overbreadth doctrine in North Carolina

11 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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 (7)

Case	Followed	Cited
Broadrick v. Oklahomagreen scotus · 1973 · cited in 5 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1978–2015 2 sentences 1978In speaking to a similar contention, Mr. Justice Brennan, for the Supreme Court of the United States, in Zwickler v. Koota, 389 U.S. 241 , 19 L.Ed. 2d 444 , 88 S.Ct. 391 (1967), stated: “[H]is constitutional attack is that the statute, although lacking neither clarity nor precision, is void for 243 ‘overbreadth,’ that is, that it offends the constitutional principle that ‘a governmental purpose to control or prevent activities constitutionally subject to state regulation may not be achieved by means which sweep unnecessarily broadly and thereby invade the area of protected freedoms.’ [Citatio 1978In speaking to a similar contention, Mr. Justice Brennan, for the Supreme Court of the United States, in Zwickler v. Koota, 389 U.S. 241 , 19 L.Ed. 2d 444 , 88 S.Ct. 391 (1967), stated: “[H]is constitutional attack is that the statute, although lacking neither clarity nor precision, is void for 243 ‘overbreadth,’ that is, that it offends the constitutional principle that ‘a governmental purpose to control or prevent activities constitutionally subject to state regulation may not be achieved by means which sweep unnecessarily broadly and thereby invade the area of protected freedoms.’ [Citatio	3	5
United States v. Williamsgreen scotus · 2008 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015In an overbreadth analysis, the reviewing court must “construe the challenged statute.” United States v. Williams, 553 U.S. 285, 293 , 128 S. Ct. 1830, 1838 , 170 L. 2015In an overbreadth analysis, the reviewing court must “construe the challenged statute.” United States v. Williams, 553 U.S. 285, 293 , 128 S. Ct. 1830, 1838 , 170 L.	2	2
Treants Enterprises, Inc. v. Onslow Countygreen · 1989 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–2012 2 sentences 2012Thus, the fact that individuals can participate in plaintiffs' sweepstakes and watch their video games without payment of consideration does not establish that the State is without power to regulate how sweepstakes are conducted. "`The overbreadth doctrine holds that a law is void on its face if it sweeps within its ambit not solely activity that is subject to governmental control, but also includes within its prohibition the practice of a protected constitutional right.'" Treants Enters., Inc. v. Onslow County, 94 N.C.App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los An 2012Thus, the fact that individuals can participate in plaintiffs' sweepstakes and watch their video games without payment of consideration does not establish that the State is without power to regulate how sweepstakes are conducted. "`The overbreadth doctrine holds that a law is void on its face if it sweeps within its ambit not solely activity that is subject to governmental control, but also includes within its prohibition the practice of a protected constitutional right.'" Treants Enters., Inc. v. Onslow County, 94 N.C.App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los An	2	2
Schultz and Assoc. v. Ingramgreen · 1978 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 2 sentences 1987See Schultz and Assoc. v. Ingram, 38 N.C.App. 422 , 248 S.E. 2d 345 (1978). 1987See Schultz and Assoc. v. Ingram, 38 N.C.App. 422 , 248 S.E. 2d 345 (1978).	2	2
Ruth Clark and Charles E. Bunker, and Cross-Appellants v. The City of Los Angeles, and Cross-Appelleesgreen ca9 · 1981 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–2012 2 sentences 2012Thus, the fact that individuals can participate in plaintiffs' sweepstakes and watch their video games without payment of consideration does not establish that the State is without power to regulate how sweepstakes are conducted. "`The overbreadth doctrine holds that a law is void on its face if it sweeps within its ambit not solely activity that is subject to governmental control, but also includes within its prohibition the practice of a protected constitutional right.'" Treants Enters., Inc. v. Onslow County, 94 N.C.App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los An 2012App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los Angeles, 650 F.2d 1033, 1039 (9th Cir. 1981), cert. denied, 456 U.S. 927 , 72 L.	1	2
State v. Mellogreen ncctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012For purposes of an overbreadth challenge, "the challenger has the right to argue the unconstitutionality of the law as to the rights of others, not just as the ordinance is applied to him." State v. Mello, 200 N.C.App. 561, 564 , 684 S.E.2d 477, 480 (2009). 2012For purposes of an overbreadth challenge, "the challenger has the right to argue the unconstitutionality of the law as to the rights of others, not just as the ordinance is applied to him." State v. Mello, 200 N.C.App. 561, 564 , 684 S.E.2d 477, 480 (2009).	1	1
United States v. David T. Dellingergreen ca7 · 1973 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 1 sentence 1978E.g., Zwickler v. Koota, 389 U.S. 241 , 88 S.Ct. 391 , 19 L.Ed. 2d 444 (1967); United States v. Dellinger, 472 F. 2d 340, 357 (7th Cir. 1972), cert. den., 410 U.S. 970 (1973); State ex rel.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

Case	Cited	Years
Grand Laboratories, Inc. v. Schweiker green scotus · 1982 2 sentences 2012Thus, the fact that individuals can participate in plaintiffs' sweepstakes and watch their video games without payment of consideration does not establish that the State is without power to regulate how sweepstakes are conducted. "`The overbreadth doctrine holds that a law is void on its face if it sweeps within its ambit not solely activity that is subject to governmental control, but also includes within its prohibition the practice of a protected constitutional right.'" Treants Enters., Inc. v. Onslow County, 94 N.C.App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los An 2012App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los Angeles, 650 F.2d 1033, 1039 (9th Cir. 1981), cert. denied, 456 U.S. 927 , 72 L.	2	1996–2012
Narel v. Liburdi green scotus · 1982 2 sentences 2012Thus, the fact that individuals can participate in plaintiffs' sweepstakes and watch their video games without payment of consideration does not establish that the State is without power to regulate how sweepstakes are conducted. "`The overbreadth doctrine holds that a law is void on its face if it sweeps within its ambit not solely activity that is subject to governmental control, but also includes within its prohibition the practice of a protected constitutional right.'" Treants Enters., Inc. v. Onslow County, 94 N.C.App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los An 2012App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los Angeles, 650 F.2d 1033, 1039 (9th Cir. 1981), cert. denied, 456 U.S. 927 , 72 L.	2	1996–2012
Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason green ncctapp · 1984 2 sentences 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969). 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969).	2	1987–1987
Zwickler v. Koota green scotus · 1967 2 sentences 1978In speaking to a similar contention, Mr. Justice Brennan, for the Supreme Court of the United States, in Zwickler v. Koota, 389 U.S. 241 , 19 L.Ed. 2d 444 , 88 S.Ct. 391 (1967), stated: “[H]is constitutional attack is that the statute, although lacking neither clarity nor precision, is void for 243 ‘overbreadth,’ that is, that it offends the constitutional principle that ‘a governmental purpose to control or prevent activities constitutionally subject to state regulation may not be achieved by means which sweep unnecessarily broadly and thereby invade the area of protected freedoms.’ [Citatio 1978In speaking to a similar contention, Mr. Justice Brennan, for the Supreme Court of the United States, in Zwickler v. Koota, 389 U.S. 241 , 19 L.Ed. 2d 444 , 88 S.Ct. 391 (1967), stated: “[H]is constitutional attack is that the statute, although lacking neither clarity nor precision, is void for 243 ‘overbreadth,’ that is, that it offends the constitutional principle that ‘a governmental purpose to control or prevent activities constitutionally subject to state regulation may not be achieved by means which sweep unnecessarily broadly and thereby invade the area of protected freedoms.’ [Citatio	2	1978–1978
Hest Technologies, Inc. v. State ex rel. Perdue green nc · 2012 2 sentences 2015Perdue, 366 N.C. 289 , 301-02, 749 S.E.2d 429 , 438 (2012) (quoting Broadrick, 413 U.S. at 615 , 37 L.Ed.2d at 846 , 93 S.Ct. at 2918 )), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 187 L.Ed.2d 34 , 134 S.Ct. 99 (2013). 2015Perdue, 366 N.C. 289 , 301-02, 749 S.E.2d 429 , 438 (2012) (quoting Broadrick, 413 U.S. at 615 , 37 L.Ed.2d at 846 , 93 S.Ct. at 2918 )), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 187 L.Ed.2d 34 , 134 S.Ct. 99 (2013).	1	2015–2015
Ho Myung Moolsan Co. v. Manitou Mineral Water, Inc. neutral scotus · 2013 1 sentence 2015Perdue, 366 N.C. 289 , 301-02, 749 S.E.2d 429 , 438 (2012) (quoting Broadrick, 413 U.S. at 615 , 37 L.Ed.2d at 846 , 93 S.Ct. at 2918 )), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 187 L.Ed.2d 34 , 134 S.Ct. 99 (2013).	1	2015–2015
Underwood v. Harkins neutral scotus · 2013 1 sentence 2015Perdue, 366 N.C. 289 , 301-02, 749 S.E.2d 429 , 438 (2012) (quoting Broadrick, 413 U.S. at 615 , 37 L.Ed.2d at 846 , 93 S.Ct. at 2918 )), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 187 L.Ed.2d 34 , 134 S.Ct. 99 (2013).	1	2015–2015
Melichar v. Ost green scotus · 1982 1 sentence 2012Thus, the fact that individuals can participate in plaintiffs' sweepstakes and watch their video games without payment of consideration does not establish that the State is without power to regulate how sweepstakes are conducted. "`The overbreadth doctrine holds that a law is void on its face if it sweeps within its ambit not solely activity that is subject to governmental control, but also includes within its prohibition the practice of a protected constitutional right.'" Treants Enters., Inc. v. Onslow County, 94 N.C.App. 453, 458 , 380 S.E.2d 602, 604 (1989) (quoting Clark v. City of Los An	1	2012–2012
State v. Banks green nc · 1978 2 sentences 1995State v. Banks, 295 N.C. 399 , 245 S.E.2d 743 (1978). 1995State v. Banks, 295 N.C. 399 , 245 S.E.2d 743 (1978).	1	1995–1995
Harwell Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim green ncctapp · 1970 2 sentences 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969). 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969).	1	1987–1987
Harwell Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim green nc · 1970 2 sentences 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969). 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969).	1	1987–1987
Manpower of Guilford County, Inc. v. Hedgecock green · 1979 2 sentences 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969). 1987Robins & Weill, Inc. v. Mason, 70 N.C.App. 537 , 320 S.E.2d 693 (1984); Manpower, Inc. v. Hedgecock, 42 N.C.App. 515 , 257 S.E.2d 109 (1979); Enterprises, Inc. v. Heim, 6 N.C.App. 548 , 170 S.E.2d 540 , modified, 276 N.C. 475 , 173 S.E.2d 316 (1969).	1	1987–1987
Wrenn v. California green scotus · 1973 1 sentence 1978E.g., Zwickler v. Koota, 389 U.S. 241 , 88 S.Ct. 391 , 19 L.Ed. 2d 444 (1967); United States v. Dellinger, 472 F. 2d 340, 357 (7th Cir. 1972), cert. den., 410 U.S. 970 (1973); State ex rel.	1	1978–1978

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