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State to negate defense in Indiana

12 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Finch v. Stategreen
ind · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The trier of fact must then resolve the question of whether a defendant acted under sudden heat. 510 N.E.2d 673, 675 (Ind.1987) (citations omitted).

2007The trier of fact must then resolve the question of whether a defendant acted under sudden heat. 510 N.E.2d 673, 675 (Ind.1987) (citations omitted).

11
State v. Huffmangreen
ind · 1994 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997State v. Huffman, 643 N.E.2d 899, 900 (Ind.1994); Street v. State, 667 N.E.2d 102, 104 (Ind.1991). 2 Once the defendant raises the defense, the burden shifts to the State to negate the defense in relation to the mens rea of the offense.

11
Powers v. Stategreen
ind · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Powers v. State, 540 N.E.2d 1225, 1227 (Ind. 1989).

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Wotiz v. Grunygreen
illappct · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997State v. Huffman, 643 N.E.2d 899, 900 (Ind.1994); Street v. State, 667 N.E.2d 102, 104 (Ind.1991). 2 Once the defendant raises the defense, the burden shifts to the State to negate the defense in relation to the mens rea of the offense.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Palmer v. State green
ind · 1981
2 sentences

1991It is akin to self-defense in that its introduction into the case (either through the State's own evidence or through the defendant's evidence or both) places a burden upon the state to negate the defense beyond a reasonable doubt and calls for an instruction on the lesser included offense of voluntary manslaughter." (emphasis added). 425 N.E.2d at 644 .

1991It is akin to self-defense in that its introduction into the case (either through the State's own evidence or through the defendant's evidence or both) places a burden upon the state to negate the defense beyond a reasonable doubt and calls for an instruction on the lesser included offense of voluntary manslaughter. " (emphasis added). 425 N.E.2d at 644 .

41984–1991
Woolum v. State green
indctapp · 1978
2 sentences

1980We acknowledge that “the burden is on the State to negate the claim of self-defense.” Woolum v. State, (1978) Ind.App., 381 N.E.2d 1072, 1074 .

1980We acknowledge that under Indiana’s current criminal code, as well as under the previous code, “the burden is on the State to negate the claim of self-defense." Woolum v. State, (1978) Ind.App., 381 N.E.2d 1072, 1074 .

21980–1980
Harry L. Lacy v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2017Id. [30] Indiana Code Section 34-13-9-10 can be harmonized with Article 1, Section 19.

2017Id.

12017–2017
Bryan v. State green
ind · 1983
1 sentence

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Loyd v. State green
ind · 1980
2 sentences

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Aldridge v. California green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Sorrells v. Tennessee green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1991He further correctly points out that when the claim of self-defense is raised, the burden then falls upon the State to negate the claim, citing Bryan v. State (1983), Ind., 450 N.E.2d 53 ; Loyd v. State (1980), 272 Ind. 404 , 398 N.E.2d 1260 , cert. denied, 449 U.S. 881 , 101 S.Ct. 231 , 66 LEd.2d 105.

11991–1991
Banks v. State green
ind · 1971
2 sentences

1978In support of his allegation he cites Banks v. State, (1971) 257 Ind. 530 , 276 N.E.2d 155 , wherein this Court set forth the necessary elements of self-defense as found in King v. State, (1968) 249 Ind. 699, 705 , 234 N.E.2d 465 : “Where one has taken the life of another human being, and thereafter contends that he did so in self-defense, he can only be successful in his contention if: 1. he acted without fault, 2. he was in a place where he had a right to be, and 3. he was in real danger of death or great bodily harm, or in such apparent danger as caused him in good faith to fear death or gr

1978In support of his allegation he cites Banks v. State, (1971) 257 Ind. 530 , 276 N.E.2d 155 , wherein this Court set forth the necessary elements of self-defense as found in King v. State, (1968) 249 Ind. 699, 705 , 234 N.E.2d 465 : “Where one has taken the life of another human being, and thereafter contends that he did so in self-defense, he can only be successful in his contention if: 1. he acted without fault, 2. he was in a place where he had a right to be, and 3. he was in real danger of death or great bodily harm, or in such apparent danger as caused him in good faith to fear death or gr

11978–1978
King v. State green
ind · 1968
2 sentences

1978In support of his allegation he cites Banks v. State, (1971) 257 Ind. 530 , 276 N.E.2d 155 , wherein this Court set forth the necessary elements of self-defense as found in King v. State, (1968) 249 Ind. 699, 705 , 234 N.E.2d 465 : “Where one has taken the life of another human being, and thereafter contends that he did so in self-defense, he can only be successful in his contention if: 1. he acted without fault, 2. he was in a place where he had a right to be, and 3. he was in real danger of death or great bodily harm, or in such apparent danger as caused him in good faith to fear death or gr

1978In support of his allegation he cites Banks v. State, (1971) 257 Ind. 530 , 276 N.E.2d 155 , wherein this Court set forth the necessary elements of self-defense as found in King v. State, (1968) 249 Ind. 699, 705 , 234 N.E.2d 465 : “Where one has taken the life of another human being, and thereafter contends that he did so in self-defense, he can only be successful in his contention if: 1. he acted without fault, 2. he was in a place where he had a right to be, and 3. he was in real danger of death or great bodily harm, or in such apparent danger as caused him in good faith to fear death or gr

11978–1978
Hoover v. State green
ind · 1978
2 sentences

1978Hoover v. State (1978), 268 Ind. 566 , 376 N.E.2d 1152 ; Johnson v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 579 , 271 N.E.2d 123 .

1978Hoover v. State (1978), 268 Ind. 566 , 376 N.E.2d 1152 ; Johnson v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 579 , 271 N.E.2d 123 .

11978–1978
Johnson v. State green
ind · 1971
2 sentences

1978Hoover v. State (1978), 268 Ind. 566 , 376 N.E.2d 1152 ; Johnson v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 579 , 271 N.E.2d 123 .

1978Hoover v. State (1978), 268 Ind. 566 , 376 N.E.2d 1152 ; Johnson v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 579 , 271 N.E.2d 123 .

11978–1978
Clark v. State green
ind · 1976
2 sentences

1978Clark v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 161 , 352 N.E.2d 762 .

1978Clark v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 161 , 352 N.E.2d 762 .

11978–1978

Where else courts name it

IN 12 (1978–2017) LA 7 (2014–2024) RI 2 (2006–2014)

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