15 Virgin Islands opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2025 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Virgin Islands 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Miranda v. Arizonagreen2 sentences2025See //linois v. Perkins, 496 U.S. 292, 297 (1990) (finding that the combination of custody and interrogation “may create mutually reinforcing pressures” upon a defendant to confess against his or her will); see also J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 270 (2011) (determining that Miranda warnings are only required when a defendant is interrogated while in custodial holding) 431 “Custody” has been defined by the Supreme Court as the denial of “freedom of action in any significant way.” Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 . 2003Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436 , 86 S. Ct. 1602 , 16 L.Ed. 2d 694 (1966) requires that before questioning a suspect in custody, law enforcement officials must inform the suspect of the Miranda warnings. | 1 | 5 |
Illinois v. Perkinsgreen2 sentences2025See //linois v. Perkins, 496 U.S. 292, 297 (1990) (finding that the combination of custody and interrogation “may create mutually reinforcing pressures” upon a defendant to confess against his or her will); see also J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 270 (2011) (determining that Miranda warnings are only required when a defendant is interrogated while in custodial holding) 431 “Custody” has been defined by the Supreme Court as the denial of “freedom of action in any significant way.” Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 . 2025See //linois v. Perkins, 496 U.S. 292, 297 (1990) (finding that the combination of custody and interrogation “may create mutually reinforcing pressures” upon a defendant to confess against his or her will); see also J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 270 (2011) (determining that Miranda warnings are only required when a defendant is interrogated while in custodial holding) 431 “Custody” has been defined by the Supreme Court as the denial of “freedom of action in any significant way.” Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 . | 1 | 3 |
Brown v. Illinoisgreen2 sentences2013The state Supreme Court in Brown found that there was no probable cause for Brown’s arrest, but upheld the trial court’s decision not to suppress the evidence based on the theory that “the giving of the Miranda warnings [after the unlawful arrest], in the first instance by the police officer and in the second by the assistant State’s Attorney, served to break the causal connection between the illegal arrest and the giving of the statements, and that the defendant’s act of making the statements was sufficiently an act of free will to purge the primary taint of the unlawful invasion.” Id. at 597 2013The state Supreme Court in Brown found that there was no probable cause for Brown’s arrest, but upheld the trial court’s decision not to suppress the evidence based on the theory that “the giving of the Miranda warnings [after the unlawful arrest], in the first instance by the police officer and in the second by the assistant State’s Attorney, served to break the causal connection between the illegal arrest and the giving of the statements, and that the defendant’s act of making the statements was sufficiently an act of free will to purge the primary taint of the unlawful invasion.” Id. at 597 | 1 | 3 |
Wong Sun v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2025Wong Sun, 371 U.S. 471, 488 (1963); U.S. v. Jacobs, 431 F.3d 99 108 (3d Cir. 2005). 2025Wong Sun, 371 U.S. 471, 488 (1963); U.S. v. Jacobs, 431 F.3d 99 108 (3d Cir. 2005). | 1 | 2 |
Yarborough v. Alvaradogreen1 sentence2025Determinations of custody rely upon considering the “circumstances surrounding the interrogation” and whether “given those circumstances, ... a reasonable person [would] have felt ... at liberty to terminate the interrogation and leave.” J.D.B., 564 U.S. at 270 (quoting Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 (1995)) The determination rests upon the objective test of whether a reasonable person under the circumstances of the interrogation would find those circumstances to be coercive. /d. at 275-77; see also Yarborough v. Alvarado, 541 U.S. 652, 667-69 (2004) (the objective test was devised to P | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Patanegreen2 sentences2025No. 2023-0017 Opinion of the Court Page 11 of 22 against himself at trial The Clause cannot be violated by the introduction of nontestimonial evidence obtained as a result of voluntary statements United States v. Patane, 542 U.S. 630, 636-37 (2004) 416 Put simply, courts have rejected the proposition that "the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, which, in the Fourth Amendment context, requires the exclusion of evidence or confessions obtained as a result of a constitutional violation, extends to violations of the Miranda decision.” United States v. DeSumma, 272 F.3d 176, 180 (3d Cir. 2001) ( 2025No. 2023-0017 Opinion of the Court Page 11 of 22 against himself at trial The Clause cannot be violated by the introduction of nontestimonial evidence obtained as a result of voluntary statements United States v. Patane, 542 U.S. 630, 636-37 (2004) 416 Put simply, courts have rejected the proposition that "the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, which, in the Fourth Amendment context, requires the exclusion of evidence or confessions obtained as a result of a constitutional violation, extends to violations of the Miranda decision.” United States v. DeSumma, 272 F.3d 176, 180 (3d Cir. 2001) ( | 1 | 1 |
Missouri v. Seibertgreen1 sentence2025Missouri v. Seibert, 542 U.S. 600, 611-612 (2004) However, the Supreme Court has limited the remedy for a Miranda violation to the exclusion of only the testimonial evidence obtained in violation of Miranda, and not the physical evidence derived from an unwarned but otherwise voluntary confession. | 1 | 1 |
J. D. B. v. North Carolinagreen2 sentences2025See //linois v. Perkins, 496 U.S. 292, 297 (1990) (finding that the combination of custody and interrogation “may create mutually reinforcing pressures” upon a defendant to confess against his or her will); see also J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 270 (2011) (determining that Miranda warnings are only required when a defendant is interrogated while in custodial holding) 431 “Custody” has been defined by the Supreme Court as the denial of “freedom of action in any significant way.” Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 . 2025See //linois v. Perkins, 496 U.S. 292, 297 (1990) (finding that the combination of custody and interrogation “may create mutually reinforcing pressures” upon a defendant to confess against his or her will); see also J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 564 U.S. 261, 270 (2011) (determining that Miranda warnings are only required when a defendant is interrogated while in custodial holding) 431 “Custody” has been defined by the Supreme Court as the denial of “freedom of action in any significant way.” Miranda, 384 U.S. at 467 . | 1 | 1 |
Thompson v. Keohanegreen1 sentence2025Determinations of custody rely upon considering the “circumstances surrounding the interrogation” and whether “given those circumstances, ... a reasonable person [would] have felt ... at liberty to terminate the interrogation and leave.” J.D.B., 564 U.S. at 270 (quoting Thompson v. Keohane, 516 U.S. 99, 112 (1995)) The determination rests upon the objective test of whether a reasonable person under the circumstances of the interrogation would find those circumstances to be coercive. /d. at 275-77; see also Yarborough v. Alvarado, 541 U.S. 652, 667-69 (2004) (the objective test was devised to P | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Johnson, Richardgreen2 sentences2025No. 2023-0017 Opinion of the Court Page 11 of 22 against himself at trial The Clause cannot be violated by the introduction of nontestimonial evidence obtained as a result of voluntary statements United States v. Patane, 542 U.S. 630, 636-37 (2004) 416 Put simply, courts have rejected the proposition that "the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, which, in the Fourth Amendment context, requires the exclusion of evidence or confessions obtained as a result of a constitutional violation, extends to violations of the Miranda decision.” United States v. DeSumma, 272 F.3d 176, 180 (3d Cir. 2001) ( 2025No. 2023-0017 Opinion of the Court Page 11 of 22 against himself at trial The Clause cannot be violated by the introduction of nontestimonial evidence obtained as a result of voluntary statements United States v. Patane, 542 U.S. 630, 636-37 (2004) 416 Put simply, courts have rejected the proposition that "the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, which, in the Fourth Amendment context, requires the exclusion of evidence or confessions obtained as a result of a constitutional violation, extends to violations of the Miranda decision.” United States v. DeSumma, 272 F.3d 176, 180 (3d Cir. 2001) ( | 1 | 1 |
Michigan v. Tuckergreen1 sentence2025Michigan v. Tucker, 417 U.S. 433, 451-52 (1974). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Frank Desumma, A/K/A Doc, Frank Desummagreen2 sentences2025No. 2023-0017 Opinion of the Court Page 11 of 22 against himself at trial The Clause cannot be violated by the introduction of nontestimonial evidence obtained as a result of voluntary statements United States v. Patane, 542 U.S. 630, 636-37 (2004) 416 Put simply, courts have rejected the proposition that "the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, which, in the Fourth Amendment context, requires the exclusion of evidence or confessions obtained as a result of a constitutional violation, extends to violations of the Miranda decision.” United States v. DeSumma, 272 F.3d 176, 180 (3d Cir. 2001) ( 2025No. 2023-0017 Opinion of the Court Page 11 of 22 against himself at trial The Clause cannot be violated by the introduction of nontestimonial evidence obtained as a result of voluntary statements United States v. Patane, 542 U.S. 630, 636-37 (2004) 416 Put simply, courts have rejected the proposition that "the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine, which, in the Fourth Amendment context, requires the exclusion of evidence or confessions obtained as a result of a constitutional violation, extends to violations of the Miranda decision.” United States v. DeSumma, 272 F.3d 176, 180 (3d Cir. 2001) ( | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Josette Jacobsgreen2 sentences2025Wong Sun, 371 U.S. 471, 488 (1963); U.S. v. Jacobs, 431 F.3d 99 108 (3d Cir. 2005). 2025Wong Sun, 371 U.S. 471, 488 (1963); U.S. v. Jacobs, 431 F.3d 99 108 (3d Cir. 2005). | 1 | 1 |
Stanley v. Stategreen2 sentences2015App. Feb. 17,1993) (“As a general rule, a statement made by a juvenile is admissible as evidence if the juvenile was given the Miranda warnings, these rights were understood by the juvenile, and the juvenile freely and voluntarily waived the rights before making the statement.”); See also Stanley v. State, 866 S.W.2d 306, 309-11 (Tex. Ct. App. 1993). 2015App. Feb. 17,1993) (“As a general rule, a statement made by a juvenile is admissible as evidence if the juvenile was given the Miranda warnings, these rights were understood by the juvenile, and the juvenile freely and voluntarily waived the rights before making the statement.”); See also Stanley v. State, 866 S.W.2d 306, 309-11 (Tex. Ct. App. 1993). | 1 | 1 |
Harold S. Alston v. Walter Redman, Warden Charles M. Oberly, Iii, Attorney General of the State of Delaware and the State of Delawaregreen1 sentence2013Alston v. Redman, 34 F.3d 1237, 1246-47 (3d Cir. 1994) (citing Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291, 300 , 100 S. Ct. 1682 , 64 L. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Biniongreen1 sentence2013United States v. McCoy, 200 F.3d 582 (8th Cir. 2000); United States v. Binion, 570 F.3d 1034, 1041 (8th Cir. 2009) (citing United States v. Aldaco, 477 F.3d 1008, 1016 (8th Cir. 2007)). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. David Scott Zimmermangreen1 sentence2013“When evidence is obtained as a result of an unconstitutional search, the exclusionary rule requires that the fruits of that search be excluded from evidence at trial.” Simmonds v. People, 53 V.I. 549, 561 (V.I. 2010) (citing United States v Zimmerman, 277 F.3d 426, 436 (3d Cir. 2002); Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471, 488 , 83 S. Ct. 407 , 9 L. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Samson Aldacogreen1 sentence2013United States v. McCoy, 200 F.3d 582 (8th Cir. 2000); United States v. Binion, 570 F.3d 1034, 1041 (8th Cir. 2009) (citing United States v. Aldaco, 477 F.3d 1008, 1016 (8th Cir. 2007)). | 1 | 1 |
Simmonds v. Peoplegreen1 sentence2013“When evidence is obtained as a result of an unconstitutional search, the exclusionary rule requires that the fruits of that search be excluded from evidence at trial.” Simmonds v. People, 53 V.I. 549, 561 (V.I. 2010) (citing United States v Zimmerman, 277 F.3d 426, 436 (3d Cir. 2002); Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471, 488 , 83 S. Ct. 407 , 9 L. | 1 | 1 |
Mathis v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2012See Mathis v. United States, 391 U.S. 1, 3-4 , 88 S. Ct. 1503 , 20 L. 2012See Mathis v. United States, 391 U.S. 1, 3-4 , 88 S. Ct. 1503 , 20 L. | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Monroe Butts, Cheyenne Morgan, and John Andrew Passanante. Cheyenne Morgangreen1 sentence2008See also, United States v. Butts, 704 F.2d 701, 704-705 (3d Cir. 1983) (utilizing the Brown factors in determining whether a confession was tainted as a result of an illegal arrest.). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Rebecca K. Crossley (99-4076) Starla Grubich (99-4080),defendants-Appellantsgreen1 sentence2003See also United States v. Crossley, 224 F.3d 847, 862 (6th Cir. 2000), in which no Miranda Warning was required when Defendant was interviewed at her job and was never told she could not leave. | 1 | 1 |
| Withrow v. Williamsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Luis Hernando Ramirezgreen | 1 | 1 |
| People v. Samuelgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Virgin Islands. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Rhode Island v. Innis
green
2 sentences2013Alston v. Redman, 34 F.3d 1237, 1246-47 (3d Cir. 1994) (citing Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291, 300 , 100 S. Ct. 1682 , 64 L. 2013Alston v. Redman, 34 F.3d 1237, 1246-47 (3d Cir. 1994) (citing Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291, 300 , 100 S. Ct. 1682 , 64 L. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Edwards v. Arizona
green
1 sentence2013Moreover, the requirement to administer Miranda warnings does not apply to volunteered statements to the police, id., or spontaneous statements. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Pennsylvania v. Muniz
green
2 sentences2013Pennsylvania v. Muniz, 496 U.S. 582, 600-01 , 110 S. Ct. 2638 , 110 L. 2013Pennsylvania v. Muniz, 496 U.S. 582, 600-01 , 110 S. Ct. 2638 , 110 L. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
United States v. Timothy Paul McCoy
green
1 sentence2013United States v. McCoy, 200 F.3d 582 (8th Cir. 2000); United States v. Binion, 570 F.3d 1034, 1041 (8th Cir. 2009) (citing United States v. Aldaco, 477 F.3d 1008, 1016 (8th Cir. 2007)). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Berghuis v. Thompkins
green
2 sentences2010Indeed, “a suspect who has received and understood the Miranda warnings, and has not invoked his Miranda rights, waives the right to remain silent by making an uncoerced statement to the police.” Berghuis v. Thompkins, 130 S. Ct. 2250, 2264 , 176 L. 2010Indeed, “a suspect who has received and understood the Miranda warnings, and has not invoked his Miranda rights, waives the right to remain silent by making an uncoerced statement to the police.” Berghuis v. Thompkins, 130 S. Ct. 2250, 2264 , 176 L. | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Kaupp v. Texas
green
2 sentences2008Any incentive to avoid Fourth Amendment violations would be eviscerated by making the warnings, in effect, a “cure-all,” and the constitutional guarantee against unlawful searches and seizures could be said to be reduced to a “form of words.” 10 Brown, 422 U.S. at 602 , 95 S. Ct. at 2261 see also, Kaupp v. Texas, 538 U.S. 626, 633 , 123 S. Ct. 1843, 1847 , 155 L. 2008Any incentive to avoid Fourth Amendment violations would be eviscerated by making the warnings, in effect, a “cure-all,” and the constitutional guarantee against unlawful searches and seizures could be said to be reduced to a “form of words.” 10 Brown, 422 U.S. at 602 , 95 S. Ct. at 2261 see also, Kaupp v. Texas, 538 U.S. 626, 633 , 123 S. Ct. 1843, 1847 , 155 L. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
United States v. Mesa Rith
green
1 sentence2003Likewise, in United States v. Rith, 164 F.3d 1323, 1332 , (10th Cir. 1999), the Court opined that Miranda warnings were not required, because Defendant was not threatened or subjected to physical punishment and was in comfortable surroundings of his home when he made voluntary statements. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
United States v. William Van Lewis
green
1 sentence2003United States v. Lewis, 556 F.2d 385 (6th Cir. 1977). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Stone v. Powell green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
| Oregon v. Elstad green | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Patterson v. Orangeburg Fertilizer Co. green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| California v. Byers green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| United States v. Gregorio Rosario Camacho green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| United States of America Ex Rel. William Hayward v. Robert L. Johnson, Superintendent State Correctional Institution, Graterford, Pennsylvania green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
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.
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.