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consent to search exception in New Jersey

14 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 2014–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey 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
State v. James Legette076124)green
nj · 2017 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021State v. Legette, 227 N.J. 460, 472 (2017).

2020State v. Legette, 227 N.J. 460, 472 (2017).

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State v. Michael Lamb (071262)green
nj · 2014 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2020
2 sentences

2020State v. Lamb , 218 N.J. 300, 315 (2014) (making clear that both A-4795-17T3 16 "[f]ederal and New Jersey courts recognize the consent to search exception to the warrant requirement") (citations omitted).

2017"Federal and New Jersey courts recognize the consent to search exception to the warrant requirement." State v. Lamb, 218 N.J. 300, 315 (2014).

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United States v. Albert John Thame, Jr.green
ca3 · 1988 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Id. at 131-32 (noting that "exercising a constitutional right is not admissible as evidence of guilt"); see also Thame , 846 F.2d at 206-07 (finding "little, if any, valid distinction between the privilege against self-incrimination and the privilege against unreasonable searches and seizures which is relevant to the propriety of the prosecutor's argument" that defendant's refusal to consent to a full search was evidence of guilt).

2019Id. at 131-32 (noting that "exercising a constitutional right is not admissible as evidence of guilt"); see also Thame, 846 F.2d at 206-07 (finding "little, if any, valid distinction between the privilege against self- incrimination and the privilege against unreasonable searches and seizures which is relevant to the propriety of the prosecutor's argument" that defendant's refusal to consent to a full search was evidence of guilt).

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State v. Gauthiergreen
washctapp · 2013 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Id. at 131 . *97 The Gauthier court also rejected the argument, advanced by the State here, that "the Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights function differently," so the concerns in cases regarding the right to silence are inapplicable to a consent to search analysis.

2019Id. at 131-32 (noting that "exercising a constitutional right is not admissible as evidence of guilt"); see also Thame , 846 F.2d at 206-07 (finding "little, if any, valid distinction between the privilege against self-incrimination and the privilege against unreasonable searches and seizures which is relevant to the propriety of the prosecutor's argument" that defendant's refusal to consent to a full search was evidence of guilt).

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State v. Kinggreen
nj · 1965 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2025
2 sentences

2025See State v. King, 44 N.J. 346, 352 (1965) (enumerating various consent factors).

2024"The burden of proof is on the State to establish by clear and positive testimony that the consent was so given." State v. Shaw, 237 N.J. 588, 618-19 (2019) (quoting State v. King, 44 N.J. 346, 352 (1965)).

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Schneckloth v. Bustamontegreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2017
2 sentences

2017"New Jersey courts recognize the consent to search exception to the warrant requirement." State v. Lamb, 218 N.J. 300, 315 (2014) (citing Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218, 219 , 93 S. Ct. 2041, 2043-44 , 36 L.

2017"New Jersey courts recognize the consent to search exception to the warrant requirement." State v. Lamb, 218 N.J. 300, 315 (2014) (citing Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218, 219 , 93 S. Ct. 2041, 2043-44 , 36 L.

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State v. Domiczgreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2017
2 sentences

2017Ed. 2d 854, 858 (1973); State v. Domicz, 188 N.J. 285, 305 (2006)).

2014Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218, 219 , 93 S.Ct. 2041, 2043-44 , 36 L.Ed.2d 854, 858 (1973); State v. Domicz, 188 N.J. 285, 305 , 907 A.2d 395 (2006).

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Illinois v. Gatesgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024A-2980-21 12 [State v. Zutic, 155 N.J. 103, 110-11 (1998) (citations omitted) (first quoting State v. Smith, 155 N.J. 83, 93 (1998); then quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 233 (1983); then citing State v. Novembrino, 105 N.J. 95, 123 (1987); and then citing Smith, 155 N.J. at 95 ).] Turning to the consent to search exception, "[w]hen a prosecutor seeks to rely upon consent to justify the lawfulness of a search, he has the burden of proving that the consent was, in fact, freely and voluntarily given." Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543, 548 (1968).

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State v. Novembrinogreen
nj · 1987 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024A-2980-21 12 [State v. Zutic, 155 N.J. 103, 110-11 (1998) (citations omitted) (first quoting State v. Smith, 155 N.J. 83, 93 (1998); then quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 233 (1983); then citing State v. Novembrino, 105 N.J. 95, 123 (1987); and then citing Smith, 155 N.J. at 95 ).] Turning to the consent to search exception, "[w]hen a prosecutor seeks to rely upon consent to justify the lawfulness of a search, he has the burden of proving that the consent was, in fact, freely and voluntarily given." Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543, 548 (1968).

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State v. Hagansgreen
nj · 2018 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024State v. Hagans, 233 N.J. 30, 39 (2018).

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Bumper v. North Carolinagreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024A-2980-21 12 [State v. Zutic, 155 N.J. 103, 110-11 (1998) (citations omitted) (first quoting State v. Smith, 155 N.J. 83, 93 (1998); then quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 233 (1983); then citing State v. Novembrino, 105 N.J. 95, 123 (1987); and then citing Smith, 155 N.J. at 95 ).] Turning to the consent to search exception, "[w]hen a prosecutor seeks to rely upon consent to justify the lawfulness of a search, he has the burden of proving that the consent was, in fact, freely and voluntarily given." Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543, 548 (1968).

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State v. Zuticgreen
nj · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024A-2980-21 12 [State v. Zutic, 155 N.J. 103, 110-11 (1998) (citations omitted) (first quoting State v. Smith, 155 N.J. 83, 93 (1998); then quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 233 (1983); then citing State v. Novembrino, 105 N.J. 95, 123 (1987); and then citing Smith, 155 N.J. at 95 ).] Turning to the consent to search exception, "[w]hen a prosecutor seeks to rely upon consent to justify the lawfulness of a search, he has the burden of proving that the consent was, in fact, freely and voluntarily given." Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543, 548 (1968).

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State v. Smithgreen
nj · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024A-2980-21 12 [State v. Zutic, 155 N.J. 103, 110-11 (1998) (citations omitted) (first quoting State v. Smith, 155 N.J. 83, 93 (1998); then quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 233 (1983); then citing State v. Novembrino, 105 N.J. 95, 123 (1987); and then citing Smith, 155 N.J. at 95 ).] Turning to the consent to search exception, "[w]hen a prosecutor seeks to rely upon consent to justify the lawfulness of a search, he has the burden of proving that the consent was, in fact, freely and voluntarily given." Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543, 548 (1968).

2024A-2980-21 12 [State v. Zutic, 155 N.J. 103, 110-11 (1998) (citations omitted) (first quoting State v. Smith, 155 N.J. 83, 93 (1998); then quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 233 (1983); then citing State v. Novembrino, 105 N.J. 95, 123 (1987); and then citing Smith, 155 N.J. at 95 ).] Turning to the consent to search exception, "[w]hen a prosecutor seeks to rely upon consent to justify the lawfulness of a search, he has the burden of proving that the consent was, in fact, freely and voluntarily given." Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543, 548 (1968).

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State v. Nathan Shaw State v. Keon L. Bolden (078247) (Monmouth County and Statewide)green
nj · 2019 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024"The burden of proof is on the State to establish by clear and positive testimony that the consent was so given." State v. Shaw, 237 N.J. 588, 618-19 (2019) (quoting State v. King, 44 N.J. 346, 352 (1965)).

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State v. William L. Witt(074468)green
nj · 2015 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018In particular, the automobile exception to the warrant requirement, see State v. Witt, 223 N.J. 409, 450 (2015), and the consent to search exception, see State v. Carty, 170 N.J. 632, 635 , modified, 174 N.J. 351 (2002), formed two independent bases to A-0394-17T1 7 search defendant's jacket.

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State v. Chapmangreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2000 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017"It is, of course, fundamental that consent to search must be voluntary." State v. Chapman, 332 N.J.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Carty green
nj · 2002
1 sentence

2018In particular, the automobile exception to the warrant requirement, see State v. Witt, 223 N.J. 409, 450 (2015), and the consent to search exception, see State v. Carty, 170 N.J. 632, 635 , modified, 174 N.J. 351 (2002), formed two independent bases to A-0394-17T1 7 search defendant's jacket.

12018–2018
State v. Carty green
nj · 2002
1 sentence

2018In particular, the automobile exception to the warrant requirement, see State v. Witt, 223 N.J. 409, 450 (2015), and the consent to search exception, see State v. Carty, 170 N.J. 632, 635 , modified, 174 N.J. 351 (2002), formed two independent bases to A-0394-17T1 7 search defendant's jacket.

12018–2018

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:18-2 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:29-3 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-10 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:35-5 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-4 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-5 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-7.2 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-10 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:17-1 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:28-6 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-7 (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

NJ 14 (2014–2025) IA 3 (2016–2021) WI 2 (2021–2021)

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