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Sixth Amendment violation in South Dakota

15 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 1969–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Crowe v. Stategreen
sd · 1972 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1988–1994
2 sentences

1994However, the legal counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment requires defense counsel to “investigate and consider possible defenses” and “other procedures” and to “exercise his good faith judgment thereon.” Crowe v. State, 86 S.D. 264, 271 , 194 N.W.2d 234, 238 (1972).

1994However, the legal counsel guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment requires defense counsel to “investigate and consider possible defenses” and “other procedures” and to “exercise his good faith judgment thereon.” Crowe v. State, 86 S.D. 264, 271 , 194 N.W.2d 234, 238 (1972).

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Doggett v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1994–2026
2 sentences

1994“While such presumptive prejudice cannot alone carry a Sixth Amendment claim without regard to the other Barker criteria ... it is part of the mix of relevant facts, and its importance increases with the length of delay.” Doggett v. United States, — U.S. -, -, 112 S.Ct. 2686, 2693 , 120 L.Ed.2d 520, 531 (1992) (citation omitted).

1994“While such presumptive prejudice cannot alone carry a Sixth Amendment claim without regard to the other Barker criteria ... it is part of the mix of relevant facts, and its importance increases with the length of delay.” Doggett v. United States, — U.S. -, -, 112 S.Ct. 2686, 2693 , 120 L.Ed.2d 520, 531 (1992) (citation omitted).

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State v. Kihegagreen
sd · 2017 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019"This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness'[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness'[s] testimony." Id. (quoting State v. Carothers , 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610 , 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that "the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of no

2019“This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness’[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness’[s] testimony.” Id. (quoting State v. Carothers, 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610, 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that “the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of non-

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United States v. Donville Jamesgreen
ca7 · 2007 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019"This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness'[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness'[s] testimony." Id. (quoting State v. Carothers , 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610 , 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that "the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of no

2019“This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness’[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness’[s] testimony.” Id. (quoting State v. Carothers, 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610, 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that “the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of non-

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State v. Steffesgreen
nd · 1993 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Id. (quoting State v. Steffes, 500 N.W.2d 608, 613 (N.D. 1993)). [¶66.] Regarding bad faith, the circuit court found that “the defense cannot show that the Spearfish Police Department, the State’s Attorney’s Office, or the Rapid City Police Department engaged in any bad faith.” Rogers claims that this finding is erroneous in light of the circuit court’s ruling on a pretrial motion to suppress where it found that law enforcement intentionally and knowingly violated Rogers’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel by arranging for a jail visit between Derrek and Rogers, who was represented by counsel,

2025Id. (quoting State v. Steffes, 500 N.W.2d 608, 613 (N.D. 1993)). [¶66.] Regarding bad faith, the circuit court found that “the defense cannot show that the Spearfish Police Department, the State’s Attorney’s Office, or the Rapid City Police Department engaged in any bad faith.” Rogers claims that this finding is erroneous in light of the circuit court’s ruling on a pretrial motion to suppress where it found that law enforcement intentionally and knowingly violated Rogers’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel by arranging for a jail visit between Derrek and Rogers, who was represented by counsel,

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State v. Fraziergreen
sd · 2001 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See State v. Herrmann, 2004 SD 53, ¶ 23 , 679 N.W.2d 503, 510 (finding that any Sixth Amendment violation was harmless error); State v. Frazier, 2001 SD 19, ¶¶ 27-33 , 622 N.W.2d 246, 257-259 (finding that confrontation error in the admission of hearsay was not harmless). [¶ 19.] “The harmless error doctrine preserves the essential purpose of criminal trials: to decide a defendant’s guilt or innocence.

2007See State v. Herrmann, 2004 SD 53, ¶ 23 , 679 N.W.2d 503, 510 (finding that any Sixth Amendment violation was harmless error); State v. Frazier, 2001 SD 19, ¶¶ 27-33 , 622 N.W.2d 246, 257-259 (finding that confrontation error in the admission of hearsay was not harmless). [¶ 19.] “The harmless error doctrine preserves the essential purpose of criminal trials: to decide a defendant’s guilt or innocence.

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State v. Herrmanngreen
sd · 2004 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See State v. Herrmann, 2004 SD 53, ¶ 23 , 679 N.W.2d 503, 510 (finding that any Sixth Amendment violation was harmless error); State v. Frazier, 2001 SD 19, ¶¶ 27-33 , 622 N.W.2d 246, 257-259 (finding that confrontation error in the admission of hearsay was not harmless). [¶ 19.] “The harmless error doctrine preserves the essential purpose of criminal trials: to decide a defendant’s guilt or innocence.

2007See State v. Herrmann, 2004 SD 53, ¶ 23 , 679 N.W.2d 503, 510 (finding that any Sixth Amendment violation was harmless error); State v. Frazier, 2001 SD 19, ¶¶ 27-33 , 622 N.W.2d 246, 257-259 (finding that confrontation error in the admission of hearsay was not harmless). [¶ 19.] “The harmless error doctrine preserves the essential purpose of criminal trials: to decide a defendant’s guilt or innocence.

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Delaware v. Van Arsdallgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The rule ‘promotes public respect for the criminal process by focusing on the underlying fairness of the trial rather than on the virtually inevitable presence of immaterial error.’ ” Frazier, 2001 SD 19, ¶ 30 , 622 N.W.2d at 258 (quoting Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 681 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 684-685 (1986)).

2007The rule ‘promotes public respect for the criminal process by focusing on the underlying fairness of the trial rather than on the virtually inevitable presence of immaterial error.’ ” Frazier, 2001 SD 19, ¶ 30 , 622 N.W.2d at 258 (quoting Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 681 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 684-685 (1986)).

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Matter of Chamleygreen
sd · 1984 · cited in 1 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See, In re Chamley, 349 N.W.2d 56 (S.D.1984) (at one point, Chamley tore up his state bar license and mailed pieces to various individuals, including the Chief Justice of this Court). 28 [II75.] In addition, Chamley has played the other side of this Sixth Amendment issue ■with the Court before.

1997See, In re Chamley, 349 N.W.2d 56 (S.D.1984) (at one point, Chamley tore up his state bar license and mailed pieces to various individuals, including the *626 Chief Justice of this Court). [28] [¶ 75.] In addition, Chamley has played the other side of this Sixth Amendment issue with the Court before.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Carothers green
sd · 2006
2 sentences

2019"This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness'[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness'[s] testimony." Id. (quoting State v. Carothers , 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610 , 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that "the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of no

2019“This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness’[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness’[s] testimony.” Id. (quoting State v. Carothers, 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610, 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that “the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of non-

22019–2019
State v. Johnson green
sd · 2009
2 sentences

2019“We have also noted that when this kind of out-of-court statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted, ‘the Confrontation Clause is satisfied if the defendant had the opportunity to cross-examine the person repeating the out-of-court statement.’” Id. (quoting State v. Johnson, 2009 S.D. 67, ¶ 23 , 771 N.W.2d 360, 369 ). [¶15.] We need not address Podzimek’s assertion that the statements admitted by the circuit court were testimonial hearsay which violated Podzimek’s Confrontation Clause rights.

2019“We have also noted that when this kind of out-of-court statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted, ‘the Confrontation Clause is satisfied if the defendant had the opportunity to cross-examine the person repeating the out-of-court statement.’” Id. (quoting State v. Johnson, 2009 S.D. 67, ¶ 23 , 771 N.W.2d 360, 369 ). [¶15.] We need not address Podzimek’s assertion that the statements admitted by the circuit court were testimonial hearsay which violated Podzimek’s Confrontation Clause rights.

22019–2019
State v. Spaniol green
sd · 2017
2 sentences

2019"This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness'[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness'[s] testimony." Id. (quoting State v. Carothers , 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610 , 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that "the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of no

2019“This right is generally satisfied when the defense is given a full and fair opportunity to probe and expose a witness’[s] infirmities through cross-examination, thereby calling to the attention of the factfinder the reasons for giving scant weight to the witness’[s] testimony.” Id. (quoting State v. Carothers, 2006 S.D. 100 , ¶ 16, 724 N.W.2d 610, 617 ). [¶14.] This Court has stated, however, that “the Sixth Amendment does not bar out-of-court statements when the statement is not offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted; thus, the Sixth Amendment poses no bar to the admission of non-

22019–2019
State v. Jones green
sd · 1994
2 sentences

2026Jones, 521 N.W.2d at 668 (quoting Doggett, 505 U.S. at 656 ).

2026Jones, 521 N.W.2d at 668 (quoting Doggett, 505 U.S. at 656 ).

12026–2026
State v. Bousum green
sd · 2003
2 sentences

2025Id. (quoting State v. Steffes, 500 N.W.2d 608, 613 (N.D. 1993)). [¶66.] Regarding bad faith, the circuit court found that “the defense cannot show that the Spearfish Police Department, the State’s Attorney’s Office, or the Rapid City Police Department engaged in any bad faith.” Rogers claims that this finding is erroneous in light of the circuit court’s ruling on a pretrial motion to suppress where it found that law enforcement intentionally and knowingly violated Rogers’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel by arranging for a jail visit between Derrek and Rogers, who was represented by counsel,

2025Id. (quoting State v. Steffes, 500 N.W.2d 608, 613 (N.D. 1993)). [¶66.] Regarding bad faith, the circuit court found that “the defense cannot show that the Spearfish Police Department, the State’s Attorney’s Office, or the Rapid City Police Department engaged in any bad faith.” Rogers claims that this finding is erroneous in light of the circuit court’s ruling on a pretrial motion to suppress where it found that law enforcement intentionally and knowingly violated Rogers’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel by arranging for a jail visit between Derrek and Rogers, who was represented by counsel,

12025–2025
State v. Podzimek green
sd · 2019
1 sentence

2020Therefore, when viewed against the cumulative nature of other evidence in this case, we “may confidently say, on the whole record” that even if the court erred by admitting the transcript of Agnes’s testimony, Rodriguez’s alleged Sixth Amendment violation was “harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” See Podzimek, 2019 S.D. 43, ¶ 15 , 932 N.W.2d at 146 .

12020–2020
State v. Podzimek green
sd · 2019
1 sentence

2020Therefore, when viewed against the cumulative nature of other evidence in this case, we “may confidently say, on the whole record” that even if the court erred by admitting the transcript of Agnes’s testimony, Rodriguez’s alleged Sixth Amendment violation was “harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” See Podzimek, 2019 S.D. 43, ¶ 15 , 932 N.W.2d at 146 .

12020–2020
State v. Chamley green
sd · 1981
2 sentences

1997In State v. Chamley, 310 N.W.2d 153 (S.D.1981), Chamley was charged with a misdemeanor assault, and the trial court granted Chamley’s request to represent himself.

1997In State v. Chamley, 310 N.W.2d 153 (S.D.1981), Chamley was charged with a misdemeanor assault, and the trial court granted Chamley's request to represent himself.

11997–1997
United States v. Dominic Lasonto Warren green
ca8 · 1994
1 sentence

1996Warren, 16 F.3d at 252 (citing Garcia, 991 F.2d at 492 , which examined Iowa’s jury-selection process).

11996–1996
United States v. Carlos Javier Garcia green
ca8 · 1993
1 sentence

1996Warren, 16 F.3d at 252 (citing Garcia, 991 F.2d at 492 , which examined Iowa’s jury-selection process).

11996–1996
Faretta v. California green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1992Thus, we require a more searching or formal inquiry before ■permitting an accused to waive his right to counsel at trial than we require for a Sixth Amendment waiver during post-indictment questioning — not because post-indictment questioning is “less important” than a trial (the analysis that petitioner’s “hierarchical” approach would sug gest) — but because the full “dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, ” Faretta, supra, 422 U.S. at 835 , 95 S.Ct., at 2541 , during questioning are less substantial and more obvious to an accused than they are at trial.

1992Thus, we require a more searching or formal inquiry before ■permitting an accused to waive his right to counsel at trial than we require for a Sixth Amendment waiver during post-indictment questioning — not because post-indictment questioning is “less important” than a trial (the analysis that petitioner’s “hierarchical” approach would sug gest) — but because the full “dangers and disadvantages of self-representation, ” Faretta, supra, 422 U.S. at 835 , 95 S.Ct., at 2541 , during questioning are less substantial and more obvious to an accused than they are at trial.

11992–1992
Maine v. Moulton green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1987Id., 474 U.S. at - - -, 106 S.Ct. at 487 -488 n. 12, 88 L.Ed.2d at 496 n. 12, citing United States v. Henry, 447 U.S. 264 , 100 S.Ct. 2183 , 65 L.Ed.2d 115 (1980).

1987Id., 474 U.S. at - - -, 106 S.Ct. at 487 -488 n. 12, 88 L.Ed.2d at 496 n. 12, citing United States v. Henry, 447 U.S. 264 , 100 S.Ct. 2183 , 65 L.Ed.2d 115 (1980).

11987–1987
United States v. Henry green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1987Id., 474 U.S. at - - -, 106 S.Ct. at 487 -488 n. 12, 88 L.Ed.2d at 496 n. 12, citing United States v. Henry, 447 U.S. 264 , 100 S.Ct. 2183 , 65 L.Ed.2d 115 (1980).

1987Id., 474 U.S. at - - -, 106 S.Ct. at 487 -488 n. 12, 88 L.Ed.2d at 496 n. 12, citing United States v. Henry, 447 U.S. 264 , 100 S.Ct. 2183 , 65 L.Ed.2d 115 (1980).

11987–1987
United States v. Garland Jeffers green
ca7 · 1975
2 sentences

1978United States v. Jeffers, 520 F.2d 1256 (7th Cir. 1975), cert. denied 423 U.S. 1066 , 96 S.Ct. 805 , 46 L.Ed.2d 656 .

1978United States v. Jeffers, 520 F.2d 1256 (7th Cir. 1975), cert. denied 423 U.S. 1066 , 96 S.Ct. 805 , 46 L.Ed.2d 656 .

11978–1978
Clark v. Hilliard green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1978United States v. Jeffers, 520 F.2d 1256 (7th Cir. 1975), cert. denied 423 U.S. 1066 , 96 S.Ct. 805 , 46 L.Ed.2d 656 .

1978United States v. Jeffers, 520 F.2d 1256 (7th Cir. 1975), cert. denied 423 U.S. 1066 , 96 S.Ct. 805 , 46 L.Ed.2d 656 .

11978–1978
Schmerber v. California green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1969Schmerber v. California, 1966, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 .

1969Schmerber v. California, 1966, 384 U.S. 757 , 86 S.Ct. 1826 , 16 L.Ed.2d 908 .

11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SD § S.D. Codified Laws § 19-14-12 (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

CA 476 (1968–2026) TX 433 (1980–2026) OH 199 (1977–2026) WA 155 (1975–2026) PA 149 (1971–2026) MI 147 (1976–2025) GA 138 (1979–2026) TN 131 (1981–2026) IL 115 (1975–2026) IN 108 (1978–2026) AZ 99 (1971–2026) DC 98 (1978–2026) FL 89 (1982–2026) IA 76 (1980–2025) NJ 71 (1977–2025) MD 65 (1971–2026) NC 65 (1980–2025) DE 64 (1976–2026) OR 61 (1974–2026) AL 59 (1981–2024) CO 51 (1981–2025) WI 51 (1980–2025) VA 51 (1983–2026) CT 49 (1982–2026) MA 46 (1974–2025) MO 46 (1973–2025) KS 45 (1990–2026) NY 44 (1972–2026) MS 44 (1982–2020) LA 38 (1983–2025) MN 36 (1984–2026) NM 36 (1982–2025) UT 36 (1983–2026) OK 29 (1977–2022) ID 29 (1979–2026) KY 24 (1972–2026) ME 22 (1973–2023) MT 20 (1975–2026) WV 18 (1981–2024) RI 18 (1979–2018) NE 18 (1982–2022) SD 15 (1969–2026) HI 15 (1981–2024) NV 14 (1982–2023) AR 13 (1988–2026) WY 13 (1983–2025) SC 12 (1975–2019) AK 10 (1979–2024) ND 10 (2003–2021) VT 10 (1979–2024) VI 7 (2002–2026) GU 4 (1978–2025) NH 2 (1991–2012)

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