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12 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1978–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Brown v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2000 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“It may therefore explain, avoid, or qualify the new substantive facts or impeachment matters elicited by the cross examiner.” Rose v. United States, 879 A.2d 986 , 993 n.3 (D.C. 2005) (internal quotation mark omitted) (quoting Brown v. United States, 763 A.2d 1137, 1140 (D.C. 2000)).

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Murphy v. Bonannogreen
dc · 1995 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See Murphy v. Bonanno, 663 A.2d 505 , 508 n. 5 (D.C.1995) (in a new trial granted on other grounds, appellant would be free to pursue a line of inquiry on cross-examination supported by settled authority cited on appeal, even though the trial court barred the inquiry at the first trial and, by not then objecting, appellant waived any right to a new trial on that ground).

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State v. Luciusgreen
nh · 1995 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See Murphy v. Bonanno, 663 A.2d 605 , 508 n. 5 (D.C.1995) (in a new trial granted on other grounds, appellant would be free to pursue a line of inquiry on cross-examination supported by settled authority cited on appeal, even though the trial court barred the inquiry at the first trial and, by not then objecting, appellant waived any right to a new trial on that ground).

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Evans v. Greyhound Corporationgreen
dc · 1964 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Lawrence v. United States, 482 A.2d 374, 377-78 (D.C.1984) (in prosecution for carnal knowledge and indecent liberties with a minor, cross-examination of victim’s relative on whether relative had made prior allegations of sexual abuse within the family was “essential to an assessment of [the relativej’s credibility as a government witness”; reversing convictions because of curtailment of this line of inquiry); Manes v. Dowling, 375 A.2d 221, 223 (D.C.1977) (“[i]n this jurisdiction, it has been held permissible to introduce evidence on prior accidents and claims”); Evans v. Greyhound Corp.,

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Mintz v. Premier Cab Ass'ngreen
cadc · 1942 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See Lawrence v. United States, 482 A.2d 374, 377-78 (D.C.1984) (in prosecution for carnal knowledge and indecent liberties with a minor, cross-examination of victim’s relative on whether relative had made prior allegations of sexual abuse within the family was “essential to an assessment of [the relativej’s credibility as a government witness”; reversing convictions because of curtailment of this line of inquiry); Manes v. Dowling, 375 A.2d 221, 223 (D.C.1977) (“[i]n this jurisdiction, it has been held permissible to introduce evidence on prior accidents and claims”); Evans v. Greyhound Corp.,

1995See Lawrence v. United States, 482 A.2d 374, 377-78 (D.C.1984) (in prosecution for carnal knowledge and indecent liberties with a minor, cross-examination of victim’s relative on whether relative had made prior allegations of sexual abuse within the family was “essential to an assessment of [the relativej’s credibility as a government witness”; reversing convictions because of curtailment of this line of inquiry); Manes v. Dowling, 375 A.2d 221, 223 (D.C.1977) (“[i]n this jurisdiction, it has been held permissible to introduce evidence on prior accidents and claims”); Evans v. Greyhound Corp.,

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Lawrence v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1984 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Lawrence v. United States, 482 A.2d 374, 377-78 (D.C.1984) (in prosecution for carnal knowledge and indecent liberties with a minor, cross-examination of victim’s relative on whether relative had made prior allegations of sexual abuse within the family was “essential to an assessment of [the relativej’s credibility as a government witness”; reversing convictions because of curtailment of this line of inquiry); Manes v. Dowling, 375 A.2d 221, 223 (D.C.1977) (“[i]n this jurisdiction, it has been held permissible to introduce evidence on prior accidents and claims”); Evans v. Greyhound Corp.,

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Patricia Ann Hemphill v. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritygreen
cadc · 1993 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Area Transit Auth., 299 U.S.App.D.C. 184, 185-86 , 982 F.2d 572, 574-75 (1993) (applying District of Columbia law) (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, J., concurring in the judgment).

1995Area Transit Auth., 299 U.S.App.D.C. 184, 185-86 , 982 F.2d 572, 574-75 (1993) (applying District of Columbia law) (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, J., concurring in the judgment).

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Manes v. Dowlinggreen
dc · 1977 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995See Lawrence v. United States, 482 A.2d 374, 377-78 (D.C.1984) (in prosecution for carnal knowledge and indecent liberties with a minor, cross-examination of victim’s relative on whether relative had made prior allegations of sexual abuse within the family was “essential to an assessment of [the relativej’s credibility as a government witness”; reversing convictions because of curtailment of this line of inquiry); Manes v. Dowling, 375 A.2d 221, 223 (D.C.1977) (“[i]n this jurisdiction, it has been held permissible to introduce evidence on prior accidents and claims”); Evans v. Greyhound Corp.,

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Van Ness v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1990 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Id. at 1087 (Schwelb, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).

1992Id. at 1087 (Schwelb, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).

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United States v. Larry Edward Fowlergreen
cadc · 1972 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Jones v. United States , 516 A.2d 513 , 517 (D.C. 1986); United States v. Fowler , 151 U.S.App.D.C. 79, 81 , 465 F.2d 664 , 666 (1972).

1990See Jones v. United States , 516 A.2d 513 , 517 (D.C. 1986); United States v. Fowler , 151 U.S.App.D.C. 79, 81 , 465 F.2d 664 , 666 (1972).

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Jones v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1986 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990See Jones v. United States , 516 A.2d 513 , 517 (D.C. 1986); United States v. Fowler , 151 U.S.App.D.C. 79, 81 , 465 F.2d 664 , 666 (1972).

1990See Jones v. United States, 516 A.2d 513, 517 (D.C.1986); United States v. Fowler, 151 U.S.App.D.C. 79, 81 , 465 F.2d 664, 666 (1972).

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Dyson v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1982 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Under the doctrine of curative admissibility, “the introduction of incompetent or irrelevant evidence by a party opens the door to admission of otherwise inadmissible evidence ‘only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence.’ ” Dyson v. United States, 450 A.2d 432, 442 (D.C.1982) (citations omitted).

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Villaroman v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1950 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978It is undisputed that among the appropriate objectives of cross-examination is the impeachment of a witness by demonstrating bias. 9 It has been stated that bias of a witness is “always relevant.” Best v. United States, D.C.App., 328 A.2d 378, 381 (1974), quoting Villaroman v. United States, 87 U.S.App.D.C. 240, 241 , 184 F.2d 261, 262 (1950).

1978It is undisputed that among the appropriate objectives of cross-examination is the impeachment of a witness by demonstrating bias. 9 It has been stated that bias of a witness is “always relevant.” Best v. United States, D.C.App., 328 A.2d 378, 381 (1974), quoting Villaroman v. United States, 87 U.S.App.D.C. 240, 241 , 184 F.2d 261, 262 (1950).

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Best v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1974 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978It is undisputed that among the appropriate objectives of cross-examination is the impeachment of a witness by demonstrating bias. 9 It has been stated that bias of a witness is “always relevant.” Best v. United States, D.C.App., 328 A.2d 378, 381 (1974), quoting Villaroman v. United States, 87 U.S.App.D.C. 240, 241 , 184 F.2d 261, 262 (1950).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Doyle v. Ohio green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2000Relying on Doyle v. Ohio, 426 U.S. 610, 619 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 , 49 L.Ed.2d 91 (1976), however, Roberts now asserts that the trial judge committed plain error by not intervening, sua sponte, and by failing to prohibit the cross-examination and closing argument of which Roberts now complains.

2000Relying on Doyle v. Ohio, 426 U.S. 610, 619 , 96 S.Ct. 2240 , 49 L.Ed.2d 91 (1976), however, Roberts now asserts that the trial judge committed plain error by not intervening, sua sponte, and by failing to prohibit the cross-examination and closing argument of which Roberts now complains.

21999–2000
Singletary v. United States green
dc · 1978
1 sentence

2023We conclude that the trial court erred in permitting the line of inquiry into Gooney Mooney on re-direct because it was 41 outside the scope of cross-examination. 16 However, the error was ultimately harmless. “[T]he scope of the redirect examination is limited to matters which were first raised on cross-examination, to which the opposing party is merely responding.” Green v. United States, 209 A.3d 738 , 741 (D.C. 2019) (quoting Singletary v. United States, 383 A. 2d 1064 , 1073 (D.C. 1978)).

12023–2023
Rose v. United States green
dc · 2005
1 sentence

2023“It may therefore explain, avoid, or qualify the new substantive facts or impeachment matters elicited by the cross examiner.” Rose v. United States, 879 A.2d 986 , 993 n.3 (D.C. 2005) (internal quotation mark omitted) (quoting Brown v. United States, 763 A.2d 1137, 1140 (D.C. 2000)).

12023–2023
Green v. United States green
dc · 2019
1 sentence

2023We conclude that the trial court erred in permitting the line of inquiry into Gooney Mooney on re-direct because it was 41 outside the scope of cross-examination. 16 However, the error was ultimately harmless. “[T]he scope of the redirect examination is limited to matters which were first raised on cross-examination, to which the opposing party is merely responding.” Green v. United States, 209 A.3d 738 , 741 (D.C. 2019) (quoting Singletary v. United States, 383 A. 2d 1064 , 1073 (D.C. 1978)).

12023–2023
Delaware v. Van Arsdall green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1992(Citations omitted.) Whether the curtailment of a single line of inquiry going to the issue of underlying crime is of "constitutional dimension" requires a "showing that [appellant] was prohibited from engaging in otherwise appropriate cross-examination designed to show a prototypical form of bias on the part of the witness, and thereby `to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors ... could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.'" Van Arsdall, supra, 475 U.S. at 680 , 106 S.Ct. at 1436 (citing Davis v. Alaska, supra, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. at 1111 )

1992(Citations omitted.) Whether the curtailment of a single line of inquiry going to the issue of underlying crime is of "constitutional dimension" requires a "showing that [appellant] was prohibited from engaging in otherwise appropriate cross-examination designed to show a prototypical form of bias on the part of the witness, and thereby `to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors ... could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.'" Van Arsdall, supra, 475 U.S. at 680 , 106 S.Ct. at 1436 (citing Davis v. Alaska, supra, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. at 1111 )

11992–1992
Davis v. Alaska green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1992(Citations omitted.) Whether the curtailment of a single line of inquiry going to the issue of underlying crime is of "constitutional dimension" requires a "showing that [appellant] was prohibited from engaging in otherwise appropriate cross-examination designed to show a prototypical form of bias on the part of the witness, and thereby `to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors ... could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.'" Van Arsdall, supra, 475 U.S. at 680 , 106 S.Ct. at 1436 (citing Davis v. Alaska, supra, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. at 1111 )

1992(Citations omitted.) Whether the curtailment of a single line of inquiry going to the issue of underlying crime is of "constitutional dimension" requires a "showing that [appellant] was prohibited from engaging in otherwise appropriate cross-examination designed to show a prototypical form of bias on the part of the witness, and thereby `to expose to the jury the facts from which jurors ... could appropriately draw inferences relating to the reliability of the witness.'" Van Arsdall, supra, 475 U.S. at 680 , 106 S.Ct. at 1436 (citing Davis v. Alaska, supra, 415 U.S. at 318 , 94 S.Ct. at 1111 )

11992–1992
United States v. Charles H. Carter green
cadc · 1973
1 sentence

1979Id., 157 U.S.App.

11979–1979
Chambers v. Maroney green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1978On this appeal, the government seeks to sustain the denial of suppression on four grounds: (1) a police officer, having probable cause to search an automobile on the scene where it is stopped, may constitutionally do so later at the station house without first obtaining a warrant, Chambers v. Maroney, 399 U.S. 42 , 90 S.Ct. 1975 , 26 L.Ed.2d 419 (1970); (2) the bag was examined during a proper inventory of the automobile in police custody, South Dakota v. Opperman, 428 U.S. 364 , 96 S.Ct. 3092 , 49 L.Ed.2d 1000 (1976); (3) the search was incident to a lawful arrest, McGee v. United States, D.C

1978On this appeal, the government seeks to sustain the denial of suppression on four grounds: (1) a police officer, having probable cause to search an automobile on the scene where it is stopped, may constitutionally do so later at the station house without first obtaining a warrant, Chambers v. Maroney, 399 U.S. 42 , 90 S.Ct. 1975 , 26 L.Ed.2d 419 (1970); (2) the bag was examined during a proper inventory of the automobile in police custody, South Dakota v. Opperman, 428 U.S. 364 , 96 S.Ct. 3092 , 49 L.Ed.2d 1000 (1976); (3) the search was incident to a lawful arrest, McGee v. United States, D.C

11978–1978
South Dakota v. Opperman green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1978On this appeal, the government seeks to sustain the denial of suppression on four grounds: (1) a police officer, having probable cause to search an automobile on the scene where it is stopped, may constitutionally do so later at the station house without first obtaining a warrant, Chambers v. Maroney, 399 U.S. 42 , 90 S.Ct. 1975 , 26 L.Ed.2d 419 (1970); (2) the bag was examined during a proper inventory of the automobile in police custody, South Dakota v. Opperman, 428 U.S. 364 , 96 S.Ct. 3092 , 49 L.Ed.2d 1000 (1976); (3) the search was incident to a lawful arrest, McGee v. United States, D.C

1978On this appeal, the government seeks to sustain the denial of suppression on four grounds: (1) a police officer, having probable cause to search an automobile on the scene where it is stopped, may constitutionally do so later at the station house without first obtaining a warrant, Chambers v. Maroney, 399 U.S. 42 , 90 S.Ct. 1975 , 26 L.Ed.2d 419 (1970); (2) the bag was examined during a proper inventory of the automobile in police custody, South Dakota v. Opperman, 428 U.S. 364 , 96 S.Ct. 3092 , 49 L.Ed.2d 1000 (1976); (3) the search was incident to a lawful arrest, McGee v. United States, D.C

11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

DC § D.C. Code § 22-2801 (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

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