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meaningful defense in Iowa

14 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Denatogreen
iowa · 1970 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Id. at 723 ; see also State v. Denato, 173 N.W.2d 576, 578 (Iowa 1970) (stating the balancing test for disclosure “ ‘depend[s] on the particular circumstances of each case, taking into consideration the crime charged, the possible defenses, the possible significance of the informer’s testimony, and other relevant factors’ ” (citation omitted) (emphasis omitted)).

2006Id. at 723 ; see also State v. Denato, 173 N.W.2d 576, 578 (Iowa 1970) (stating the balancing test for disclosure “ ‘depend[s] on the particular circumstances of each case, taking into consideration the crime charged, the possible defenses, the possible significance of the informer’s testimony, and other relevant factors’ ” (citation omitted) (emphasis omitted)).

22
State v. Nelsongreen
iowactapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1989–1993
2 sentences

1993Wigmore, Evidence § 2374, at 761-62 (1961); see Luter, 346 N.W.2d at 810 ; State v. Nelson, 395 N.W.2d 649, 652 (Iowa App.1986). *723 To be weighed against the informer’s privilege, however, is the defendant’s right to prepare and present a meaningful defense.

1989State v. Nelson, 395 N.W.2d 649, 652 (Iowa App.1986).

22
Morrissey v. Brewergreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See id. at 483 , 92 S.Ct. at 2601, 33 L.Ed.2d at 495 (“Although the parolee is often formally described as being ‘in custody,’ the argument cannot even be made here that summary treatment is necessary as it may be with respect to controlling a large group of potentially disruptive prisoners in actual custody.”).

2010See id. at 483 , 92 S.Ct. at 2601, 33 L.Ed.2d at 495 (“Although the parolee is often formally described as being ‘in custody,’ the argument cannot even be made here that summary treatment is necessary as it may be with respect to controlling a large group of potentially disruptive prisoners in actual custody.”).

11
State v. Kantarisgreen
iowa · 1979 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993State v. Byrd, 448 N.W.2d 29, 31 (Iowa 1989); State v. Kantaris, 280 N.W.2d 389, 391 (Iowa 1979).

11
State v. Byrdgreen
iowa · 1989 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993State v. Byrd, 448 N.W.2d 29, 31 (Iowa 1989); State v. Kantaris, 280 N.W.2d 389, 391 (Iowa 1979).

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State v. Lutergreen
iowa · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Wigmore, Evidence § 2374, at 761-62 (1961); see Luter, 346 N.W.2d at 810 ; State v. Nelson, 395 N.W.2d 649, 652 (Iowa App.1986). *723 To be weighed against the informer’s privilege, however, is the defendant’s right to prepare and present a meaningful defense.

11
Parrish v. Denatogreen
iowa · 1978 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984In so proceeding, the defendant judge did no more than follow our suggestion in Parrish v. Denato, 262 N.W.2d 281, 285 (Iowa 1978) that a court must consider all relevant and competent evidence submitted by the parties, as well as its own knowledge and expertise in determining reasonable attorneys fees.

1984In so proceeding, the defendant judge did no more than follow our suggestion in Parrish v. Denato, 262 N.W.2d 281, 285 (Iowa 1978) that a court must consider all relevant and competent evidence submitted by the parties, as well as its own knowledge and expertise in determining reasonable attorneys fees.

11
State v. Cupplesgreen
iowa · 1967 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See also State v. Cupples, 260 Iowa 1192, 1197 , 152 N.W.2d 277, 280 (1967).

1977See also State v. Cupples, 260 Iowa 1192, 1197 , 152 N.W.2d 277, 280 (1967).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Mickens v. Taylor green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2009Id.

2009Id.

22009–2009
State v. Robertson green
iowa · 1993
2 sentences

2006Id. at 723 ; see also State v. Denato, 173 N.W.2d 576, 578 (Iowa 1970) (stating the balancing test for disclosure “ ‘depend[s] on the particular circumstances of each case, taking into consideration the crime charged, the possible defenses, the possible significance of the informer’s testimony, and other relevant factors’ ” (citation omitted) (emphasis omitted)).

2006Id. at 723 ; see also State v. Denato, 173 N.W.2d 576, 578 (Iowa 1970) (stating the balancing test for disclosure “ ‘depend[s] on the particular circumstances of each case, taking into consideration the crime charged, the possible defenses, the possible significance of the informer’s testimony, and other relevant factors’ ” (citation omitted) (emphasis omitted)).

22006–2006
State v. Watson green
iowa · 2001
1 sentence

2023The court was diligent in asking about co-counsel DePalma’s 15 Watson held that failure to inquire into a conflict required automatic reversal. 620 N.W.2d at 237 .

12023–2023
F.K. v. Iowa District Court for Polk County green
iowa · 2001
1 sentence

2022In F.K. v. Iowa District Court for Polk County, we upheld the basic review procedures at issue here. 630 N.W.2d 801 , 809–10 (Iowa 2001).

12022–2022
State v. Rhode green
iowactapp · 1993
2 sentences

2014A competency hearing is still permissible “if a meaningful inquiry into the defendant’s competency can still be made.” State v. Rhode, 503 N.W.2d 27 , 33–34 (Iowa Ct. App. 1993).

2014In Rhodes, the determination of the defendant’s competency was not made “until some twenty months after reasonable grounds had appeared in the record for holding a competency hearing.” Id. at 32 .

12014–2014
Gary Wayne Harkins v. Donald Wyrick, Warden, Missouri State Penitentiary green
ca8 · 1977
2 sentences

1993Id.

1993Id.

11993–1993
State v. Boge green
iowa · 1977
1 sentence

1982Boge, 252 N.W.2d at 415 .

11982–1982

Where else courts name it

TX 216 (1988–2026) CA 126 (1960–2026) NY 79 (1971–2026) IL 75 (1972–2026) PA 67 (1971–2026) WA 65 (1970–2025) NM 63 (1973–2026) OH 56 (1980–2026) LA 51 (1974–2025) WI 45 (1978–2026) MO 40 (1985–2025) FL 32 (1980–2026) WV 29 (1980–2026) CT 25 (1980–2026) UT 25 (2000–2025) TN 23 (1998–2024) MA 20 (1987–2025) ID 18 (1975–2025) KY 18 (1971–2025) DC 15 (1983–2022) NC 14 (1981–2025) IA 14 (1977–2023) MT 14 (1984–2024) MD 14 (1986–2023) GA 14 (1971–2025) CO 13 (1988–2025) MI 13 (1974–2026) KS 13 (1998–2024) MS 13 (1990–2023) WY 12 (1976–2020) AZ 11 (1982–2025) OK 11 (1976–2017) AK 10 (1981–2024) MN 10 (1987–2016) SC 10 (1992–2025) NJ 10 (1980–2021) AL 9 (1980–2025) HI 8 (1973–2023) IN 8 (1975–2019) ND 8 (1974–2014) OR 7 (1974–2010) AR 7 (1979–2021) RI 6 (1972–2018) NE 6 (1994–2025) NV 5 (1975–2022) DE 4 (1986–2024) SD 4 (1987–1995) VT 3 (2008–2025) NH 2 (2002–2010) VA 2 (2025–2025) VI 2 (2013–2015) ME 2 (2002–2019)

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