976As explained in Moreno v. State, supra, 336 N.E.2d at 681 , in determining whether the federal constitutional error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, we must consider both the probative impact of the illegally obtained evidence upon the trial court and the amount and probative value of the other evidence in the record supporting the trial court’s decision.

41976–1976
Davenport v. State green
indctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2018In Davenport v. State, we explained that: Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 49A02-1712-CR-2916 | July 16, 2018 Page 18 of 32 Absent a clear invocation of a violation of rights under the Indiana Constitution and cogent supporting argument, we will assume that defendant raises only a claim under the United States Constitution and will analyze that claim as we would a federal constitutional claim. 734 N.E.2d 622 , 624 n.2 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000) (citing Smith v. State, 689 N.E.2d 1238 , 1240 n. 3 (Ind. 1997)), trans. denied.

2016The State further relies on Davenport v. State, 734 N.E.2d 622 (Ind.Ct.App.2000), for the proposition that “[a]bsent a clear invocation of a violation of rights under the Indiana Constitution and cogent supporting argument, we will assume that defendant raises only a claim under the.United States Constitution and will analyze that claim as we would a federal constitutional claim.” Br. • of Appellee at 13 (quoting Davenport, 734 N.E.2d at 624 n. 2).

32014–2018
Oyler v. Boles green
scotus · 1962
2 sentences

2005Within the limits set by the legislature's constitutionally valid definition of chargeable offenses, "the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation" so long as "the selection was [not] deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification." Bordenkircher v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357, 364 , 98 S.Ct. 663, 668-69 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 (1978) (quoting Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446 (1962)) (emphases added).

2005Within the limits set by the legislature's constitutionally valid definition of chargeable offenses, "the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation" so long as "the selection was [not] deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification." Bordenkircher v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357, 364 , 98 S.Ct. 663, 668-69 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 (1978) (quoting Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446 (1962)) (emphases added).

31981–2005
Arizona v. Fulminante green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2000A reviewing court must be satisfied that the State has “met its burden of demonstrating that the admission of the confession ... did not contribute to [the] conviction.” Id. (citing Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 296 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)).

2000A reviewing court must be satisfied that the State has “met its burden of demonstrating that the admission of the confession ... did not contribute to [the] conviction.” Id. (citing Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 296 , 111 S.Ct. 1246 , 113 L.Ed.2d 302 (1991)).

31994–2000
Rodman v. City of Wabash green
indctapp · 1986
2 sentences

2016We find the trial court correctly concluded no genuine issue of material fact existed on the Rod-mans’ federal constitutional claim [of just compensation for a taking]. 497 N.E.2d at 242 . [34] Homeowners rely upon Arkansas Game & Fish Comm’n v. United States, — U.S.—, 133 S.Ct. 511 , 184 L.Ed.2d 417 (2012), to support their argument that damages resulting from temporary flooding can amount to a compensable taking.

2014Id.

22014–2016
Morales v. State green
indctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2014We review a federal constitutional error de novo, and any error “must be ‘harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.’”3 Id. (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S. Ct. 824, 828 (1967), reh’g denied).

2002"A federal constitutional error is reviewed de novo and must be 'harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.'" Id. (citing Alford, 699 N.E.2d at 251 (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 *582 LEd.2d 705 (1967))).

22002–2014
Henry v. State green
ind · 2000
2 sentences

2014Henry v. State, 738 N.E.2d 663 , 664 n. 1 (Ind.2000).

2005Henry v. State, 738 N.E.2d 663 , 664 n. 1 (Ind.2000).

22005–2014
United States v. Bagley green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2012And since the suppression of this evidence undermines confidence in the outcome, see id., we conclude that this federal constitutional error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

2012And since the suppression of this evidence undermines confidence in the outcome, see id., we conclude that this federal constitutional error was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.

22012–2012
Storey v. State green
indctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2012Id.

2012Id.

22012–2012
Kolender v. Lawson green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2010Thus a federal constitutional challenge on this ground is meritless." Id. at 572 (citing Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352, 357 , 103 S.Ct. 1855 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903 (1983)). 5 Whatley's vagueness claim focuses on the statute's requirement that programs or services be provided on a "regular" basis.

2010Thus a federal constitutional challenge on this ground is meritless." Id. at 572 (citing Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352, 357 , 103 S.Ct. 1855 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903 (1983)). 5 Whatley's vagueness claim focuses on the statute's requirement that programs or services be provided on a "regular" basis.

21997–2010
Bordenkircher v. Hayes green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2005Within the limits set by the legislature's constitutionally valid definition of chargeable offenses, "the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation" so long as "the selection was [not] deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification." Bordenkircher v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357, 364 , 98 S.Ct. 663, 668-69 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 (1978) (quoting Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446 (1962)) (emphases added).

2005Within the limits set by the legislature's constitutionally valid definition of chargeable offenses, "the conscious exercise of some selectivity in enforcement is not in itself a federal constitutional violation" so long as "the selection was [not] deliberately based upon an unjustifiable standard such as race, religion, or other arbitrary classification." Bordenkircher v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357, 364 , 98 S.Ct. 663, 668-69 , 54 L.Ed.2d 604 (1978) (quoting Oyler v. Boles, 368 U.S. 448, 456 , 82 S.Ct. 501, 506 , 7 L.Ed.2d 446 (1962)) (emphases added).

21994–2005
Shipley v. State green
indctapp · 1993
21997–1998
Chiesi v. State green
ind · 1994
21997–1998
Roark v. State green
ind · 1994
2 sentences

1998In the trial court's view, given the nature and circumstances of this offense "the jury's recommendation that the death penalty should not be imposed was an insufficient response in this case and clearly unreasonable." The trial court’s approach conforms to both (a) the Indiana statutory requirement of trial court consideration of the jury’s recommendation, Ind. Code § 35-50-2-9(e); Roark , 644 N.E.2d at 570 ; and (b) the federal constitutional requirement of an individualized sentencing determination on the basis of the character of the individual and the circumstances of the crime.

1997In the trial court’s view, given the nature and circumstances of this offense “the jury’s recommendation that the death penalty should not be imposed was an insufficient response in this case and clearly unreasonable.” The trial court’s approach conforms to both (a) the Indiana statutory requirement of trial court consideration of the jury’s recommendation, Ind.Code § 35-50-2-9(e); Roark, 644 N.E.2d at 570 ; and (b) the federal constitutional requirement of an individualized sentencing determination on the basis of the character of the individual and the circumstances of the crime.

21997–1998
Fahy v. Connecticut green
scotus · 1963
21976–1994
Larimer v. State green
indctapp · 1975
21976–1976
Roe v. Wade red
scotus · 1973
12024–2024
Simmons v. State green
indctapp · 2003
12023–2023
Lahr v. State green
indctapp · 1993
12018–2018
Faulisi v. State green
indctapp · 1992
12018–2018
Larry Bell v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2015
12017–2017
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. United States green
scotus · 2012
12016–2016
Robinette v. State green
ind · 2001
12015–2015
Cantrell v. Morris green
ind · 2006
12014–2014
United States v. Demetrio J. Hernandez and Wayne Parrish green
ca7 · 1992
12010–2010
Polk v. State green
ind · 1997
12010–2010
Luria Brothers & Company, Inc., a Corporation v. Thomas R. Allen, Jr. And Morton J. Greene, Trading as Economy Industrial Properties, a Partnership green
ca3 · 1982
12008–2008
Finney v. State green
indctapp · 2003
12008–2008
City of Gary v. Redmond green
indctapp · 1986
12007–2007
Brown v. Sanders green
scotus · 2006
12007–2007
Franchise Tax Bd. of Cal. v. Alcan Aluminium Ltd. green
scotus · 1990
12007–2007
Smith v. Robinson red
scotus · 1984
12007–2007
Gray v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1987
12007–2007
Griffith v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1987
12007–2007
United States v. Dean William Cotnam and Phillip Zadurski green
ca7 · 1996
12006–2006
Hughes v. Smith green
scotus · 1996
12006–2006
Cole v. United States green
scotus · 1996
12006–2006
United States v. Booker green
scotus · 2004
12005–2005
Stenberg v. Carhart green
scotus · 2000
12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (14) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-3 (8) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1 (7) IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-5-1 (6) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-9 (6) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-6 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-3-3 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-4-3 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 (4)

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

CA 589 (1966–2026) TX 294 (1968–2026) CT 150 (1966–2026) OR 123 (1967–2026) IN 104 (1969–2026) NY 86 (1967–2025) KS 84 (1969–2024) PA 80 (1967–2025) IL 74 (1967–2026) VA 73 (1920–2026) WA 69 (1961–2025) GA 58 (1976–2025) NJ 54 (1967–2025) OH 53 (1968–2025) AL 50 (1947–2024) NH 48 (1983–2017) LA 45 (1969–2018) KY 44 (1968–2025) UT 44 (1988–2025) MI 43 (1966–2025) MD 39 (1962–2024) ND 38 (1964–2025) NC 38 (1971–2024) MO 37 (1958–2020) IA 37 (1974–2023) TN 32 (1970–2025) ID 32 (1970–2021) MA 31 (1967–2025) FL 31 (1936–2025) OK 29 (1962–2025) MT 27 (1971–2010) NM 27 (1967–2025) CO 25 (1970–2026) AZ 25 (1971–2021) DC 25 (1968–2022) WI 24 (1967–2026) MN 24 (1969–2024) MS 24 (1983–2012) AK 20 (1969–2026) RI 19 (1968–2008) WY 17 (1977–2019) WV 17 (1978–2025) AR 15 (1978–2018) ME 13 (1973–2025) SD 13 (1977–2022) SC 11 (1987–2025) NV 10 (1967–2022) VT 10 (1978–2015) NE 10 (1982–2023) HI 9 (1973–2024) DE 7 (1971–2022) VI 4 (2010–2015)

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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