80 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1993–2026 4 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Lyons v. Stategreen2 sentences2017Lyons v. State, 735 N.E.2d 1179, 1183-84 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), trans. denied. 2015Lyons v. State, 735 N.E.2d 1179, 1183-84 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), trans. denied; see also Gipson v. State, 459 N.E.2d 366, 368 (Ind. 1984). | 7 | 7 |
Finger v. Stategreen2 sentences2023It “entails something more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or hunch but considerably less than proof of wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” Id. “[A] set of individually innocent facts, when observed in conjunction, can be sufficient to create reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.” Finger v. State, 799 N.E.2d 528, 534 (Ind. 2003). 2017See Finger v. State, 799 N.E.2d 528, 533 (Ind. 2003) (“The reasonable suspicion inquiry is highly fact-sensitive and is reviewed under a sufficiency of the evidence standard. | 5 | 6 |
LW v. Stategreen2 sentences2016“The reasonable suspicion requirement is met where the facts known to the officer,, together with the reasonable inferences arising from such facts, would cause an ordinarily prudent person to believe criminal activity has occurred or is about to occur.” L.W. v. State, 926 N.E.2d 52, 55 (Ind.Ct.App.2010). [Stops initiated pursuant to Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 [ 20 L.Ed.2d 889 ] (1968) ] are limited in scope and purpose. 2013The reasonable-suspicion requirement is met “where the facts known to the officer, together with the reasonable inferences arising from such facts, would cause an ordinarily prudent person to believe criminal activity has occurred or is about to occur.” L.W. v. State, 926 N.E.2d 52, 55 (Ind.Ct.App.2010), reh’g denied. | 4 | 6 |
J.B. v. State of Indianagreen2 sentences2016Id. [13] Here, Officer Watson testified that he saw Hancock driving a maroon Kia the day before the arrest. 2016J.B. v. State, 30 N.E.3d 51, 55 (Ind.Ct.App.2015) (citations and quotation marks omitted). [17] Before applying the reasonable suspicion requirement to the facts of this case, we must first address Mullen’s claim that Terry does not apply to private property. | 4 | 5 |
Lampkins v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Lampkins v. State, 682 N.E.2d 1268, 1271 (Ind. 1997), modified on reh’g on other grounds, 685 N.E.2d 698 . 2006Lampkins v. State, 682 N.E.2d 1268, 1271 (Ind.1997), modified on reh'g on other grounds, 685 N.E.2d 698 . | 4 | 5 |
Gipson v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Lyons v. State, 735 N.E.2d 1179, 1183-84 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), trans. denied; see also Gipson v. State, 459 N.E.2d 366, 368 (Ind. 1984). 2013Lyons v. State, 735 N.E.2d 1179, 1183-1184 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), trans. denied; see also Gipson v. State, 459 N.E.2d 366, 368 (Ind. 1984). | 4 | 4 |
Teague v. Stategreen2 sentences2012“The reasonable suspicion standard is less demanding than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than a preponderance of the evidence, but it still requires at least a minimal level of objective justification and more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or hunch of criminal activity.” Teague v. State, 891 N.E.2d 1121, 1128 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008). 2010"The reasonable suspicion standard is less demanding than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than a preponderance of the evidence, but it still requires at least a minimal level of objective justification and more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or hunch of criminal activity." Teague v. State, 891 N.E.2d 1121, 1128 (Ind.Ct.App. 2008). | 3 | 4 |
Carter v. Stategreen2 sentences2002Carter v. State, 692 N.E.2d 464, 466 (Ind.Ct.App.1997). 2002Carter v. State, 692 N.E.2d 464, 466 (Ind.Ct.App.1997). | 3 | 4 |
State v. Atkinsgreen2 sentences2009In State v. Atkins, 834 N.E.2d 1028, 1032 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), trans. denied, another panel of this court held: Initially, we note that the reasonable suspicion analysis first articulated in Terry does not apply to this case. 2009In State v. Atkins, 834 N.E.2d 1028, 1032 (Ind.Ct.App.2005), trans. denied, another panel of this court held: Initially, we note that the reasonable suspicion analysis first articulated in Terry does not apply to this case. | 3 | 3 |
Francis v. Stategreen2 sentences2013Francis v. State, 764 N.E.2d 641, 644 (Ind.Ct.App.2002). 2006Id. | 2 | 4 |
Crabtree v. Stategreen2 sentences2023The reasonable suspicion requirement is satisfied when “the facts known to the officer, together with the reasonable inferences arising from such facts, would cause an ordinarily prudent person to believe that criminal activity has occurred or is about to occur.” Crabtree v. State, 762 N.E.2d 241, 246 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). 2023The reasonable suspicion requirement is satisfied when “the facts known to the officer, together with the reasonable inferences arising from such facts, would cause an ordinarily prudent person to believe that criminal activity has occurred or is about to occur.” Crabtree v. State, 762 N.E.2d 241, 246 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). | 2 | 3 |
Moultry v. Stategreen2 sentences2015Moultry v. State, 808 N.E.2d 168, 171 (Ind.Ct.App.2004). [14] In this case, Officer Wallace saw J.B. discard what he believed to be a firearm in a yard as J.B. walked along a sidewalk. 2012Moultry v. State, 808 N.E.2d 168, 171 (Ind. Ct. App. 9 2004). | 2 | 2 |
State v. DSgreen2 sentences2007State v. D.S., 685 So.2d 41, 43 (Fla.Ct.App.1996) (holding that school police officers are always subject to the reasonable suspicion standard for school searches "since the school police officer is a school official who is employed by the district School Board") (emphasis in original). 2007State v. D.S., 685 So.2d 41, 43 (Fla.Ct.App.1996) (holding that school police officers are always subject to the reasonable suspicion standard for school searches “since the school police officer is a school official who is employed by the district School Board”) (emphasis in original). | 2 | 2 |
United States v. Gregory L. Pricegreen2 sentences2000Similarly, the Seventh Circuit, in United States v. Price, 184 F.3d 637, 642 (7th Cir.1999) found that an anonymous tip that an amount of cocaine would be in a particular car, a description of the defendant and those traveling with him, where the trip originated, and where it would conclude, provided reasonable suspicion for a Terry stop. 2000Similarly, the Seventh Circuit, in United States v. Price, 184 F.3d 637, 642 (7th Cir.1999) found that an anonymous tip that an amount of cocaine would be in a particular car, a description of the defendant and those traveling with him, where the trip originated, and where it would conclude, provided reasonable suspicion for a Terry stop. | 2 | 2 |
United States v. Sanchez-Penagreen1 sentence2026Ct. App. 2004)). [14] The Nevada court also recognized that many jurisdictions have concluded that the reasonable suspicion standard is satisfied where the motorist is driving well below the speed limit and is engaged in another unusual driving behavior 2 indicative of intoxication, such as swerving in the travel lane, driving on the 3 4 5 shoulder of the road, straddling the lane, crossing the center line, or weaving 2 Wells v. State, 772 N.E.2d 487, 490 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). 3 U.S. v. Sanchez-Pena, 336 F.3d 431, 437 (5th Cir. 2003). 4 U.S. v. Botero-Ospina, 71 F.3d 783, 788 (10th Cir. 1995). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Carlos Botero-Ospinagreen1 sentence2026Ct. App. 2004)). [14] The Nevada court also recognized that many jurisdictions have concluded that the reasonable suspicion standard is satisfied where the motorist is driving well below the speed limit and is engaged in another unusual driving behavior 2 indicative of intoxication, such as swerving in the travel lane, driving on the 3 4 5 shoulder of the road, straddling the lane, crossing the center line, or weaving 2 Wells v. State, 772 N.E.2d 487, 490 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). 3 U.S. v. Sanchez-Pena, 336 F.3d 431, 437 (5th Cir. 2003). 4 U.S. v. Botero-Ospina, 71 F.3d 783, 788 (10th Cir. 1995). | 1 | 1 |
Wells v. Stategreen1 sentence2026Ct. App. 2004)). [14] The Nevada court also recognized that many jurisdictions have concluded that the reasonable suspicion standard is satisfied where the motorist is driving well below the speed limit and is engaged in another unusual driving behavior 2 indicative of intoxication, such as swerving in the travel lane, driving on the 3 4 5 shoulder of the road, straddling the lane, crossing the center line, or weaving 2 Wells v. State, 772 N.E.2d 487, 490 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). 3 U.S. v. Sanchez-Pena, 336 F.3d 431, 437 (5th Cir. 2003). 4 U.S. v. Botero-Ospina, 71 F.3d 783, 788 (10th Cir. 1995). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Darrell Paul Bertrand, United States of America v. John Owen Rapaegreen1 sentence2026Ct. App. 2004)). [14] The Nevada court also recognized that many jurisdictions have concluded that the reasonable suspicion standard is satisfied where the motorist is driving well below the speed limit and is engaged in another unusual driving behavior 2 indicative of intoxication, such as swerving in the travel lane, driving on the 3 4 5 shoulder of the road, straddling the lane, crossing the center line, or weaving 2 Wells v. State, 772 N.E.2d 487, 490 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002). 3 U.S. v. Sanchez-Pena, 336 F.3d 431, 437 (5th Cir. 2003). 4 U.S. v. Botero-Ospina, 71 F.3d 783, 788 (10th Cir. 1995). | 1 | 1 |
Kevin M. Clark v. State of Indianagreen1 sentence2024Clark v. State, 994 N.E.2d 252, 261 (Ind. 2013). | 1 | 1 |
| Erving Sanders v. State of Indianagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Campos v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Richardsongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Barrett v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Bogetti v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ertel v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Baldwin v. Reagangreen | 1 | 1 |
| Membres v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Richards v. Wisconsingreen | 1 | 1 |
| Turner v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Cardwell v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Gladneygreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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United States v. Arvizu
green
2 sentences2013Id. 2010Id. | 6 | 2005–2013 |
Illinois v. Wardlow
green
2 sentences2016The Atkins court observed that “the Terry stop and frisk rule applies to cases, involving a brief encounter between a citizen and a police officer on a public street.” Id, (citing Illinois v. Wardlow, 528 U.S., 119, 123 , 120 S.Ct. 673 , 145 L.Ed.2d 570 (2000)). 'The Atkins court concluded that the reasonable suspicion analysis articulated in Terry did not apply because the encounter between Atkins and the police did not occur on a public street but on Atkins’s “own property [the property on the side of his house], in a place where he had a right to be. 2016The Atkins court observed that “the Terry stop and frisk rule applies to cases, involving a brief encounter between a citizen and a police officer on a public street.” Id, (citing Illinois v. Wardlow, 528 U.S., 119, 123 , 120 S.Ct. 673 , 145 L.Ed.2d 570 (2000)). 'The Atkins court concluded that the reasonable suspicion analysis articulated in Terry did not apply because the encounter between Atkins and the police did not occur on a public street but on Atkins’s “own property [the property on the side of his house], in a place where he had a right to be. | 5 | 2005–2016 |
Lampkins v. State
green
2 sentences2013Lampkins v. State, 682 N.E.2d 1268, 1271 (Ind. 1997), modified on reh’g on other grounds, 685 N.E.2d 698 . 2006Lampkins v. State, 682 N.E.2d 1268, 1271 (Ind.1997), modified on reh'g on other grounds, 685 N.E.2d 698 . | 5 | 2000–2013 |
Terry v. Ohio
green
2 sentences2016“The reasonable suspicion requirement is met where the facts known to the officer,, together with the reasonable inferences arising from such facts, would cause an ordinarily prudent person to believe criminal activity has occurred or is about to occur.” L.W. v. State, 926 N.E.2d 52, 55 (Ind.Ct.App.2010). [Stops initiated pursuant to Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 [ 20 L.Ed.2d 889 ] (1968) ] are limited in scope and purpose. 2016“The reasonable suspicion requirement is met where the facts known to the officer,, together with the reasonable inferences arising from such facts, would cause an ordinarily prudent person to believe criminal activity has occurred or is about to occur.” L.W. v. State, 926 N.E.2d 52, 55 (Ind.Ct.App.2010). [Stops initiated pursuant to Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 [ 20 L.Ed.2d 889 ] (1968) ] are limited in scope and purpose. | 4 | 2005–2016 |
United States v. Sokolow
green
2 sentences2019We often call these encounters Terry Stops, where an officer may "stop and briefly detain a person for investigative purposes if the officer has a reasonable suspicion supported by articulable facts that criminal activity 'may be afoot.' " Id. (quoting United States v. Sokolow , 490 U.S. 1 , 7, 109 S.Ct. 1581 , 104 L.Ed.2d 1 (1989) ). 2012The Court noted that “innocent behavior will frequently provide the basis for a showing of probable cause,” that “[i]n making a determination of probable cause the relevant inquiry is not whether particular conduct is ‘innocent’ or ‘guilty,’ but the degree of suspicion that attaches to particular types of noncriminal acts,” and that this “principle applies equally well to the reasonable suspicion inquiry.” Id. at 10 , 109 S. Ct. at 1587 (quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 243-244 n.13, 103 S. Ct. 2317 , 2335 n.13 (1983), reh’g denied). | 2 | 2012–2019 |
Illinois v. Gates
green
2 sentences2012The Court noted that “innocent behavior will frequently provide the basis for a showing of probable cause,” that “[i]n making a determination of probable cause the relevant inquiry is not whether particular conduct is ‘innocent’ or ‘guilty,’ but the degree of suspicion that attaches to particular types of noncriminal acts,” and that this “principle applies equally well to the reasonable suspicion inquiry.” Id. at 10 , 109 S. Ct. at 1587 (quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 243-244 n.13, 103 S. Ct. 2317 , 2335 n.13 (1983), reh’g denied). 2012The Court noted that “innocent behavior will frequently provide the basis for a showing of probable cause,” that “[i]n making a determination of probable cause the relevant inquiry is not whether particular conduct is ‘innocent’ or ‘guilty,’ but the degree of suspicion that attaches to particular types of noncriminal acts,” and that this “principle applies equally well to the reasonable suspicion inquiry.” Id. at 10 , 109 S. Ct. at 1587 (quoting Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 243-244 n.13, 103 S. Ct. 2317 , 2335 n.13 (1983), reh’g denied). | 2 | 2012–2019 |
State v. Renzulli
green
2 sentences2018Likewise, "reasonable suspicion does not rise to the level of probable cause." State v. Renzulli , 958 N.E.2d 1143 , 1146 (Ind. 2011). 2012Using an anonymous-tip case from the United States Supreme Court, Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325 (1990), our Supreme Court concluded that in White, “the factors upholding the anonymous tip were the officers’ observations that validated the information received, substantiating the reasonable suspicion requirement.” Renzulli, 958 N.E.2d at 1147 . | 2 | 2012–2018 |
Washburn v. State
green
2 sentences2010Id. 2008Washburn v. State, 868 N.E.2d 594 (Ind.Ct.App.2007), trans. denied; see also Turner v. State, 878 N.E.2d 286 . | 2 | 2008–2010 |
Turner v. State
green
2 sentences2007Id. 2007Id. | 2 | 2007–2007 |
State v. Rincon
green
1 sentence2026However, the Supreme Court of Nevada disagreed and held that, “absent evidence of a traffic violation, there must be additional indicia of erratic driving or unusual behavior before a reasonable suspicion arises that a motorist who is driving slowly is intoxicated.” Id. at 237 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Prado Navarette v. California
green
2 sentences2024Paul, 189 N.E.3d at 1154. [18] This Court has explained the reasonable suspicion standard as follows: “‘Although a mere “hunch” does not create reasonable suspicion, the level of suspicion the standard requires is considerably less than proof of wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence, and obviously less than is necessary for probable cause.’” Glover, 140 S. Ct. [1183,] 1187 (quoting Navarette v. California, 572 U.S. 393, 397 , 134 S. Ct. 1683 , 188 L.Ed.2d 680 (2014)). . . . 2024Paul, 189 N.E.3d at 1154. [18] This Court has explained the reasonable suspicion standard as follows: “‘Although a mere “hunch” does not create reasonable suspicion, the level of suspicion the standard requires is considerably less than proof of wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence, and obviously less than is necessary for probable cause.’” Glover, 140 S. Ct. [1183,] 1187 (quoting Navarette v. California, 572 U.S. 393, 397 , 134 S. Ct. 1683 , 188 L.Ed.2d 680 (2014)). . . . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| United States v. Sean Sowards green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Meredith v. State green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Joanna S. Robinson v. State of Indiana green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Polson v. State green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Gregory Johnson v. State of Indiana green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Illinois v. Caballes green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| State v. Bulington green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Patrick Austin v. State of Indiana green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Rodriguez v. United States green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Sampson v. United States green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Alabama v. White green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Kellems v. State green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| State v. Hawkins green | 1 | 2006–2006 |
| State v. Glass green | 1 | 2003–2003 |
| Tumblin v. State green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| Luster v. State green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Eule FORD, Appellant, v. Leatrice J. DOWD; Alvin J. Wilson; City of Pagedale, Missouri, Appellee green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| United States v. Montoya De Hernandez green | 1 | 1993–1993 |
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.