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contention error in Rhode Island

14 Rhode Island opinions name it 1 courts 1897–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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. LeBlancgreen
ri · 1997 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See State v. LeBlanc, 687 A.2d 456, 456 (R.I. 1997) (mem.) (holding that § 12-19-9 was not breached where the defendant was held without bail for more than ten days as a result of his failure to secure private counsel); cf. State v. Vashey, 823 A.2d 1151, 1155 (R.I. 2003) (rejecting the contention that a violation hearing was unjustly delayed where the defendant attempted to procure discovery to which he was not entitled).

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State v. Vasheygreen
ri · 2003 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See State v. LeBlanc, 687 A.2d 456, 456 (R.I. 1997) (mem.) (holding that § 12-19-9 was not breached where the defendant was held without bail for more than ten days as a result of his failure to secure private counsel); cf. State v. Vashey, 823 A.2d 1151, 1155 (R.I. 2003) (rejecting the contention that a violation hearing was unjustly delayed where the defendant attempted to procure discovery to which he was not entitled).

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State v. Molliconegreen
ri · 2000 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011“In imposing sentence, a trial justice may consider numerous factors, including the severity of the crime; the defendant’s personal, educational, and employment background; the defendant’s potential for rehabilitation; societal deterrence; and the appropriateness of the punishment.” State v. Thornton, 800 A.2d 1016, 1044 (R.I.2002); see also State v. Mollicone, 746 A.2d 135, 137-38 (R.I.2000).

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State v. Thorntongreen
ri · 2002 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011“In imposing sentence, a trial justice may consider numerous factors, including the severity of the crime; the defendant’s personal, educational, and employment background; the defendant’s potential for rehabilitation; societal deterrence; and the appropriateness of the punishment.” State v. Thornton, 800 A.2d 1016, 1044 (R.I.2002); see also State v. Mollicone, 746 A.2d 135, 137-38 (R.I.2000).

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State v. Mercedgreen
ri · 2007 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Merced, 933 A.2d at 174 .

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State v. Popegreen
ri · 1980 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980State v. Pope, R.I., 414 A.2d 781, 787 (1980).

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State v. Fulksgreen
sd · 1968 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978In another case, also involving a sex crime, a contention that it was error to instruct the jury that "the complaining witness and defendant are usually the only witnesses to the actual act or acts constituting the crime" was rejected as not containing "a direct or indirect allusion to defendant's failure to testify." State v. Fulks, 83 S.D. 433, 438-39 , 160 N.W.2d 418, 421 (1968).

1978In another case, also involving a sex crime, a contention that it was error to instruct the jury that "the complaining witness and defendant are usually the only witnesses to the actual act or acts constituting the crime" was rejected as not containing "a direct or indirect allusion to defendant's failure to testify." State v. Fulks, 83 S.D. 433, 438-39 , 160 N.W.2d 418, 421 (1968).

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State v. Millergreen
ariz · 1972 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978Similarly, a prosecutor's argument that he didn't "know exactly what happened that night, nobody knows exactly what happened except for Mr. Lackey and Mr. Miller [the defendants]" was held not to meet the test of being "calculated or intended to direct the attention of the jury to the defendant's neglect to avail himself of his right * * *." State v. Miller, 108 Ariz. 303, 308, 309 , 497 P.2d 516, 521, 522 (1972).

1978Similarly, a prosecutor's argument that he didn't "know exactly what happened that night, nobody knows exactly what happened except for Mr. Lackey and Mr. Miller [the defendants]" was held not to meet the test of being "calculated or intended to direct the attention of the jury to the defendant's neglect to avail himself of his right * * *." State v. Miller, 108 Ariz. 303, 308, 309 , 497 P.2d 516, 521, 522 (1972).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
National Archives & Records Administration v. Favish green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2016Rather, the requester must produce evidence that would warrant a belief by a reasonable person that the alleged Government impropriety might have occurred.” Favish, 541 U.S. at 174 , 124 S.Ct. 1570 . •Before assessing whether the Journal presented any such evidence in this case, *1176 we pause to address the Journal’s contention that the standard presented in Favish, 541 U.S. at 174 , 124 S.Ct. 1570 , is inapplicable to the case at hand.

2016Rather, the requester must produce evidence that would warrant a belief by a reasonable person that the alleged Government impropriety might have occurred.” Favish, 541 U.S. at 174 , 124 S.Ct. 1570 . •Before assessing whether the Journal presented any such evidence in this case, *1176 we pause to address the Journal’s contention that the standard presented in Favish, 541 U.S. at 174 , 124 S.Ct. 1570 , is inapplicable to the case at hand.

12016–2016
Illinois v. Rodriguez green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2008Swierk believed that William was authorized to provide a valid third-party consent, such a belief would not pass the reasonableness test as set forth in Rodriguez, 497 U.S. at 186 , 110 S.Ct. 2793 .

2008Swierk believed that William was authorized to provide a valid third-party consent, such a belief would not pass the reasonableness test as set forth in Rodriguez, 497 U.S. at 186 , 110 S.Ct. 2793 .

12008–2008
Hydron Laboratories, Inc. v. Department of Attorney General ex rel. State green
ri · 1985
1 sentence

2008The plaintiffs rely upon In re Advisory Opinion to the Governor, 492 A.2d 133 (R.I.1985), in support of the contention that the rule of lenity applies here.

12008–2008
Town of Glocester v. Olivo's Mobile Home Court, Inc. green
ri · 1973
1 sentence

1998In support of this contention the hearing justice relied upon the ease Town of Glocester v. Olivo’s Mobile Home Court, Inc., 111 R.I.120, 300 A.2d 465 (1973).

11998–1998
Stovall v. Denno green
scotus · 1967
1 sentence

1972The Court said at 302, 87 S.Ct. at 1972, 18 L.Ed.2d at 1206 : “This is a recognized ground of attack upon a conviction independent of any right to counsel claim.” It is important to note, however, that whether the identification circumstances amount to a denial of due process of law in the conduct thereof is dependent upon the “totality of the circumstances surrounding it.” The defendants’ challenge to the admissibility of the in-court identification, as we understand it, rests upon the contention that the violation of the constitutional right to due process in the course of the identification

11972–1972
Brooks v. Hastings neutral
pa · 1899
1 sentence

1963As was said in Ball v. Evans : “No one is compelled to- accept the conditions and become an inmate of the home. -One may decline, and remain outside.” In Brooks v. Hastings, supra, the Pennsylvania court passed on the principal constitutional issues here raised, and in upholding the regulation therein in issue said at page 387: “The contention that the requirement in question is contrary to that provision of the state and federal constitutions which prohibits the taking of property of the citizen without due process of law, and without making just compensation, has no application.

11963–1963
State v. Schweitzer green
conn · 1889
1 sentence

1942After stating that “the court generally in his charge instructed the jury very carefully about the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt being upon the state”, and quoting specific parts of the charge in support of such statement, the state argues as follows : “As a matter of logic and sound common sense everything the trial justice said relating to the burden of proof, including his statement in amplification of the defendant’s request numbered 4, contains a clear statement of the law and must work out mathematically correct.” It supports this contention with a long but incomplete quotati

11942–1942
Meier v. Morgan neutral
wis · 1892
1 sentence

1909Be that as it may, we cannot interfere upon a bill of exceptions; and the motion for a new trial must be denied.” Meier v. Morgan, 82 Wis. 289 , also cited in the majority opinion, is authority also for the contention that exception must be taken “when the original ruling is made,” and not afterwards; and this position is re-enforced by the case therein cited.

11909–1909
McGlashan v. Tallmadge neutral
nysupct · 1861
1 sentence

1897As to the defendant’s contention that the rule of caveat emptor applies as to the fitness of the leased premises for the use to which the tenant puts them — that is, that there is no implied warranty in the lease of a store or warehouse that the building is well built or fit for any particular use, we reply that, admitting this to be the law — and the cases are substantially to that effect — see Dutton v. Gerrish, 9 Cush. 89 ; McGlashan v. Tallmadge, 37 Barb. 313 ; Libbey v. Tolford, 48 Me. 316 ; Lucas v. Coulter, 104 Ind. 81 ; Tayl.

11897–1897
Lucas v. Coulter neutral
ind · 1885
1 sentence

1897As to the defendant’s contention that the rule of caveat emptor applies as to the fitness of the leased premises for the use to which the tenant puts them — that is, that there is no implied warranty in the lease of a store or warehouse that the building is well built or fit for any particular use, we reply that, admitting this to be the law — and the cases are substantially to that effect — see Dutton v. Gerrish, 9 Cush. 89 ; McGlashan v. Tallmadge, 37 Barb. 313 ; Libbey v. Tolford, 48 Me. 316 ; Lucas v. Coulter, 104 Ind. 81 ; Tayl.

11897–1897
Libbey v. Tolford green
me · 1861
1 sentence

1897As to the defendant’s contention that the rule of caveat emptor applies as to the fitness of the leased premises for the use to which the tenant puts them — that is, that there is no implied warranty in the lease of a store or warehouse that the building is well built or fit for any particular use, we reply that, admitting this to be the law — and the cases are substantially to that effect — see Dutton v. Gerrish, 9 Cush. 89 ; McGlashan v. Tallmadge, 37 Barb. 313 ; Libbey v. Tolford, 48 Me. 316 ; Lucas v. Coulter, 104 Ind. 81 ; Tayl.

11897–1897

Where else courts name it

NY 382 (1889–2026) CA 237 (1910–2026) IL 125 (1891–2026) TX 105 (1908–2025) MO 96 (1909–2025) GA 78 (1916–2026) FL 50 (1939–2018) MD 42 (1919–2022) AL 42 (1915–2025) LA 38 (1933–2015) PA 38 (1903–2021) CO 35 (1924–2026) IN 34 (1920–2018) OR 32 (1909–2024) NJ 30 (1907–2025) KS 28 (1891–2011) OK 28 (1903–2012) MI 28 (1909–2026) UT 25 (1915–2018) WA 24 (1909–2017) WI 24 (1892–2024) KY 23 (1917–2022) IA 22 (1905–2020) MA 22 (1938–2020) CT 20 (1926–2026) TN 18 (1923–2021) VA 16 (1911–2020) NM 15 (1955–2023) MS 15 (1902–2016) RI 14 (1897–2021) NE 14 (1896–2020) WV 14 (1893–2017) WY 13 (1926–2015) ID 12 (1917–2011) NC 12 (1889–2021) AZ 11 (1931–1997) HI 11 (1897–2023) DC 11 (1971–2024) AR 11 (1916–2014) OH 9 (1965–2018) SC 9 (1921–2017) ME 8 (1969–2025) MT 8 (1919–2011) ND 8 (1910–1988) DE 7 (1935–1992) VT 7 (1909–2021) NV 7 (1937–2022) MN 5 (1906–1998) NH 4 (1992–2019) AK 4 (1893–2013) SD 3 (1905–1928)

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