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knowing and intelligent waiver in Rhode Island

15 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
Fare v. Michael C.green
scotus · 1979 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–2022
2 sentences

2022See - 44 - Moran v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412, 421 (1986) (“Only if the ‘totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation’ reveal both an uncoerced choice and the requisite level of comprehension may a court properly conclude that the Miranda rights have been waived.”) (quoting Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. 707, 725 (1979)); see also State v. Amado, 424 A.2d 1057, 1062 (R.I. 1981) (“A review of all the ‘attendant circumstances’ is as important to a consideration of the voluntariness of a confession as it is to the determination of whether a knowing and intelligent waiver was made.”).

1981Compare Lynumn v. Illinois, 373 U.S. 528, 534-35 , 83 S.Ct. 917, 920-21 , 9 L.Ed.2d 922, 926 (1963) with Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. at 725 , 99 S.Ct. at 2572 , 61 L.Ed.2d at 212 .

33
Faretta v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 3 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2007The United States Supreme Court held that “absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel * * Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (quoting Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972)); see also State v. Bluitt, 850 A.2d 83, 88-89 (R.I.2004) (holding that trial judges must be satisfied that an accused is making a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of counsel, having been advised of “the dangers and disadvantages of self-representa

2007The United States Supreme Court held that “absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel * * Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (quoting Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972)); see also State v. Bluitt, 850 A.2d 83, 88-89 (R.I.2004) (holding that trial judges must be satisfied that an accused is making a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of counsel, having been advised of “the dangers and disadvantages of self-representa

33
Lynumn v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981Compare Lynumn v. Illinois, 373 U.S. 528, 534-35 , 83 S.Ct. 917, 920-21 , 9 L.Ed.2d 922, 926 (1963) with Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. at 725 , 99 S.Ct. at 2572 , 61 L.Ed.2d at 212 .

1981Compare Lynumn v. Illinois, 373 U.S. 528, 534-35 , 83 S.Ct. 917, 920-21 , 9 L.Ed.2d 922, 926 (1963) with Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. at 725 , 99 S.Ct. at 2572 , 61 L.Ed.2d at 212 .

22
Argersinger v. Hamlingreen
· 1972 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1972–2007
2 sentences

2007The United States Supreme Court held that “absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel * * Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (quoting Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972)); see also State v. Bluitt, 850 A.2d 83, 88-89 (R.I.2004) (holding that trial judges must be satisfied that an accused is making a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of counsel, having been advised of “the dangers and disadvantages of self-representa

2007The United States Supreme Court held that “absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel * * Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (quoting Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972)); see also State v. Bluitt, 850 A.2d 83, 88-89 (R.I.2004) (holding that trial judges must be satisfied that an accused is making a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of counsel, having been advised of “the dangers and disadvantages of self-representa

12
United States v. Rojas Tapiagreen
ca1 · 2006 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The assessment of the totality of the circumstances may include consideration of “both the characteristics of the accused and the details of the interrogation[.]” United States v. Rojas-Tapia, 446 F.3d 1, 7 (1st Cir. 2006) (quoting Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218, 226 (1973)).

11
State v. Amadogreen
ri · 1981 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See - 44 - Moran v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412, 421 (1986) (“Only if the ‘totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation’ reveal both an uncoerced choice and the requisite level of comprehension may a court properly conclude that the Miranda rights have been waived.”) (quoting Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. 707, 725 (1979)); see also State v. Amado, 424 A.2d 1057, 1062 (R.I. 1981) (“A review of all the ‘attendant circumstances’ is as important to a consideration of the voluntariness of a confession as it is to the determination of whether a knowing and intelligent waiver was made.”).

11
Schneckloth v. Bustamontegreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022The assessment of the totality of the circumstances may include consideration of “both the characteristics of the accused and the details of the interrogation[.]” United States v. Rojas-Tapia, 446 F.3d 1, 7 (1st Cir. 2006) (quoting Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218, 226 (1973)).

11
Moran v. Burbinegreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See - 44 - Moran v. Burbine, 475 U.S. 412, 421 (1986) (“Only if the ‘totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation’ reveal both an uncoerced choice and the requisite level of comprehension may a court properly conclude that the Miranda rights have been waived.”) (quoting Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. 707, 725 (1979)); see also State v. Amado, 424 A.2d 1057, 1062 (R.I. 1981) (“A review of all the ‘attendant circumstances’ is as important to a consideration of the voluntariness of a confession as it is to the determination of whether a knowing and intelligent waiver was made.”).

11
State v. Jimenezgreen
ri · 2011 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020“We have further stated that ‘a knowing and intelligent waiver may be executed when a defendant is apprised of the Miranda warnings, comprehends such warnings, and thereafter makes a voluntary statement.’” Id. (brackets omitted) (quoting State v. Jimenez, 33 A.3d 724, 735 (R.I. 2011)).

2020“Assessing whether or not a knowing and intelligent wavier took place requires ‘an analysis of the totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation.’” Munir, 209 A.3d at 552 (quoting Jimenez, 33 A.3d at 734 ).

11
State v. Ana M. Cruzgreen
ri · 2015 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Cruz, 109 A.3d at 393 (“[Although an explicit Chabot discussion would have been preferable, the absence of such a colloquy does not infect [a] defendant’s waiver of counsel with any constitutional defect.”).

11
Azevedo v. Stategreen
ri · 2008 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Azevedo v. State, 945 A.2d 335, 338 (R.I.2008) (where this Court considered “the testimony of trial counsel, the transcript of the plea proceeding, and [the] applicant’s own responses to questioning” to determine if a plea was a knowing and intelligent waiver).

11
Berghuis v. Thompkinsgreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Berghuis v. Thompkins, — U.S. -, -, 130 S.Ct. 2250, 2262 , 176 L.Ed.2d 1098 (2010) (“Where the prosecution shows that a Miranda warning was given and that it was understood by the accused, an accused’s uneoerced statement establishes an implied waiver of the right to remain silent.”).

2011Berghuis v. Thompkins, — U.S. -, -, 130 S.Ct. 2250, 2262 , 176 L.Ed.2d 1098 (2010) (“Where the prosecution shows that a Miranda warning was given and that it was understood by the accused, an accused’s uneoerced statement establishes an implied waiver of the right to remain silent.”).

11
State v. Bluittgreen
ri · 2004 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007The United States Supreme Court held that “absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel * * Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (quoting Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972)); see also State v. Bluitt, 850 A.2d 83, 88-89 (R.I.2004) (holding that trial judges must be satisfied that an accused is making a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of counsel, having been advised of “the dangers and disadvantages of self-representa

11
United States v. Mark D. Goadgreen
ca7 · 1995 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., United States v. Goad, 44 F.3d 580, 588-89 (7th Cir.1995); United States v. Fant, 890 F.2d 408, 409-10 (11th Cir.1989); State v. Harmon, 575 N.W.2d 635, 642 (N.D.1997).

2002See, e.g., United States v. Goad, 44 F.3d 580, 588-89 (7th Cir.1995); United States v. Fant, 890 F.2d 408, 409-10 (11th Cir.1989); State v. Harmon, 575 N.W.2d 635, 642 (N.D.1997).

11
State v. Harmongreen
nd · 1998 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., United States v. Goad, 44 F.3d 580, 588-89 (7th Cir.1995); United States v. Fant, 890 F.2d 408, 409-10 (11th Cir.1989); State v. Harmon, 575 N.W.2d 635, 642 (N.D.1997).

2002See, e.g., United States v. Goad, 44 F.3d 580, 588-89 (7th Cir.1995); United States v. Fant, 890 F.2d 408, 409-10 (11th Cir.1989); State v. Harmon, 575 N.W.2d 635, 642 (N.D.1997).

11
United States v. Arnold Norman Fantgreen
ca11 · 1989 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., United States v. Goad, 44 F.3d 580, 588-89 (7th Cir.1995); United States v. Fant, 890 F.2d 408, 409-10 (11th Cir.1989); State v. Harmon, 575 N.W.2d 635, 642 (N.D.1997).

2002See, e.g., United States v. Goad, 44 F.3d 580, 588-89 (7th Cir.1995); United States v. Fant, 890 F.2d 408, 409-10 (11th Cir.1989); State v. Harmon, 575 N.W.2d 635, 642 (N.D.1997).

11
State v. Spencergreen
ri · 2001 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Spencer, 783 A.2d at 417 .

2002See Spencer, 783 A.2d at 417 .

11
Claveau v. Starkgreen
nh · 1968 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999In State v. Buxton , 643 A.2d 172 (Rd. 94) our court at page 175 cites to State v. Cook , 244 A.2d 822 at 835 (R.I. 1968) which determined that in order for a court to permit an accused to be subject to prosecution, three things must be found: first, that the defendant understands the nature of the charges brought against the defendant; second, that the defendant appreciates the purpose and object of the trial proceedings based thereon: and third, that the defendant has the mental capacity to assist reasonably and rationally his counsel in preparing and putting forth a defense to the criminal

11
State v. Burnsgreen
ri · 1981 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Wong Sun v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
Brown v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
State v. LaRosagreen
ri · 1974 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
11
State v. Espinosagreen
ri · 1971 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Hasim Munir green
· 2019
1 sentence

2020“Assessing whether or not a knowing and intelligent wavier took place requires ‘an analysis of the totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation.’” Munir, 209 A.3d at 552 (quoting Jimenez, 33 A.3d at 734 ).

12020–2020
State v. Gerrit Musterd green
ri · 2012
1 sentence

2020“We have further stated that ‘a knowing and intelligent waiver may be executed when a defendant is apprised of the Miranda warnings, comprehends such warnings, and thereafter makes a voluntary statement.’” Id. (brackets omitted) (quoting State v. Jimenez, 33 A.3d 724, 735 (R.I. 2011)).

12020–2020
Illinois v. Allen green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

2015Moreover, we echo one of the Supreme Court’s fundamental teachings on the right of self-representation that, “although [defendant] may conduct h[er] own defense ultimately to h[er] own detriment, h[er] choice must be honored out of ‘that respect for the individual which is the lifeblood of the law.’ ” Faretta, 422 U.S. at 834 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 (quoting Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337, 350-51 , 90 S.Ct. 1057 , 25 L.Ed.2d 353 (1970) (Brennan, J., concurring)).

2015Moreover, we echo one of the Supreme Court’s fundamental teachings on the right of self-representation that, “although [defendant] may conduct h[er] own defense ultimately to h[er] own detriment, h[er] choice must be honored out of ‘that respect for the individual which is the lifeblood of the law.’ ” Faretta, 422 U.S. at 834 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 (quoting Illinois v. Allen, 397 U.S. 337, 350-51 , 90 S.Ct. 1057 , 25 L.Ed.2d 353 (1970) (Brennan, J., concurring)).

12015–2015
State v. Sampson green
ri · 2011
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Faretta, 422 U.S. at 836 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 ; Sampson, 24 A.3d at 1143 ; Costa, 604 A.2d at 330 .

12015–2015
State v. Costa green
ri · 1992
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Faretta, 422 U.S. at 836 , 95 S.Ct. 2525 ; Sampson, 24 A.3d at 1143 ; Costa, 604 A.2d at 330 .

12015–2015
State v. Frazar green
ri · 2003
1 sentence

2013This Court repeatedly has held that it “shall not vacate a plea unless the record viewed in its totality discloses no facts that could have satisfied the trial justice that a factual basis existed for a defendant’s plea.” Frazar, 822 A.2d at 935 -36 (quoting Feng, 421 A.2d at 1269 ).

12013–2013
State v. Feng green
ri · 1980
1 sentence

2013This Court repeatedly has held that it “shall not vacate a plea unless the record viewed in its totality discloses no facts that could have satisfied the trial justice that a factual basis existed for a defendant’s plea.” Frazar, 822 A.2d at 935 -36 (quoting Feng, 421 A.2d at 1269 ).

12013–2013
Alabama v. Shelton green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2007The United States Supreme Court held that “absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel * * Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (quoting Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972)); see also State v. Bluitt, 850 A.2d 83, 88-89 (R.I.2004) (holding that trial judges must be satisfied that an accused is making a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of counsel, having been advised of “the dangers and disadvantages of self-representa

2007The United States Supreme Court held that “absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, no person may be imprisoned for any offense * * * unless he was represented by counsel * * Alabama v. Shelton, 535 U.S. 654, 662 , 122 S.Ct. 1764 , 152 L.Ed.2d 888 (2002) (quoting Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 U.S. 25, 37 , 92 S.Ct. 2006 , 32 L.Ed.2d 530 (1972)); see also State v. Bluitt, 850 A.2d 83, 88-89 (R.I.2004) (holding that trial judges must be satisfied that an accused is making a knowing, voluntary and intelligent waiver of counsel, having been advised of “the dangers and disadvantages of self-representa

12007–2007
Shatney v. State green
ri · 2000
1 sentence

2002The applicant also argues that the PCR hearing justice did not comply with the dictates of Shatney v. State, 755 A.2d 130 (R.I.2000) (per curiam) when the court considered his PCR application.

12002–2002
State v. Buxton green
ri · 1994
1 sentence

1999In State v. Buxton , 643 A.2d 172 (Rd. 94) our court at page 175 cites to State v. Cook , 244 A.2d 822 at 835 (R.I. 1968) which determined that in order for a court to permit an accused to be subject to prosecution, three things must be found: first, that the defendant understands the nature of the charges brought against the defendant; second, that the defendant appreciates the purpose and object of the trial proceedings based thereon: and third, that the defendant has the mental capacity to assist reasonably and rationally his counsel in preparing and putting forth a defense to the criminal

11999–1999
Edwards v. Arizona green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

1991The case of Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981), holds that after a suspect who is under interrogation requests an attorney, that interrogation must cease and interrogation may not be reinitiated by the police unless the suspect initiates the conversation and in the course thereof makes a knowing and intelligent waiver of his right to counsel.

1991The case of Edwards v. Arizona, 451 U.S. 477 , 101 S.Ct. 1880 , 68 L.Ed.2d 378 (1981), holds that after a suspect who is under interrogation requests an attorney, that interrogation must cease and interrogation may not be reinitiated by the police unless the suspect initiates the conversation and in the course thereof makes a knowing and intelligent waiver of his right to counsel.

11991–1991
Oregon v. Bradshaw green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

1991Oregon v. Bradshaw, 462 U.S. 1039 , 103 S.Ct. 2830 , 77 L.Ed.2d 405 (1983).

1991Oregon v. Bradshaw, 462 U.S. 1039 , 103 S.Ct. 2830 , 77 L.Ed.2d 405 (1983).

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

RI § R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-5-3 (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

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