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highly deferential standard in Virgin Islands

13 Virgin Islands opinions name it 1 courts 2011–2024 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.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Augustine v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2011 · cited in 4 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2017In determining whether the People presented sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction “this Court is required to view the evidence in the light most favorable to the People and apply a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict.” Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011) (citing Stevens v. People, 52 V.I. 294, 304 (V.I. 2009)); United States v. Jaimespimentz, 488 Fed.

2016See e.g., John v. People, 63 V.I. 629, 646 (V.I. 2015) (holding that “the jury is in the best position to assess the credibility of witnesses and resolve inconsistent testimony” (quoting Alexander v. People, 60 V.I. 486, 510 (V.I. 2014)); Thomas, 60 V.I. at 191-92 (discussing witness credibility and that this Court applies “a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict” (citing Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011)); Williams v. People, 56 V.I. 821, 835 (V.I. 2012) (noting this Court is prohibited from “determining the credibility of witnesses” (citing Smith v. Peop

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United States v. Kellogggreen
ca3 · 2007 · cited in 4 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Castor, 57 V.I. 482, 488 (V.I. 2012); Stevens v. People, 52 V.I. 294, 304 (V.I. 2009); United States v. Kellogg, 510 F.3d 188, 202 (3d Cir. 2007).

2013Castor v. People, 57 V.I. 482, 488 (V.I. 2012); accord United States v. Kellogg, 510 F.3d 188, 202 (3d Cir. 2007).

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Stevens v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2009 · cited in 5 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2011–2017
2 sentences

2017In determining whether the People presented sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction “this Court is required to view the evidence in the light most favorable to the People and apply a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict.” Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011) (citing Stevens v. People, 52 V.I. 294, 304 (V.I. 2009)); United States v. Jaimespimentz, 488 Fed.

2013In assessing whether the People presented sufficient evidence to convict, “this Court is required to view the evidence in the light most favorable to the People and apply a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict.” Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011) (citing Stevens, 52 V.I. at 304 ).

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Williams v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2012 · cited in 3 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016See e.g., John v. People, 63 V.I. 629, 646 (V.I. 2015) (holding that “the jury is in the best position to assess the credibility of witnesses and resolve inconsistent testimony” (quoting Alexander v. People, 60 V.I. 486, 510 (V.I. 2014)); Thomas, 60 V.I. at 191-92 (discussing witness credibility and that this Court applies “a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict” (citing Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011)); Williams v. People, 56 V.I. 821, 835 (V.I. 2012) (noting this Court is prohibited from “determining the credibility of witnesses” (citing Smith v. Peop

2013We are typically “prohibited from weighing the evidence or determining the credibility of witnesses.” Williams v. People (Williams I), 56 V.I. 821, 835 (V.I. 2012) (citing Smith v. People, 51 V.I. 396, 401 (V.I. 2009)).

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Smith v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2009 · cited in 3 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2013–2016
2 sentences

2016See e.g., John v. People, 63 V.I. 629, 646 (V.I. 2015) (holding that “the jury is in the best position to assess the credibility of witnesses and resolve inconsistent testimony” (quoting Alexander v. People, 60 V.I. 486, 510 (V.I. 2014)); Thomas, 60 V.I. at 191-92 (discussing witness credibility and that this Court applies “a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict” (citing Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011)); Williams v. People, 56 V.I. 821, 835 (V.I. 2012) (noting this Court is prohibited from “determining the credibility of witnesses” (citing Smith v. Peop

2013We are typically “prohibited from weighing the evidence or determining the credibility of witnesses.” Williams v. People (Williams I), 56 V.I. 821, 835 (V.I. 2012) (citing Smith v. People, 51 V.I. 396, 401 (V.I. 2009)).

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Castor v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2012 · cited in 2 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Castor, 57 V.I. 482, 488 (V.I. 2012); Stevens v. People, 52 V.I. 294, 304 (V.I. 2009); United States v. Kellogg, 510 F.3d 188, 202 (3d Cir. 2007).

2013Castor v. People, 57 V.I. 482, 488 (V.I. 2012); accord United States v. Kellogg, 510 F.3d 188, 202 (3d Cir. 2007).

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Fontaine v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2012 · cited in 1 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Fontaine v. People, 56 V.I. 571, 585-86 (V.I. 2012).

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United States v. Arturo Jaimespimentzgreen
ca3 · 2012 · cited in 1 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017In determining whether the People presented sufficient evidence to sustain the conviction “this Court is required to view the evidence in the light most favorable to the People and apply a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict.” Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011) (citing Stevens v. People, 52 V.I. 294, 304 (V.I. 2009)); United States v. Jaimespimentz, 488 Fed.

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John v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2015 · cited in 1 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See e.g., John v. People, 63 V.I. 629, 646 (V.I. 2015) (holding that “the jury is in the best position to assess the credibility of witnesses and resolve inconsistent testimony” (quoting Alexander v. People, 60 V.I. 486, 510 (V.I. 2014)); Thomas, 60 V.I. at 191-92 (discussing witness credibility and that this Court applies “a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict” (citing Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011)); Williams v. People, 56 V.I. 821, 835 (V.I. 2012) (noting this Court is prohibited from “determining the credibility of witnesses” (citing Smith v. Peop

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Alexander v. Peoplegreen
virginislands · 2014 · cited in 1 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See e.g., John v. People, 63 V.I. 629, 646 (V.I. 2015) (holding that “the jury is in the best position to assess the credibility of witnesses and resolve inconsistent testimony” (quoting Alexander v. People, 60 V.I. 486, 510 (V.I. 2014)); Thomas, 60 V.I. at 191-92 (discussing witness credibility and that this Court applies “a highly deferential standard of review to the jury’s verdict” (citing Augustine v. People, 55 V.I. 678, 684 (V.I. 2011)); Williams v. People, 56 V.I. 821, 835 (V.I. 2012) (noting this Court is prohibited from “determining the credibility of witnesses” (citing Smith v. Peop

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United Paperworkers International Union v. Misco, Inc.green
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 Virgin Islands opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Specifically, the Union maintains that “courts play only a limited role when asked to review the decision of an arbitrator,” and that “[a]s long as the arbitrator is even arguably construing or applying the contract and acting within the scope of his authority, that a court is convinced he committed serious error does not suffice to overturn his decision.” United Paperworkers Int’l Union, AFL-CIO v. Misco, Inc., 484 U.S. 29, 36, 38 , 108 S. Ct. 364 , 98 L.

2016Specifically, the Union maintains that “courts play only a limited role when asked to review the decision of an arbitrator,” and that “[a]s long as the arbitrator is even arguably construing or applying the contract and acting within the scope of his authority, that a court is convinced he committed serious error does not suffice to overturn his decision.” United Paperworkers Int’l Union, AFL-CIO v. Misco, Inc., 484 U.S. 29, 36, 38 , 108 S. Ct. 364 , 98 L.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Conatser green
ca6 · 2008
1 sentence

2012United States v. Conatser, 514 F.3d 508 (6th Cir. 2008).

12012–2012
United States v. Jones green
ca3 · 2009
1 sentence

2011By exercising a highly deferential standard, id., and viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the People, it is unquestionable that the evidence was more than sufficient to support a finding of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

12011–2011

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 48u.s.c.1561 (3) USC § 48u.s.c.1613a(d) (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 289 (1997–2026) IN 192 (2001–2025) OH 111 (2000–2026) PA 96 (2004–2026) NJ 82 (1996–2026) CA 70 (1984–2026) MS 35 (1991–2025) IL 34 (2011–2026) VA 28 (2011–2026) VT 27 (1993–2026) FL 25 (1993–2023) WI 25 (1997–2026) MI 22 (2000–2026) MD 20 (1995–2024) WA 17 (2009–2024) CT 16 (1999–2025) VI 13 (2011–2024) MA 13 (1997–2026) UT 12 (2007–2025) CO 11 (2002–2025) NM 9 (2004–2026) SC 9 (2008–2021) ME 9 (1983–2018) AL 8 (1996–2014) DE 8 (2002–2025) NY 7 (2008–2021) KY 7 (2008–2025) ND 6 (2008–2026) WV 6 (1995–2025) KS 6 (2010–2025) TN 5 (2000–2025) NC 4 (2014–2024) IA 4 (1994–2022) OR 4 (2012–2025) OK 3 (2003–2015) GA 3 (2020–2025) NE 3 (2025–2026)

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.

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