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Graham standard in Maryland

11 Maryland opinions name it 3 courts 1975–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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
Richardson v. McGriffgreen
md · 2000 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2008–2022
2 sentences

2022Several lawmakers indicated that the standard they sought to adopt was more restrictive than the Graham standard, which, as noted above, requires only that an officer’s use of force “fall[] within a range of conduct which is objectively ‘reasonable’ under the Fourth Amendment’” and does not consider “whether there [a]re other alternatives available.” Richardson, 361 Md. at 455 (quoting Schulz, 44 F.3d at 649 ).

2022Several lawmakers indicated that the standard they sought to adopt was more restrictive than the Graham standard, which, as noted above, requires only that an officer’s use of force “fall[] within a range of conduct which is objectively ‘reasonable’ under the Fourth Amendment’” and does not consider “whether there [a]re other alternatives available.” Richardson, 361 Md. at 455 (quoting Schulz, 44 F.3d at 649 ).

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Graham v. Connorgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–2022
2 sentences

2022Although the Graham standard also refers to “the amount of force that is necessary in a particular situation,” Graham, 490 U.S. at 397 (emphasis added),41 the Legislature plainly intended to enact a standard more restrictive of police officers’ use of force than Graham.

2022Although the Graham standard also refers to “the amount of force that is necessary in a particular situation,” Graham, 490 U.S. at 397 (emphasis added),41 the Legislature plainly intended to enact a standard more restrictive of police officers’ use of force than Graham.

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State v. Pagottogreen
md · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022For example, the objective reasonableness test has been applied to claims that an officer’s use of force violated the Maryland Constitution,2 constituted an unlawful battery or other tort,3 or rose to the level of a crime.4 In applying Graham, Maryland courts have said that the reasonableness of an officer’s use of force depends only on “the circumstances at the moment or moments directly preceding the use of . . . force.” Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v. Hart, 167 See, e.g., Blair, 469 Md. at 22-23 (“Whether a police officer has used 2 excessive force in violation of the Maryland Declarat

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Schulz v. Longgreen
ca8 · 1995 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Several lawmakers indicated that the standard they sought to adopt was more restrictive than the Graham standard, which, as noted above, requires only that an officer’s use of force “fall[] within a range of conduct which is objectively ‘reasonable’ under the Fourth Amendment’” and does not consider “whether there [a]re other alternatives available.” Richardson, 361 Md. at 455 (quoting Schulz, 44 F.3d at 649 ).

2022Several lawmakers indicated that the standard they sought to adopt was more restrictive than the Graham standard, which, as noted above, requires only that an officer’s use of force “fall[] within a range of conduct which is objectively ‘reasonable’ under the Fourth Amendment’” and does not consider “whether there [a]re other alternatives available.” Richardson, 361 Md. at 455 (quoting Schulz, 44 F.3d at 649 ).

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Cagle v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022For example, the objective reasonableness test has been applied to claims that an officer’s use of force violated the Maryland Constitution,2 constituted an unlawful battery or other tort,3 or rose to the level of a crime.4 In applying Graham, Maryland courts have said that the reasonableness of an officer’s use of force depends only on “the circumstances at the moment or moments directly preceding the use of . . . force.” Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v. Hart, 167 See, e.g., Blair, 469 Md. at 22-23 (“Whether a police officer has used 2 excessive force in violation of the Maryland Declarat

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Estate of Blair v. Austingreen
md · 2020 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022For example, the objective reasonableness test has been applied to claims that an officer’s use of force violated the Maryland Constitution,2 constituted an unlawful battery or other tort,3 or rose to the level of a crime.4 In applying Graham, Maryland courts have said that the reasonableness of an officer’s use of force depends only on “the circumstances at the moment or moments directly preceding the use of . . . force.” Mayor & City Council of Baltimore v. Hart, 167 See, e.g., Blair, 469 Md. at 22-23 (“Whether a police officer has used 2 excessive force in violation of the Maryland Declarat

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Erlewine v. Happgreen
mdctspecapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Gen. 33] 39 Md.

2022Gen. 33] 39 Md.

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Wilson v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022App. 593, 604-05, 607 (2018) (noting in a case affirming a police officer’s convictions for first-degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony or crime of violence, that when “an officer has been accused of using excessive force in the course of an arrest, evidence is relevant as to whether the officer’s actions [were] objectively reasonable” under the Graham standard); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.

2022App. 593, 604-05, 607 (2018) (noting in a case affirming a police officer’s convictions for first-degree assault and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony or crime of violence, that when “an officer has been accused of using excessive force in the course of an arrest, evidence is relevant as to whether the officer’s actions [were] objectively reasonable” under the Graham standard); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.

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Moore v. Stategreen
md · 2005 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022In adopting a “necessary” standard, lawmakers said that they aimed to “raise[] the standard substantially,”30 by allowing 29 “[T]he failure of a single bill in the General Assembly may be due to many reasons.” Moore v. State, 388 Md. 623, 641 (2005).

2022In adopting a “necessary” standard, lawmakers said that they aimed to “raise[] the standard substantially,”30 by allowing 29 “[T]he failure of a single bill in the General Assembly may be due to many reasons.” Moore v. State, 388 Md. 623, 641 (2005).

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Okwa v. Harpergreen
md · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Okwa, supra, 360 Md. at 203-05 , 757 A.2d 118 ; Hines v. French, 157 Md.App. 536, 574-75 , 852 A.2d 1047 (2004) (“The standards for analyzing claims of excessive force are the same under Arti cles 24 and 26 of the Maryland Constitution as that under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”); Tavakoli-Nouri v. State, 139 Md.App. 716, 730 , 779 A.2d 992 (2001) (“Such excessive force could be a violation of Article 24 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights....”) Accordingly, we hold that the trial court did not err in submitting the Espinas’ Article 24 claim to the jury.

2013See, e.g., Okwa, supra, 360 Md. at 203-05 , 757 A.2d 118 ; Hines v. French, 157 Md.App. 536, 574-75 , 852 A.2d 1047 (2004) (“The standards for analyzing claims of excessive force are the same under Arti cles 24 and 26 of the Maryland Constitution as that under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”); Tavakoli-Nouri v. State, 139 Md.App. 716, 730 , 779 A.2d 992 (2001) (“Such excessive force could be a violation of Article 24 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights....”) Accordingly, we hold that the trial court did not err in submitting the Espinas’ Article 24 claim to the jury.

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Hines v. Frenchgreen
mdctspecapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Okwa, supra, 360 Md. at 203-05 , 757 A.2d 118 ; Hines v. French, 157 Md.App. 536, 574-75 , 852 A.2d 1047 (2004) (“The standards for analyzing claims of excessive force are the same under Arti cles 24 and 26 of the Maryland Constitution as that under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”); Tavakoli-Nouri v. State, 139 Md.App. 716, 730 , 779 A.2d 992 (2001) (“Such excessive force could be a violation of Article 24 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights....”) Accordingly, we hold that the trial court did not err in submitting the Espinas’ Article 24 claim to the jury.

2013See, e.g., Okwa, supra, 360 Md. at 203-05 , 757 A.2d 118 ; Hines v. French, 157 Md.App. 536, 574-75 , 852 A.2d 1047 (2004) (“The standards for analyzing claims of excessive force are the same under Arti cles 24 and 26 of the Maryland Constitution as that under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”); Tavakoli-Nouri v. State, 139 Md.App. 716, 730 , 779 A.2d 992 (2001) (“Such excessive force could be a violation of Article 24 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights....”) Accordingly, we hold that the trial court did not err in submitting the Espinas’ Article 24 claim to the jury.

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Tavakoli-Nouri v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See, e.g., Okwa, supra, 360 Md. at 203-05 , 757 A.2d 118 ; Hines v. French, 157 Md.App. 536, 574-75 , 852 A.2d 1047 (2004) (“The standards for analyzing claims of excessive force are the same under Arti cles 24 and 26 of the Maryland Constitution as that under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”); Tavakoli-Nouri v. State, 139 Md.App. 716, 730 , 779 A.2d 992 (2001) (“Such excessive force could be a violation of Article 24 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights....”) Accordingly, we hold that the trial court did not err in submitting the Espinas’ Article 24 claim to the jury.

2013See, e.g., Okwa, supra, 360 Md. at 203-05 , 757 A.2d 118 ; Hines v. French, 157 Md.App. 536, 574-75 , 852 A.2d 1047 (2004) (“The standards for analyzing claims of excessive force are the same under Arti cles 24 and 26 of the Maryland Constitution as that under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”); Tavakoli-Nouri v. State, 139 Md.App. 716, 730 , 779 A.2d 992 (2001) (“Such excessive force could be a violation of Article 24 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights....”) Accordingly, we hold that the trial court did not err in submitting the Espinas’ Article 24 claim to the jury.

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cluster 733408green
ca4 · 1997 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The Graham standard denies judges and hearing panelists the luxury of armchair analysis: “I should have thought that the Court in [Tennessee v. ]Garner[, 471 U.S. 1 , 105 S.Ct. 1694 , 85 L.Ed.2d 1 (1985) ] /Graham made one thing clear—that those in robes should not strip those in uniform even of the right to self-protection.” Elliott v. Leavitt, 105 F.3d 174, 178 (4th Cir.1997) (reversing officer’s police excessive force conviction in case involving intoxicated and violent complaining witness).

2001The Graham standard denies judges and hearing panelists the luxury of armchair analysis: “I should have thought that the Court in [Tennessee v. ]Garner[, 471 U.S. 1 , 105 S.Ct. 1694 , 85 L.Ed.2d 1 (1985) ] /Graham made one thing clear—that those in robes should not strip those in uniform even of the right to self-protection.” Elliott v. Leavitt, 105 F.3d 174, 178 (4th Cir.1997) (reversing officer’s police excessive force conviction in case involving intoxicated and violent complaining witness).

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Eisenberg, Admin. v. Air Cond., Inc.green
md · 1961 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
2 sentences

1975Accord Eisenberg v. Air Cond., Inc., 225 Md. 324, 337 , 170 A. 2d 743, 748-9 (1961). *430 Here, the transaction on which Lawrence relied for recoupment arose out of the same transaction, which formed the basis for Graham’s claim.

1975Accord Eisenberg v. Air Cond., Inc., 225 Md. 324, 337 , 170 A. 2d 743, 748-9 (1961). *430 Here, the transaction on which Lawrence relied for recoupment arose out of the same transaction, which formed the basis for Graham’s claim.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company v. BALTIMORE STEAM COMPANY green
md · 1999
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Richardson v. McGriff, 361 Md. 437, 485-86 , 762 A.2d 48 (2000); Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 160-61 , 725 A.2d 549 (1999).

2008See, e.g., Richardson v. McGriff, 361 Md. 437, 485-86 , 762 A.2d 48 (2000); Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 160-61 , 725 A.2d 549 (1999).

21999–2008
Shoemaker v. Smith green
md · 1999
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Richardson v. McGriff, 361 Md. 437, 485-86 , 762 A.2d 48 (2000); Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 160-61 , 725 A.2d 549 (1999).

2008See, e.g., Richardson v. McGriff, 361 Md. 437, 485-86 , 762 A.2d 48 (2000); Shoemaker v. Smith, 353 Md. 143, 160-61 , 725 A.2d 549 (1999).

21999–2008
Randall v. Peaco green
mdctspecapp · 2007
2 sentences

2022As already noted, the Graham standard does not make this conception of necessity “central or mandatory,” Harmon, supra, at 1172, as “the reasonableness of a police officer’s use of . . . force” under that standard “is not measured by what other measures the officer could have employed,” Randall, 175 Md.

2022As already noted, the Graham standard does not make this conception of necessity “central or mandatory,” Harmon, supra, at 1172, as “the reasonableness of a police officer’s use of . . . force” under that standard “is not measured by what other measures the officer could have employed,” Randall, 175 Md.

12022–2022
Greenholtz v. Inmates of the Nebraska Penal & Correctional Complex green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2019Holly emphasizes the Greenholtz Court's observation that "[i]f parole determinations are encumbered by procedures that states regard as burdensome and unwarranted, they may abandon or curtail parole." Id. at 13 , 99 S.Ct. 2100 .

2019Holly emphasizes the Greenholtz Court's observation that "[i]f parole determinations are encumbered by procedures that states regard as burdensome and unwarranted, they may abandon or curtail parole." Id. at 13 , 99 S.Ct. 2100 .

12019–2019
People v. Lehmkuhl green
coloctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2017A division of the Colorado intermediate appellate court also addressed a Graham challenge to multiple term-of-years sentences in People v. Lehmkuhl, 369 P.3d 635 (Colo. App. 2013).

2017A division of the Colorado intermediate appellate court also addressed a Graham challenge to multiple term-of-years sentences in People v. Lehmkuhl, 369 P.3d 635 (Colo. App. 2013).

12017–2017
Espina v. Prince George's County green
mdctspecapp · 2013
2 sentences

2014Rather, an Article 24 claim is viable if a claimant can prove excessive force under the Graham test.... 215 Md.App. at 653-54 , 82 A.3d 1240 (emphasis supplied).

2014Rather, an Article 24 claim is viable if a claimant can prove excessive force under the Graham test.... 215 Md.App. at 653-54 , 82 A.3d 1240 (emphasis supplied).

12014–2014
Murray International Freight Corp. v. Graham green
md · 1989
2 sentences

2010This Court held that the determination of whether Graham was an employee was not essential to the resolution of Graham's claim for compensation and, more importantly for present purposes, "Murray International could not have appealed from that `judgment.'" 315 Md. at 550, 555 A.2d at 505 .

2010This Court held that the determination of whether Graham was an employee was not essential to the resolution of Graham’s claim for compensation and, more importantly for present purposes, “Murray International could not have appealed from that ‘judgment.’ ” 315 Md. at 550, 555 A.2d at 505 .

12010–2010
Tennessee v. Garner green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2001The Graham standard denies judges and hearing panelists the luxury of armchair analysis: “I should have thought that the Court in [Tennessee v. ]Garner[, 471 U.S. 1 , 105 S.Ct. 1694 , 85 L.Ed.2d 1 (1985) ] /Graham made one thing clear—that those in robes should not strip those in uniform even of the right to self-protection.” Elliott v. Leavitt, 105 F.3d 174, 178 (4th Cir.1997) (reversing officer’s police excessive force conviction in case involving intoxicated and violent complaining witness).

2001The Graham standard denies judges and hearing panelists the luxury of armchair analysis: “I should have thought that the Court in [Tennessee v. ]Garner[, 471 U.S. 1 , 105 S.Ct. 1694 , 85 L.Ed.2d 1 (1985) ] /Graham made one thing clear—that those in robes should not strip those in uniform even of the right to self-protection.” Elliott v. Leavitt, 105 F.3d 174, 178 (4th Cir.1997) (reversing officer’s police excessive force conviction in case involving intoxicated and violent complaining witness).

12001–2001
Deering v. Reich green
ca7 · 1999
2 sentences

2000In Deering v. Reich, 183 F.3d 645 (7th Cir.1999), Reinhold Deering was fatally shot by deputy sheriff James Reich.

2000In Deering v. Reich, 183 F.3d 645 (7th Cir.1999), Reinhold Deering was fatally shot by deputy sheriff James Reich.

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (6)

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Where else courts name it

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