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Jackson defense in District of Columbia

14 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1987–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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 (16)

CaseFollowedCited
Lesly Cohen v. United Statesgreen
ca9 · 1967 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See also United States v. Allison, 414 F.2d 407, 410 (9th Cir.1969) (allegations must be “sufficiently definite, specific, detailed, and noncon-jectural, to enable the court to conclude that a substantial claim [was] ... presented") (citing Cohen v. United States, 378 F.2d 751, 761 (9th Cir.1967), a Fourth Amendment case), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 968 , 90 S.Ct. 449 , 24 L.Ed.2d 433 (1969). .The majority recognizes that the Jackson rule alters, at least to some extent, the usual burden of proof in identification cases.

1987See also United States v. Allison, 414 F.2d 407, 410 (9th Cir.1969) (allegations must be “sufficiently definite, specific, detailed, and noncon-jectural, to enable the court to conclude that a substantial claim [was] ... presented") (citing Cohen v. United States, 378 F.2d 751, 761 (9th Cir.1967), a Fourth Amendment case), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 968 , 90 S.Ct. 449 , 24 L.Ed.2d 433 (1969). .The majority recognizes that the Jackson rule alters, at least to some extent, the usual burden of proof in identification cases.

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United States v. A. D. Allisongreen
ca9 · 1969 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See also United States v. Allison, 414 F.2d 407, 410 (9th Cir.1969) (allegations must be “sufficiently definite, specific, detailed, and noncon-jectural, to enable the court to conclude that a substantial claim [was] ... presented") (citing Cohen v. United States, 378 F.2d 751, 761 (9th Cir.1967), a Fourth Amendment case), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 968 , 90 S.Ct. 449 , 24 L.Ed.2d 433 (1969). .The majority recognizes that the Jackson rule alters, at least to some extent, the usual burden of proof in identification cases.

1987See also United States v. Allison, 414 F.2d 407, 410 (9th Cir.1969) (allegations must be “sufficiently definite, specific, detailed, and noncon-jectural, to enable the court to conclude that a substantial claim [was] ... presented") (citing Cohen v. United States, 378 F.2d 751, 761 (9th Cir.1967), a Fourth Amendment case), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 968 , 90 S.Ct. 449 , 24 L.Ed.2d 433 (1969). .The majority recognizes that the Jackson rule alters, at least to some extent, the usual burden of proof in identification cases.

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Pepitone v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1969 · cited in 2 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See also United States v. Allison, 414 F.2d 407, 410 (9th Cir.1969) (allegations must be “sufficiently definite, specific, detailed, and noncon-jectural, to enable the court to conclude that a substantial claim [was] ... presented") (citing Cohen v. United States, 378 F.2d 751, 761 (9th Cir.1967), a Fourth Amendment case), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 968 , 90 S.Ct. 449 , 24 L.Ed.2d 433 (1969). .The majority recognizes that the Jackson rule alters, at least to some extent, the usual burden of proof in identification cases.

1987See also United States v. Allison, 414 F.2d 407, 410 (9th Cir.1969) (allegations must be “sufficiently definite, specific, detailed, and noncon-jectural, to enable the court to conclude that a substantial claim [was] ... presented") (citing Cohen v. United States, 378 F.2d 751, 761 (9th Cir.1967), a Fourth Amendment case), cert. denied, 396 U.S. 968 , 90 S.Ct. 449 , 24 L.Ed.2d 433 (1969). .The majority recognizes that the Jackson rule alters, at least to some extent, the usual burden of proof in identification cases.

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Long v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2017 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026A motion to withdraw a guilty plea prior to sentencing may be granted if “justice demands withdrawal under the circumstances of the case.” Long v. United States, 169 A.3d 369, 374 (D.C. 2017) (quoting Maske v. United States, 785 A.2d 687, 693 (D.C. 2001)).

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Maske v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2001 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026A motion to withdraw a guilty plea prior to sentencing may be granted if “justice demands withdrawal under the circumstances of the case.” Long v. United States, 169 A.3d 369, 374 (D.C. 2017) (quoting Maske v. United States, 785 A.2d 687, 693 (D.C. 2001)).

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LAMONT L. BUSKEY and KEITH A. SIMMS v. UNITED STATESgreen
· 2016 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024To the contrary, the trial judge instructed: “Although it is mandatory that you consider these legal rules where I have told you to, it is up to you to decide what facts to find, and to decide whether the government has proved guilt of any charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” When we read the supplemental instruction on aiding and abetting as a whole, as we must, Buskey v. United States, 148 A.3d 1193, 1205 (D.C. 2016); (Gregory L.) Jackson v. United States, 653 A.2d 843, 847 (D.C. 1995)), we conclude that the supplemental instruction was not erroneous.27 IV.

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Jackson v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1995 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024To the contrary, the trial judge instructed: “Although it is mandatory that you consider these legal rules where I have told you to, it is up to you to decide what facts to find, and to decide whether the government has proved guilt of any charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.” When we read the supplemental instruction on aiding and abetting as a whole, as we must, Buskey v. United States, 148 A.3d 1193, 1205 (D.C. 2016); (Gregory L.) Jackson v. United States, 653 A.2d 843, 847 (D.C. 1995)), we conclude that the supplemental instruction was not erroneous.27 IV.

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District of Columbia v. Wical Ltd. Partnershipgreen
dc · 1993 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019P’ship, 630 A.2d 174, 182 (D.C. 1993) (quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Swann v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1994 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Although Mr. Jackson's defense theory was primarily one of "imperfect self-defense,” Swann v. United States, 648 A.2d 928, 930-32 (D.C.1994), he also argued full self-defense.

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Simmons v. Stategreen
md · 1988 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Simmons v. State, 313 Md. 33 , 542 A.2d 1258, 1259 (1988) (holding, in a state without the diminished capacity defense, that it was error for a trial court to exclude as a matter of law expert testimony from a psychiatrist "that her examination of Simmons revealed that he did in fact have such a subjective belief”); but see Bishop v. United States, 107 F.2d 297 ; 301-03 (D.C.Cir.1939) (rejecting defendant’s argument that intoxication defense could be used to establish the mitigating circumstance of adequate provocation because the "heat of passion” standard assumes an "ordinary man,” meani

2013See Simmons v. State, 313 Md. 33 , 542 A.2d 1258, 1259 (1988) (holding, in a state without the diminished capacity defense, that it was error for a trial court to exclude as a matter of law expert testimony from a psychiatrist "that her examination of Simmons revealed that he did in fact have such a subjective belief”); but see Bishop v. United States, 107 F.2d 297 ; 301-03 (D.C.Cir.1939) (rejecting defendant’s argument that intoxication defense could be used to establish the mitigating circumstance of adequate provocation because the "heat of passion” standard assumes an "ordinary man,” meani

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Smith v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1996 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013Because Mr. Jackson’s defense was at bottom one of diminished capacity, we need not generally decide whether a defendant ever could present expert testimony supporting a claim of mitigation- — or justification, for that matter, see Smith, 686 A.2d at 549 (deciding on other grounds a claim involving a defendant’s argument that he should have been able to present an expert "explaining] to the jury why his perception of a continuing threat was not unreasonable”)— especially on the subjective standard for imperfect self-defense.

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Jackson v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2001 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Jackson, supra, 768 A.2d at 590 (exclusion of testimony was error "because Jackson's defense was that his wrongful arrest stemmed from the officers' neglect ... of their duty to gather available fingerprint evidence"). "[T]he relevance of [fingerprint expert] testimony to that defense [i]s heightened" once the government has presented evidence on the futility of gathering fingerprint evidence.

2011Jackson, supra, 768 A.2d at 590 (exclusion of testimony was error "because Jackson's defense was that his wrongful arrest stemmed from the officers' neglect ... of their duty to gather available fingerprint evidence"). "[T]he relevance of [fingerprint expert] testimony to that defense [i]s heightened" once the government has presented evidence on the futility of gathering fingerprint evidence.

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Jackson v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1974 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Jackson, 329 A.2d at 788 . [T]rial courts should [not], in all cases, reject an offer of a co-defendant witness to provide exculpatory testimony conditioned on a separate trial prior to that of the movant.

2005See Jackson, 329 A.2d at 788 . [Tjrial courts should [not], in all cases, reject an offer of a co-defendant witness to provide exculpatory testimony conditioned on a separate trial prior to that of the movant.

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Carle v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1998 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Assuming that the proffered testimony had some relevance, the government nevertheless argues that the trial judge enjoys discretion in ruling on a request for expert services at public expense, see Carle v. United States, 705 A.2d 682, 686 (D.C.1998); Berry v. United States, 528 A.2d 1209, 1210 (D.C.1987), and that, as in United States v. Manning, 79 F.3d 212 (1st Cir.1996), the judge could fairly conclude here that how thoroughly the police *588 conducted the investigation — specifically, not trying to obtain fingerprint corroboration — was only marginally helpful to Jackson’s defense that he

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Berry v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1987 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Assuming that the proffered testimony had some relevance, the government nevertheless argues that the trial judge enjoys discretion in ruling on a request for expert services at public expense, see Carle v. United States, 705 A.2d 682, 686 (D.C.1998); Berry v. United States, 528 A.2d 1209, 1210 (D.C.1987), and that, as in United States v. Manning, 79 F.3d 212 (1st Cir.1996), the judge could fairly conclude here that how thoroughly the police *588 conducted the investigation — specifically, not trying to obtain fingerprint corroboration — was only marginally helpful to Jackson’s defense that he

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United States v. Glenwood M. Fordgreen
cadc · 1989 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See United States v. Ford, 276 U.S.App.D.C. 315, 317 , 870 F.2d 729, 732 (1989) (after threshold showing, trial court must examine "the significance of the testimony in relation to the defendant's theory of the case").

1991See United States v. Ford, 276 U.S.App.D.C. 315, 317 , 870 F.2d 729, 732 (1989) (after threshold showing, trial court must examine "the significance of the testimony in relation to the defendant's theory of the case").

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Bishop v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1939 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Simmons v. State, 313 Md. 33 , 542 A.2d 1258, 1259 (1988) (holding, in a state without the diminished capacity defense, that it was error for a trial court to exclude as a matter of law expert testimony from a psychiatrist "that her examination of Simmons revealed that he did in fact have such a subjective belief”); but see Bishop v. United States, 107 F.2d 297 ; 301-03 (D.C.Cir.1939) (rejecting defendant’s argument that intoxication defense could be used to establish the mitigating circumstance of adequate provocation because the "heat of passion” standard assumes an "ordinary man,” meani

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
King v. United States green
dc · 1988
2 sentences

2005Where application of the first and second Jackson factors indicates that a defendant has vigilantly moved for severance in order to secure a co-defendant's genuinely exculpatory testimony, the consequential request to sequence the trials to safeguard the Fifth Amendment privilege of the witness is likely to be the norm and should not, on its own, automatically lead to denial of the severance motion on the ground that the co-defendant is not reasonably "likely to testify." King, 550 A.2d at 352 .

2005Where application of the first and second Jackson factors indicates that a defendant has vigilantly moved for severance in order to secure a co-defendant’s genuinely exculpatory testimony, the consequential request to sequence the trials to safeguard the Fifth Amendment privilege of the witness is likely to be the norm and should not, on its own, automatically lead to denial of the severance motion on the ground that the co-defendant is not reasonably “likely to testify.” King, 550 A.2d at 352 .

21991–2005
Kansas v. Crane green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2020Cf. Crane, 534 U.S. at 411–12 (agreeing that Hendricks set forth no requirement of total or complete lack of control; it is enough if the commitment statute requires a “‘mental abnormality’ or ‘personality disorder’ that makes it ‘difficult, if not impossible, for the dangerous person to (continued…) 45 finding and the parties’ advocacy, to determine whether the court should proceed to the long-delayed Jackson hearing.

12020–2020
Griffin v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

2019Even if CSOSA’s decision was influenced by that information and request, Griffin deemed it “reasonable to permit information provided by a police officer . . . to support a probationer search,” 50 and it is well-settled that probation officers are permitted to collaborate with the police “as long as the probation officers are pursuing legitimate probation-related objectives” in doing 50 483 U.S. at 879-80 . 34 so.51 Here, while the police request was evidently what led CSOSA to consider placing Mr. Jackson on GPS monitoring, the record shows that CSOSA did so only after determining that he met

12019–2019
McDonald v. City of Chicago green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2013After the Supreme Court’s decisions in Heller and McDonald v. City of Chicago, — U.S. -, 130 S.Ct. 3020 , 177 L.Ed.2d 894 (2010), it is clear that the right to keep and bear arms extends to a person who possesses and carries a handgun in his or her home for self-defense.

2013After the Supreme Court’s decisions in Heller and McDonald v. City of Chicago, — U.S. -, 130 S.Ct. 3020 , 177 L.Ed.2d 894 (2010), it is clear that the right to keep and bear arms extends to a person who possesses and carries a handgun in his or her home for self-defense.

12013–2013
Michigan v. Long green
scotus · 1983
2 sentences

2012Thus, as Mr. Jackson was not under arrest when he was in the back of the cruiser, and as there was “a very distinct possibility that [he] would return to the car after the investigatory stop and regain access to the weapon,” police had the right under Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), to conduct what amounted to a “pat down of the passenger compartment or those places where a suspect may gain immediate control of weapons.” The court also found that removing the horn was not outside the scope of such a search for weapons as “it’s about as reachable proxi

2012Thus, as Mr. Jackson was not under arrest when he was in the back of the cruiser, and as there was “a very distinct possibility that [he] would return to the car after the investigatory stop and regain access to the weapon,” police had the right under Michigan v. Long, 463 U.S. 1032 , 103 S.Ct. 3469 , 77 L.Ed.2d 1201 (1983), to conduct what amounted to a “pat down of the passenger compartment or those places where a suspect may gain immediate control of weapons.” The court also found that removing the horn was not outside the scope of such a search for weapons as “it’s about as reachable proxi

12012–2012
Martin v. United States green
dc · 1991
2 sentences

2005Martin, 606 A.2d at 127 .

2005Martin, 606 A.2d at 127 .

12005–2005
Lumpkin v. United States green
dc · 1991
2 sentences

2005Although this court has not specifically addressed the issue, our case law signals a general assent to the notion that a trial court may take into account the conditional nature of the offer to testify against granting a motion for severance. 14 In Lumpkin , the court determined that a trial judge is not obligated to assume a movant’s burden to establish the “nature and effect” of a co-defendant’s purported exculpatory testimony by conducting a Jackson inquiry sua sponte. 586 A.2d at 707-708 .

2005Although this court has not specifically addressed the issue, our case law signals a general assent to the notion that a trial court may take into account the conditional nature of the offer to testify against granting a motion for severance. 14 In Lumpkin , the court determined that a trial judge is not obligated to assume a movant’s burden to establish the “nature and effect” of a co-defendant’s purported exculpatory testimony by conducting a Jackson inquiry sua sponte. 586 A.2d at 707-708 .

12005–2005
United States v. Manning green
ca1 · 1996
2 sentences

2001Assuming that the proffered testimony had some relevance, the government nevertheless argues that the trial judge enjoys discretion in ruling on a request for expert services at public expense, see Carle v. United States, 705 A.2d 682, 686 (D.C.1998); Berry v. United States, 528 A.2d 1209, 1210 (D.C.1987), and that, as in United States v. Manning, 79 F.3d 212 (1st Cir.1996), the judge could fairly conclude here that how thoroughly the police *588 conducted the investigation — specifically, not trying to obtain fingerprint corroboration — was only marginally helpful to Jackson’s defense that he

2001Assuming that the proffered testimony had some relevance, the government nevertheless argues that the trial judge enjoys discretion in ruling on a request for expert services at public expense, see Carle v. United States, 705 A.2d 682, 686 (D.C.1998); Berry v. United States, 528 A.2d 1209, 1210 (D.C.1987), and that, as in United States v. Manning, 79 F.3d 212 (1st Cir.1996), the judge could fairly conclude here that how thoroughly the police *588 conducted the investigation — specifically, not trying to obtain fingerprint corroboration — was only marginally helpful to Jackson’s defense that he

12001–2001
United States v. David Durant green
ca2 · 1976
1 sentence

2001Admissibility of Lockhart’s testimony should not have turned on whether the government itself introduced fingerprint evidence, see Durant, supra, because Jackson’s defense was that his wrongful arrest stemmed from the officers’ neglect, at least, of their duty to gather available fingerprint evidence.

12001–2001
Ake v. Oklahoma green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2001Ake v. Oklahoma, 470 U.S. at 83 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 .

2001Ake v. Oklahoma, 470 U.S. at 83 , 105 S.Ct. 1087 .

12001–2001
Glenwood Cemetery v. District of Columbia Zoning Commission green
dc · 1982
1 sentence

1988The Superior Court Agency Review rule, iike our own rule in Glen-wood, “makes it clear that it is notice to the parties that triggers the time period for filing a petition for review_” Id. at 242 .

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

DC § D.C. Code § 23-104 (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

TX 1685 (1973–2026) LA 1196 (1972–2026) IL 146 (1969–2026) GA 81 (1971–2026) CA 63 (1969–2026) FL 48 (1974–2025) OH 43 (1989–2026) WA 34 (1980–2025) AL 34 (1987–2025) MS 27 (1977–2024) PA 23 (1992–2026) VA 22 (1976–2024) NY 18 (1909–2025) WI 18 (1999–2026) DE 16 (1994–2024) IN 14 (2008–2023) DC 14 (1987–2026) MD 13 (1957–2022) MO 13 (1980–2024) AR 12 (1948–2020) TN 11 (1996–2020) MI 11 (1976–2021) NV 10 (1968–2018) MA 10 (1984–2026) IA 9 (2014–2026) OK 8 (1987–2016) ID 8 (1990–2022) AZ 8 (1965–2019) MT 7 (1981–2018) MN 7 (1980–2024) KS 6 (1997–2024) AK 5 (1982–2016) KY 5 (2005–2023) CO 4 (1998–2025) WY 4 (1988–2023) SC 4 (2012–2025) WV 4 (1992–2023) NE 4 (1998–2026) CT 4 (1983–2022) NJ 3 (1977–2021) ME 3 (1968–1997) HI 3 (1984–2001) NM 3 (1989–2003) OR 3 (1994–2010) UT 2 (2003–2003)

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