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12 California opinions name it 2 courts 1968–2022 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by California 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
North Carolina v. Butlerred2 sentences2022(North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 374-375 (Butler); People v. Whitson (1998) 17 Cal.4th 229, 250 ; People v. Medina (1995) 11 Cal.4th 694, 752 .) Although the waiver may not be inferred “simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that the confession was in fact eventually obtained” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 ), waiver may be inferred where “the actions and words of the person interrogated” clearly imply it (Butler, at p. 373). 2016A valid waiver need not be of predetermined form, but instead must reflect that the suspect in fact knowingly and voluntarily waived the rights delineated in the Miranda decision. [Citation.]” (People v. Cruz (2008) 44 Cal.4th 636, 667 ; see North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 .) “A valid waiver may be express or implied. [Citation.] Although it may not be inferred ‘simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained’ [citation], it may be inferred where ‘the actions and words of the person inte | 3 | 4 |
Miranda v. Arizonagreen2 sentences2022(North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 374-375 (Butler); People v. Whitson (1998) 17 Cal.4th 229, 250 ; People v. Medina (1995) 11 Cal.4th 694, 752 .) Although the waiver may not be inferred “simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that the confession was in fact eventually obtained” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 ), waiver may be inferred where “the actions and words of the person interrogated” clearly imply it (Butler, at p. 373). 2017(People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 501-502 .) “[A] valid waiver will not be presumed simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained.” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 .) To determine whether a juvenile’s waiver of his Miranda rights is voluntary, a court should consider the totality of the circumstances, including the minor’s “age, experience, education, background, and intelligence, and . . . whether he has the capacity 7 to understand the warnings given him, the nature of his Fifth Amendment ri | 2 | 8 |
Berghuis v. Thompkinsgreen2 sentences2016A valid waiver need not be of predetermined form, but instead must reflect that the suspect in fact knowingly and voluntarily waived the rights delineated in the Miranda decision. [Citation.]” (People v. Cruz (2008) 44 Cal.4th 636, 667 ; see North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 .) “A valid waiver may be express or implied. [Citation.] Although it may not be inferred ‘simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained’ [citation], it may be inferred where ‘the actions and words of the person inte 2015(Berghuis v. Thompkins (2010) 560 U.S. 370, 387 ; North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369 , 376- 377.) On the other hand, waiver "will not be presumed simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained." (Miranda v. Arizona, supra, 384 U.S. 436, 475 .) A valid waiver may be implied only if York's statements were both voluntary (free from coercion or deception) and knowing (made with full awareness of both the nature of the right being abandoned and the consequences of the decision to abandon it). | 2 | 4 |
People v. Cortesgreen2 sentences2016A valid waiver need not be of predetermined form, but instead must reflect that the suspect in fact knowingly and voluntarily waived the rights delineated in the Miranda decision. [Citation.]” (People v. Cruz (2008) 44 Cal.4th 636, 667 ; see North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 .) “A valid waiver may be express or implied. [Citation.] Although it may not be inferred ‘simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained’ [citation], it may be inferred where ‘the actions and words of the person inte 2005“Although [an implied waiver] may not be inferred ‘simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained’ [citation], it may be inferred where ‘the actions and words of the person interrogated’ clearly imply it.” (People v. Cortes (1999) 71 Cal.App.4th 62, 69 [ 83 Cal.Rptr.2d 519 ].) This laptop was a replacement for the one that had been seized in February 2002 pursuant to the search warrant. | 2 | 2 |
Fare v. Michael C.green2 sentences2017(People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 501-502 .) “[A] valid waiver will not be presumed simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained.” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 .) To determine whether a juvenile’s waiver of his Miranda rights is voluntary, a court should consider the totality of the circumstances, including the minor’s “age, experience, education, background, and intelligence, and . . . whether he has the capacity 7 to understand the warnings given him, the nature of his Fifth Amendment ri 1999(North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 [ 99 S.Ct. 1755, 1757 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 ].) In determining whether a defendant waived his rights, the court must consider “the totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation.” (Fare v. Michael C. (1979) 442 U.S. 707, 724-725 [ 99 S.Ct. 2560, 2572 , 61 L.Ed.2d 197 ].) In Moran v. Burbine (1986) 475 U.S. 412 [ 106 S.Ct. 1135 , 89 L.Ed.2d 410 ], the court identified two distinct components of the inquiry: “First, the relinquishment of the right must have been voluntary in the sense that it was the product of a free and deliberate choi | 1 | 2 |
People v. Sauceda-Contrerasgreen1 sentence2016A valid waiver need not be of predetermined form, but instead must reflect that the suspect in fact knowingly and voluntarily waived the rights delineated in the Miranda decision. [Citation.]” (People v. Cruz (2008) 44 Cal.4th 636, 667 ; see North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 .) “A valid waiver may be express or implied. [Citation.] Although it may not be inferred ‘simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained’ [citation], it may be inferred where ‘the actions and words of the person inte | 1 | 1 |
People v. Nelsongreen2 sentences2015(See Davis, supra, 512 U.S. at pp. 458-459 [“[t]o avoid difficulties of proof and to provide guidance to officers conducting interrogations, this is an objective inquiry”]; People v. Nelson (2012) 53 Cal.4th 367, 376, 378 [ 135 Cal.Rptr.3d 312 , 266 P.3d 1008 ] (Nelson) [applying Davis’s objective inquiry standard to find that 15 year old had not asserted right to counsel before making confession].) Our Supreme Court in Nelson held that the appellate court was in error in applying a subjective “totality of the circumstances” test in order to determine whether the juvenile suspect, after waivin 2015(See Davis, supra, 512 U.S. at pp. 458-459 [“[t]o avoid difficulties of proof and to provide guidance to officers conducting interrogations, this is an objective inquiry”]; People v. Nelson (2012) 53 Cal.4th 367, 376, 378 [ 135 Cal.Rptr.3d 312 , 266 P.3d 1008 ] (Nelson) [applying Davis’s objective inquiry standard to find that 15 year old had not asserted right to counsel before making confession].) Our Supreme Court in Nelson held that the appellate court was in error in applying a subjective “totality of the circumstances” test in order to determine whether the juvenile suspect, after waivin | 1 | 1 |
Colorado v. Springgreen2 sentences1998It is only through an awareness of these consequences that there can be any assurance of real understanding and intelligent exercise of the privilege.” (Id. at p. 469 [ 86 S.Ct. at p. 1625 ]; see also Colorado v. Spring (1987) 479 U.S. 564, 574 [ 107 S.Ct. 851, 857-858 , 93 L.Ed.2d 954 ] [“The Miranda warnings ensure that a waiver of [the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination] is knowing and intelligent by requiring that the suspect be fully advised of this constitutional privilege, including the critical advice that whatever he chooses to say may be used as evidence against him 1998It is only through an awareness of these consequences that there can be any assurance of real understanding and intelligent exercise of the privilege.” (Id. at p. 469 [ 86 S.Ct. at p. 1625 ]; see also Colorado v. Spring (1987) 479 U.S. 564, 574 [ 107 S.Ct. 851, 857-858 , 93 L.Ed.2d 954 ] [“The Miranda warnings ensure that a waiver of [the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination] is knowing and intelligent by requiring that the suspect be fully advised of this constitutional privilege, including the critical advice that whatever he chooses to say may be used as evidence against him | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in California. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
People v. Whitson
green
2 sentences2022(North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 374-375 (Butler); People v. Whitson (1998) 17 Cal.4th 229, 250 ; People v. Medina (1995) 11 Cal.4th 694, 752 .) Although the waiver may not be inferred “simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that the confession was in fact eventually obtained” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 ), waiver may be inferred where “the actions and words of the person interrogated” clearly imply it (Butler, at p. 373). 1999(People v. Whitson, supra, 17 Cal.4th at p. 246 .) Although it may not be inferred “simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained” (Miranda v. Arizona, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 [86 S.Ct. at p. 1628]), it may be inferred where “the actions and words of the person interrogated” clearly imply it. | 4 | 1999–2022 |
People v. Medina
green
1 sentence2022(North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 374-375 (Butler); People v. Whitson (1998) 17 Cal.4th 229, 250 ; People v. Medina (1995) 11 Cal.4th 694, 752 .) Although the waiver may not be inferred “simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that the confession was in fact eventually obtained” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 ), waiver may be inferred where “the actions and words of the person interrogated” clearly imply it (Butler, at p. 373). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
In Re GAULT
green
1 sentence2017(People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 501-502 .) “[A] valid waiver will not be presumed simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained.” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 .) To determine whether a juvenile’s waiver of his Miranda rights is voluntary, a court should consider the totality of the circumstances, including the minor’s “age, experience, education, background, and intelligence, and . . . whether he has the capacity 7 to understand the warnings given him, the nature of his Fifth Amendment ri | 1 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Smith
green
1 sentence2017(People v. Smith (2007) 40 Cal.4th 483, 501-502 .) “[A] valid waiver will not be presumed simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained.” (Miranda, supra, 384 U.S. at p. 475 .) To determine whether a juvenile’s waiver of his Miranda rights is voluntary, a court should consider the totality of the circumstances, including the minor’s “age, experience, education, background, and intelligence, and . . . whether he has the capacity 7 to understand the warnings given him, the nature of his Fifth Amendment ri | 1 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Lewis
green
1 sentence2017(People v. Holloway (2004) 33 Cal.4th 96, 114 ; People v. Lewis (2001) 26 Cal.4th 334, 383 .) Here, the record does not show that appellant understood all of his Miranda rights and voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently waived them. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
People v. Holloway
green
1 sentence2017(People v. Holloway (2004) 33 Cal.4th 96, 114 ; People v. Lewis (2001) 26 Cal.4th 334, 383 .) Here, the record does not show that appellant understood all of his Miranda rights and voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently waived them. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Colorado v. Connelly
green
1 sentence2016(Colorado v. Connelly (1986) 479 U.S. 157, 168 ; Lego v. Twomey (1972) 404 U.S. 477, 489 ; People v. Dykes, supra, 46 Cal.4th at p. 751 .) “In reviewing the trial court’s denial of a suppression motion on Miranda . . . grounds, ‘ “ ‘we accept the trial court’s resolution of disputed facts and inferences, and its evaluations of credibility, if supported by substantial evidence. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Cruz
green
1 sentence2016A valid waiver need not be of predetermined form, but instead must reflect that the suspect in fact knowingly and voluntarily waived the rights delineated in the Miranda decision. [Citation.]” (People v. Cruz (2008) 44 Cal.4th 636, 667 ; see North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 .) “A valid waiver may be express or implied. [Citation.] Although it may not be inferred ‘simply from the silence of the accused after warnings are given or simply from the fact that a confession was in fact eventually obtained’ [citation], it may be inferred where ‘the actions and words of the person inte | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Lego v. Twomey
green
1 sentence2016(Colorado v. Connelly (1986) 479 U.S. 157, 168 ; Lego v. Twomey (1972) 404 U.S. 477, 489 ; People v. Dykes, supra, 46 Cal.4th at p. 751 .) “In reviewing the trial court’s denial of a suppression motion on Miranda . . . grounds, ‘ “ ‘we accept the trial court’s resolution of disputed facts and inferences, and its evaluations of credibility, if supported by substantial evidence. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Dykes
green
1 sentence2016(Colorado v. Connelly (1986) 479 U.S. 157, 168 ; Lego v. Twomey (1972) 404 U.S. 477, 489 ; People v. Dykes, supra, 46 Cal.4th at p. 751 .) “In reviewing the trial court’s denial of a suppression motion on Miranda . . . grounds, ‘ “ ‘we accept the trial court’s resolution of disputed facts and inferences, and its evaluations of credibility, if supported by substantial evidence. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Davis
green
2 sentences2015(People v. Davis, supra, 46 Cal.4th 539, 586 .) In determining whether a waiver was voluntary and knowing, courts must consider the totality of circumstances, keeping in mind the particular background, experience and conduct of the accused. 2015(People v. Davis, supra, 46 Cal.4th 539, 586 .) In determining whether a waiver was voluntary and knowing, courts must consider the totality of circumstances, keeping in mind the particular background, experience and conduct of the accused. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Moran v. Burbine
green
2 sentences1999(North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 [ 99 S.Ct. 1755, 1757 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 ].) In determining whether a defendant waived his rights, the court must consider “the totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation.” (Fare v. Michael C. (1979) 442 U.S. 707, 724-725 [ 99 S.Ct. 2560, 2572 , 61 L.Ed.2d 197 ].) In Moran v. Burbine (1986) 475 U.S. 412 [ 106 S.Ct. 1135 , 89 L.Ed.2d 410 ], the court identified two distinct components of the inquiry: “First, the relinquishment of the right must have been voluntary in the sense that it was the product of a free and deliberate choi 1999(North Carolina v. Butler (1979) 441 U.S. 369, 373 [ 99 S.Ct. 1755, 1757 , 60 L.Ed.2d 286 ].) In determining whether a defendant waived his rights, the court must consider “the totality of the circumstances surrounding the interrogation.” (Fare v. Michael C. (1979) 442 U.S. 707, 724-725 [ 99 S.Ct. 2560, 2572 , 61 L.Ed.2d 197 ].) In Moran v. Burbine (1986) 475 U.S. 412 [ 106 S.Ct. 1135 , 89 L.Ed.2d 410 ], the court identified two distinct components of the inquiry: “First, the relinquishment of the right must have been voluntary in the sense that it was the product of a free and deliberate choi | 1 | 1999–1999 |
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.
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.