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seriousness violation in Minnesota

69 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2025 10 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Modtlandgreen
minn · 2005 · cited in 38 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2008–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Austin, 295 N.W.2d 246, 250 (Minn. 1980). “[T]he [district] court must 1) designate the specific condition or conditions that were violated; 2) find that the violation was intentional or inexcusable; and 3) find that [the] need for confinement outweighs the policies favoring probation.” Id. 3 correctional treatment which can most effectively be provided if [they are] confined; or (iii) it would unduly depreciate the seriousness of the violation if probation were not revoked.” Modtland, 695 N.W.2d at 607 (quotation omitted).

2024In determining whether the third Austin factor is met, the district court should consider whether: (1) “confinement is necessary to protect the public from further criminal activity by the offender”; (2) “the offender is in need of correctional treatment which can most effectively be provided if he is confined”; or (3) “it would unduly depreciate the seriousness of the violation if probation were not revoked.” Modtland, 695 N.W.2d at 607 (quotation omitted).

1938
State v. Austingreen
minn · 1980 · cited in 43 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–2025
2 sentences

2025State v. Austin, 295 N.W.2d 246, 250 (Minn. 1980). “[T]he [district] court must 1) designate the specific condition or conditions that were violated; 2) find that the violation was intentional or inexcusable; and 3) find that [the] need for confinement outweighs the policies favoring probation.” Id. 3 correctional treatment which can most effectively be provided if [they are] confined; or (iii) it would unduly depreciate the seriousness of the violation if probation were not revoked.” Modtland, 695 N.W.2d at 607 (quotation omitted).

2025State v. Austin, 295 N.W.2d 246, 250 (Minn. 1980). “[T]he [district] court must 1) designate the specific condition or conditions that were violated; 2) find that the violation was intentional or inexcusable; and 3) find that [the] need for confinement outweighs the policies favoring probation.” Id. 3 correctional treatment which can most effectively be provided if [they are] confined; or (iii) it would unduly depreciate the seriousness of the violation if probation were not revoked.” Modtland, 695 N.W.2d at 607 (quotation omitted).

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Sterling Investment, Inc. v. State, Department of Commerce, Securities Divisiongreen
minn · 1979 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2016
2 sentences

2004Evidence "[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation." In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider's license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court's reversal of commissioner's revocation of real estate brokers' licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

2004Evidence “[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation.” In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider’s license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court’s reversal of commissioner’s revocation of real estate brokers’ licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

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In the Matter of Revocation of the Family Child Care License of Gail Burkegreen
minnctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2016
2 sentences

2016Relator’s brief describes the offenses and sanctions in 23 disciplinary cases decided by the Board, which relator argues involved more egregious violations by licensees but less severe sanctions than relator received. 6 “[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation.” In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn. App. 2003).

2004Evidence “[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation.” In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider’s license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court’s reversal of commissioner’s revocation of real estate brokers’ licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

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cluster 355881green
ca8 · 1978 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Western Waterproofing Co. v. Marshall, 576 F.2d 139, 142 (8th Cir.) (a willful violation is an act done voluntarily with either an intentional disregard of or plain indifference to statutory requirements), ce rt. denied, 439 U.S. 965 , 99 S.Ct. 452 , 58 L.Ed.2d 423 (1978).

1992See Western Waterproofing Co. v. Marshall, 576 F.2d 139, 142 (8th Cir.) (a willful violation is an act done voluntarily with either an intentional disregard of or plain indifference to statutory requirements), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 965 , 99 S.Ct. 452 , 58 L.Ed.2d 423 (1978).

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Ute Indian Tribe v. State Tax Commissiongreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Western Waterproofing Co. v. Marshall, 576 F.2d 139, 142 (8th Cir.) (a willful violation is an act done voluntarily with either an intentional disregard of or plain indifference to statutory requirements), ce rt. denied, 439 U.S. 965 , 99 S.Ct. 452 , 58 L.Ed.2d 423 (1978).

1992See Western Waterproofing Co. v. Marshall, 576 F.2d 139, 142 (8th Cir.) (a willful violation is an act done voluntarily with either an intentional disregard of or plain indifference to statutory requirements), ce rt. denied, 439 U.S. 965 , 99 S.Ct. 452 , 58 L.Ed.2d 423 (1978).

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Neaveill v. Andolsekgreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Western Waterproofing Co. v. Marshall, 576 F.2d 139, 142 (8th Cir.) (a willful violation is an act done voluntarily with either an intentional disregard of or plain indifference to statutory requirements), ce rt. denied, 439 U.S. 965 , 99 S.Ct. 452 , 58 L.Ed.2d 423 (1978).

1992See Western Waterproofing Co. v. Marshall, 576 F.2d 139, 142 (8th Cir.) (a willful violation is an act done voluntarily with either an intentional disregard of or plain indifference to statutory requirements), cert. denied, 439 U.S. 965 , 99 S.Ct. 452 , 58 L.Ed.2d 423 (1978).

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State v. Rottelogreen
minnctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Cf. State v. Rottelo, 798 N.W.2d 92, 94 (Minn. App. 2011) (stating that “[t]he district court made the appropriate [Austin] findings” where district court found on the third Austin factor that “confinement is necessary, because not to execute the sentence would unduly depreciate 7 the seriousness of the violation if probation were not revoked” and that “the only way [the court] can be assured that [defendant] does have treatment is to have it take place in a correctional facility because he has not kept in contact with Probation” (quotations omitted)), review denied (Minn. July 19, 2011).

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State of Minnesota v. August Latimothy Fleminggreen
minnctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015He asserts that he was only terminated from the program after a new individual was placed in charge, who was “simply unfamiliar with [Bartyzal]’s progress over the course of 6 years, and witnessed a few rules violations in a short period of time,” and that “[he] was terminated from a program in which he was making progress.” In addressing the third Austin factor, the district court stressed Bartyzal’s repeated failure to do the things that he had been ordered to do throughout his probationary period and expressed a belief that “it would unduly depreciate the seriousness of the violation if pro

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In Re the Insurance Agents' Licenses of Kanegreen
minnctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Evidence "[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation." In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider's license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court's reversal of commissioner's revocation of real estate brokers' licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

2004Evidence “[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation.” In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider’s license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court’s reversal of commissioner’s revocation of real estate brokers’ licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

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In Re the Distributor's License of Minnesota Tipboard Co.green
minnctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Evidence "[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation." In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider's license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court's reversal of commissioner's revocation of real estate brokers' licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

2004Evidence “[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation.” In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider’s license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court’s reversal of commissioner’s revocation of real estate brokers’ licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

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In Re Henry Youth Hockey Ass'n, License No. 02795green
minnctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Evidence "[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation." In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider's license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court's reversal of commissioner's revocation of real estate brokers' licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

2004Evidence “[T]he severity of an administrative sanction must reflect the seriousness of the violation.” In re Revocation of Family Child Care License of Burke, 666 N.W.2d 724, 728 (Minn.App.2003) (reversing revocation of daycare provider’s license as overly severe sanction); see also Haugen, 278 N.W.2d at 80-81 (affirming district court’s reversal of commissioner’s revocation of real estate brokers’ licenses as overly severe sanction); Henry Youth Hockey 511 N.W.2d at 457 (affirming revocation of gambling licenses as appropriately severe sanction); In re Insurance Licences of Kane, 473 N.W.2d 8

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Osborne green
minn · 2007
1 sentence

2015In 2005, however, th[e supreme] court repeated Austin’s direction to follow the 1970 draft in Modtland.” Osborne, 732 N.W.2d at 253 . 2 Allen also argues that it would not unduly depreciate the seriousness of the violation if his probation were not revoked.

12015–2015
Pletan v. Gaines green
minn · 1992
1 sentence

2006Pletan, 494 N.W.2d at 41 n. 3.

12006–2006
Johnson v. United States green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2006The Court rejected Johnson’s argument, stating that “the seriousness of the error claimed does not remove consideration of it from the ambit of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.” Id.

2006The Court rejected Johnson's argument, stating that "the seriousness of the error claimed does not remove consideration of it from the ambit of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure." Id.

12006–2006
United States v. Young green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2006The Court went on to state that it would be inappropriate to create out of whole cloth an exception to Fed.R.Crim.P. 52(b), and noted that such an exception “would skew [Rule 52(b)’s] careful balancing of our need to encourage all trial participants to seek a fair and accurate trial the first time around against our insistence that obvious injustice be promptly redressed.” Id. (quoting United States v. Young, 470 U.S. 1, 15 , 105 S.Ct. 1038 , 84 L.Ed.2d 1 (1985)).

2006The Court went on to state that it would be inappropriate to create out of whole cloth an exception to Fed.R.Crim.P. 52(b), and noted that such an exception “would skew [Rule 52(b)’s] careful balancing of our need to encourage all trial participants to seek a fair and accurate trial the first time around against our insistence that obvious injustice be promptly redressed.” Id. (quoting United States v. Young, 470 U.S. 1, 15 , 105 S.Ct. 1038 , 84 L.Ed.2d 1 (1985)).

12006–2006

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 480A.08 (48) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.14 (28) MN § Minn. Stat. § 14.69 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 152.022 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.135 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.342 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 624.713 (3)

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

IL 1547 (1963–2026) OH 70 (1999–2026) MN 69 (1986–2025) FL 57 (1939–2025) WI 19 (1979–2026) PA 17 (1976–2026) TN 14 (2001–2025) CA 13 (1935–2018) MA 10 (1983–2018) MS 9 (1941–2014) MD 8 (1985–2016) TX 7 (1973–2022) WA 6 (1968–2018) DC 6 (1975–2016) IA 6 (1987–2017) MO 5 (1983–2025) NY 5 (1974–2007) CO 5 (1990–2017) LA 4 (1986–2003) AK 4 (1970–1992) RI 4 (1998–2019) CT 3 (1990–1996) UT 3 (2015–2025) OR 3 (2012–2024) WY 3 (1970–2020) MT 2 (2012–2017) AZ 2 (2014–2024) VA 2 (1997–2005) MI 2 (1999–2016)

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.

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