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miscarriage of justice exception in Montana

12 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Montana 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Redcrowgreen
mont · 1999 · cited in 7 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2003The miscarriage of justice exception must be “a constitutional violation [that] has probably resulted in the conviction of one who is actually innocent.” State v. Redcrow, 1999 MT 95, ¶ 33 , 294 Mont. 252, ¶ 33 , 980 P.2d 622, ¶ 33 . ¶21 Raugust offers that “the gravamen of [his] post-conviction relief claims” is newly discovered evidence of the following: (1) the State mishandled one of the weapons found at the scene of the offense; and (2) Rory Ross, a key eyewitness to the offense, actually confessed to the offense while waiting in the County Attorney’s office to testify in Raugust’s trial.

2003The miscarriage of justice exception must be “a constitutional violation [that] has probably resulted in the conviction of one who is actually innocent.” State v. Redcrow, 1999 MT 95, ¶ 33 , 294 Mont. 252, ¶ 33 , 980 P.2d 622, ¶ 33 . ¶21 Raugust offers that “the gravamen of [his] post-conviction relief claims” is newly discovered evidence of the following: (1) the State mishandled one of the weapons found at the scene of the offense; and (2) Rory Ross, a key eyewitness to the offense, actually confessed to the offense while waiting in the County Attorney’s office to testify in Raugust’s trial.

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Schlup v. Delored
scotus · 1995 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013
2 sentences

2013A claim of innocence, for purposes of the miscarriage of justice exception, “is procedural, rather than substantive.” Schlup, 513 U.S. at 314 , 115 S. Ct. at 860 .

2013A claim of innocence, for purposes of the miscarriage of justice exception, “is procedural, rather than substantive.” Schlup, 513 U.S. at 314 , 115 S. Ct. at 860 .

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House v. Bellgreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Schlup, 513 U.S. at 327-28 , 115 S. Ct. at 867 ; House v. Bell, 547 U.S. 518, 538 , 126 S. Ct. 2064, 2077 (2006).

2013Schlup, 513 U.S. at 327-28 , 115 S. Ct. at 867 ; House v. Bell, 547 U.S. 518, 538 , 126 S. Ct. 2064, 2077 (2006).

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Bousley v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Stated concisely, “ ‘actual innocence’ means factual innocence, not mere legal insufficiency.” Bousley v. United States, 523 U.S. 614, 623-24 , 118 S. Ct. 1604, 1611 (1998).

2013Stated concisely, “ ‘actual innocence’ means factual innocence, not mere legal insufficiency.” Bousley v. United States, 523 U.S. 614, 623-24 , 118 S. Ct. 1604, 1611 (1998).

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cluster 749834green
ca9 · 1997 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Herrera, 506 U.S. at 404-05 , 113 S. Ct. at 862-63 ; Carriger v. Stewart, 132 F.3d 463, 477 (9th Cir. 1997) (en banc).

2013Herrera, 506 U.S. at 404-05 , 113 S. Ct. at 862-63 ; Carriger v. Stewart, 132 F.3d 463, 477 (9th Cir. 1997) (en banc).

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Smith v. Murraygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Regrettably, this conception of substantive and procedural claims missed the mark and is prone to generate confusion. ¶112 It is true that the miscarriage of justice exception is concerned with “actual innocence,” as distinct from “legal innocence.” This distinction was mentioned in Sawyer, 505 U.S. at 339-40 , 112 S. Ct. at 2518-19 , and can be traced back to Smith v. Murray, 477 U.S. 527, 537-38, 106 S. Ct. 2661, 2668 (1986).

2013Regrettably, this conception of substantive and procedural claims missed the mark and is prone to generate confusion. ¶112 It is true that the miscarriage of justice exception is concerned with “actual innocence,” as distinct from “legal innocence.” This distinction was mentioned in Sawyer, 505 U.S. at 339-40 , 112 S. Ct. at 2518-19 , and can be traced back to Smith v. Murray, 477 U.S. 527, 537-38, 106 S. Ct. 2661, 2668 (1986).

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State v. Nicholsgreen
mont · 1999 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Nichols, 1999 MT 212, ¶ 20 , 295 Mont. 489, ¶ 20 , 986 P.2d 1093, ¶ 20 (citations omitted). ¶17 Here, the District Court concluded that Evert’s “amended” petition was a procedurally barred second or subsequent petition because Evert had already amended the petition once when his previous attorney filed the “supplemental petition.” The court also noted that all claims that Evert could have appealed were barred from review under postconviction relief.

2007State v. Nichols, 1999 MT 212, ¶ 20 , 295 Mont. 489, ¶ 20 , 986 P.2d 1093, ¶ 20 (citations omitted). ¶17 Here, the District Court concluded that Evert’s “amended” petition was a procedurally barred second or subsequent petition because Evert had already amended the petition once when his previous attorney filed the “supplemental petition.” The court also noted that all claims that Evert could have appealed were barred from review under postconviction relief.

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State v. Rosalesgreen
mont · 2000 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Rosales, 2000 MT 89, ¶ 7 , 299 Mont. 226, ¶ 7 , 999 P.2d 313, ¶ 7 (citations omitted). 5 ¶17 Here, Phillips has not claimed that he is actually innocent of felony theft.

2002State v. Rosales, 2000 MT 89, ¶ 7 , 299 Mont. 226, ¶ 7 , 999 P.2d 313, ¶ 7 (citations omitted). 5 ¶17 Here, Phillips has not claimed that he is actually innocent of felony theft.

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State v. Perrygreen
mont · 1988 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000DISCUSSION 1. ¶Did the District Court err when it denied Paige's petition for postconviction relief? 2. ¶Paige asserts that the District Court erred when it dismissed his petition and denied him an evidentiary hearing where he could present evidence that his guilty plea was coerced, that he was impaired at the time of the plea because of his use of Nortriptyline, an antidepressant medication, and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel from his attorney Mansch. 3. ¶In response, the State points out that Paige's petition for postconviction relief was untimely pursuant to § 46-21-102,

2000DISCUSSION 1. ¶Did the District Court err when it denied Paige's petition for postconviction relief? 2. ¶Paige asserts that the District Court erred when it dismissed his petition and denied him an evidentiary hearing where he could present evidence that his guilty plea was coerced, that he was impaired at the time of the plea because of his use of Nortriptyline, an antidepressant medication, and that he received ineffective assistance of counsel from his attorney Mansch. 3. ¶In response, the State points out that Paige's petition for postconviction relief was untimely pursuant to § 46-21-102,

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Jordan v. State green
mont · 2007
2 sentences

2023Jordan v. State, 2007 MT 165, ¶ 5 , 338 Mont. 113 , 162 P.3d 863 .

2023Jordan v. State, 2007 MT 165, ¶ 5 , 338 Mont. 113 , 162 P.3d 863 .

12023–2023
State v. Abe green
mont · 2001
2 sentences

2013It is true (see Beach I, ¶ 40) that we deemed it appropriate to apply the Clark factors to a postconviction petition alleging newly discovered evidence in Crosby , ¶ 20, and in State v. Abe, 2001 MT 260, ¶¶ 8-13 , 307 Mont. 233 , 37 P.3d 77 .

2013It is true (see Beach I, ¶ 40) that we deemed it appropriate to apply the Clark factors to a postconviction petition alleging newly discovered evidence in Crosby , ¶ 20, and in State v. Abe, 2001 MT 260, ¶¶ 8-13 , 307 Mont. 233 , 37 P.3d 77 .

12013–2013
Sawyer v. Whitley green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2013Regrettably, this conception of substantive and procedural claims missed the mark and is prone to generate confusion. ¶112 It is true that the miscarriage of justice exception is concerned with “actual innocence,” as distinct from “legal innocence.” This distinction was mentioned in Sawyer, 505 U.S. at 339-40 , 112 S. Ct. at 2518-19 , and can be traced back to Smith v. Murray, 477 U.S. 527, 537-38, 106 S. Ct. 2661, 2668 (1986).

2013Regrettably, this conception of substantive and procedural claims missed the mark and is prone to generate confusion. ¶112 It is true that the miscarriage of justice exception is concerned with “actual innocence,” as distinct from “legal innocence.” This distinction was mentioned in Sawyer, 505 U.S. at 339-40 , 112 S. Ct. at 2518-19 , and can be traced back to Smith v. Murray, 477 U.S. 527, 537-38, 106 S. Ct. 2661, 2668 (1986).

12013–2013
Herrera v. Collins green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2013Herrera, 506 U.S. at 404-05 , 113 S. Ct. at 862-63 ; Carriger v. Stewart, 132 F.3d 463, 477 (9th Cir. 1997) (en banc).

2013Herrera, 506 U.S. at 404-05 , 113 S. Ct. at 862-63 ; Carriger v. Stewart, 132 F.3d 463, 477 (9th Cir. 1997) (en banc).

12013–2013
State v. Wells green
mont · 2001
2 sentences

2005State v. Wells, 2001 MT 55, ¶ 10 , 304 Mont. 329, ¶ 10 , 21 P.3d 610, ¶ 10 .

2005State v. Wells, 2001 MT 55, ¶ 10 , 304 Mont. 329, ¶ 10 , 21 P.3d 610, ¶ 10 .

12005–2005
Ashcroft, Attorney General v. American Civil Liberties Union neutral
scotus · 2003
1 sentence

2003The paramount importance of avoiding the injustice of executing one who is actually innocent thus requires application of the Carrier standard.... [T]he Carrier `probably resulted' standard rather than the more stringent Sawyer standard must govern the miscarriage of justice inquiry when a petitioner who has been sentenced to death raises a claim of actual innocence to avoid a procedural bar...." Schlup, 513 U.S. at 324-27 , 115 S.Ct. at 866-67 , 130 L.Ed.2d at 834-36 . ¶ 82 On October 14, 2003, the high court granted certiorari in a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Haley v. Cockrell (5th

12003–2003
Biddle Street Bistro, Inc. v. Tlj Co., L. L. C. green
scotus · 2003
2 sentences

2003The paramount importance of avoiding the injustice of executing one who is actually innocent thus requires application of the Carrier standard.... [T]he Carrier ‘probably resulted’ standard rather than the more stringent Sawyer standard must govern the miscarriage of justice inquiry when a petitioner who has been sentenced to death raises a claim of actual innocence to avoid a procedural bar....” Schlup, 513 U.S. at 324-27, 115 S.Ct. at 866-67, 130 L.Ed.2d at 834-36. ¶82 On October 14, 2003, the high court granted certiorari in a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Haley v. Cockrell (5th Cir.

2003The paramount importance of avoiding the injustice of executing one who is actually innocent thus requires application of the Carrier standard.... [T]he Carrier `probably resulted' standard rather than the more stringent Sawyer standard must govern the miscarriage of justice inquiry when a petitioner who has been sentenced to death raises a claim of actual innocence to avoid a procedural bar...." Schlup, 513 U.S. at 324-27 , 115 S.Ct. at 866-67 , 130 L.Ed.2d at 834-36 . ¶ 82 On October 14, 2003, the high court granted certiorari in a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Haley v. Cockrell (5th

12003–2003
Beach v. Day green
mont · 1996
2 sentences

2003Beach v. Day (1996), 275 Mont. 370, 374 , 913 P.2d 622, 624 . ¶52 More recently, in State v. Redcrow, 1999 MT 95 , 294 Mont. 252 , 980 P.2d 622 , this Court considered what a petitioner for postconviction relief was required to demonstrate in order to overcome § 46-21-102, MCA.

2003Beach v. Day (1996), 275 Mont. 370, 374 , 913 P.2d 622, 624 . ¶52 More recently, in State v. Redcrow, 1999 MT 95 , 294 Mont. 252 , 980 P.2d 622 , this Court considered what a petitioner for postconviction relief was required to demonstrate in order to overcome § 46-21-102, MCA.

12003–2003
Haley v. Cockrell green
ca5 · 2002
2 sentences

2003The paramount importance of avoiding the injustice of executing one who is actually innocent thus requires application of the Carrier standard.... [T]he Carrier ‘probably resulted’ standard rather than the more stringent Sawyer standard must govern the miscarriage of justice inquiry when a petitioner who has been sentenced to death raises a claim of actual innocence to avoid a procedural bar....” Schlup, 513 U.S. at 324-27, 115 S.Ct. at 866-67, 130 L.Ed.2d at 834-36. ¶82 On October 14, 2003, the high court granted certiorari in a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Haley v. Cockrell (5th Cir.

2003The paramount importance of avoiding the injustice of executing one who is actually innocent thus requires application of the Carrier standard.... [T]he Carrier ‘probably resulted’ standard rather than the more stringent Sawyer standard must govern the miscarriage of justice inquiry when a petitioner who has been sentenced to death raises a claim of actual innocence to avoid a procedural bar....” Schlup, 513 U.S. at 324-27, 115 S.Ct. at 866-67, 130 L.Ed.2d at 834-36. ¶82 On October 14, 2003, the high court granted certiorari in a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case, Haley v. Cockrell (5th Cir.

12003–2003
State v. Barth green
mont · 1995
2 sentences

2000Moreover, we previously held in Petition of Gray (1995), 274 Mont. 1 , 908 P.2d 1352 , that the statute of limitations for postconviction petitions is a "jurisdictional limit on litigation and its waiver may only be justified by a clear file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm (5 of 6)3/29/2007 10:45:53 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm miscarriage of justice, one so obvious that the judgment is rendered a complete nullity." Petition of Gray, 274 Mont. at 2 , 908 P.2d at 1352 ; see also State v. Perry

2000Moreover, we previously held in Petition of Gray (1995), 274 Mont. 1 , 908 P.2d 1352 , that the statute of limitations for postconviction petitions is a "jurisdictional limit on litigation and its waiver may only be justified by a clear file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm (5 of 6)3/29/2007 10:45:53 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm miscarriage of justice, one so obvious that the judgment is rendered a complete nullity." Petition of Gray, 274 Mont. at 2 , 908 P.2d at 1352 ; see also State v. Perry

12000–2000
In Re Petition of Gray green
mont · 1995
2 sentences

2000Moreover, we previously held in Petition of Gray (1995), 274 Mont. 1 , 908 P.2d 1352 , that the statute of limitations for postconviction petitions is a "jurisdictional limit on litigation and its waiver may only be justified by a clear file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm (5 of 6)3/29/2007 10:45:53 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm miscarriage of justice, one so obvious that the judgment is rendered a complete nullity." Petition of Gray, 274 Mont. at 2 , 908 P.2d at 1352 ; see also State v. Perry

2000Moreover, we previously held in Petition of Gray (1995), 274 Mont. 1 , 908 P.2d 1352 , that the statute of limitations for postconviction petitions is a "jurisdictional limit on litigation and its waiver may only be justified by a clear file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm (5 of 6)3/29/2007 10:45:53 AM file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/cu1046/Desktop/opinions/99-242%20Opinion.htm miscarriage of justice, one so obvious that the judgment is rendered a complete nullity." Petition of Gray, 274 Mont. at 2 , 908 P.2d at 1352 ; see also State v. Perry

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 46-21-102 (11) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 46-21-105 (5)

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

MA 156 (1984–2026) CO 27 (2020–2026) CA 25 (1965–2026) PA 22 (2005–2026) MT 12 (2000–2023) DE 11 (2014–2025) GA 10 (1999–2023) MI 6 (1969–2024) TX 5 (1997–2016) MO 5 (2000–2015) DC 3 (1999–2001) NY 3 (2014–2018) WA 3 (2013–2018) NJ 2 (2009–2018) NM 2 (1989–1993) NV 2 (2021–2022)

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