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source doctrine in Hawaii

9 Hawaii opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Hawaii 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Brightergreen
haw · 1980 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–2002
2 sentences

2002Addressing circumstances under which a search warrant was issued in part on unlawfully obtained information, the Lopez court observed that "[u]nder the independent source exception, a 'search warrant is not constitutionally defective because it is based, in part, on illegally seized evidence where sufficient probable cause exists to issue the warrant without relying on the suppressed evidence.' ” Id. at 447-48 , 896 P.2d at 903 -04 (quoting Brighter).

1995The independent source exception We have stated that “ ‘[a] subsequent search even under warrant based upon the evidence obtained in the former tainted search is also tainted.’ ” Brighter, 63 Haw. at 100 , 621 P.2d at 379 (quoting State v. Boynton, 58 Haw. 530, 535 , 574 P.2d 1330, 1334 (1978)).

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Wong Sun v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 2 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1964–1995
2 sentences

1995Id. at 441—42, 104 S.Ct. at 2507-08 (citing Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920) and Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , 83 S.Ct. 407 , 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963)). 27 The Williams majority justified its adherence to the independent source doctrine by stating, inter alia, that “[w]hen challenged evidence has an independent source, exclusion of such evidence would put the police in a worse position than they would have been in absent any error or violation.” Id. at 443, 104 S.Ct. at 2509. (emphasis added).

1995Id. at 441—42, 104 S.Ct. at 2507-08 (citing Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920) and Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , 83 S.Ct. 407 , 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963)). 27 The Williams majority justified its adherence to the independent source doctrine by stating, inter alia, that “[w]hen challenged evidence has an independent source, exclusion of such evidence would put the police in a worse position than they would have been in absent any error or violation.” Id. at 443, 104 S.Ct. at 2509. (emphasis added).

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Greyhound Corporation v. Howard Sparks, Administratorgreen
ca5 · 1960 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021E.g., Greyhound Corp. v. Sparks, 283 F.2d 44, 48 (5th Cir. 1960) (noting that the car was traveling at “a speed no less than 40 miles per hour (nearly 60 feet per second)”); Eggleston v. Louisiana & A. Ry.

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Jenkins v. Wisegreen
haw · 1978 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The AOAO is correct that “[u]nder an agreement of sale, the legal title to the property remains in the seller,” and “upon the execution and delivery of the agreement of sale, there accrues to the [buyer] an equitable interest in the land.” Jenkins v. Wise, 58 Haw. 592, 596 , 574 P.2d 1337, 1341 (1978).

2016The AOAO is correct that “[u]nder an agreement of sale, the legal title to the property remains in the seller,” and “upon the execution and delivery of the agreement of sale, there accrues to the [buyer] an equitable interest in the land.” Jenkins v. Wise, 58 Haw. 592, 596 , 574 P.2d 1337, 1341 (1978).

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State v. Boyntongreen
haw · 1978 · cited in 1 Hawaii opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995The independent source exception We have stated that “ ‘[a] subsequent search even under warrant based upon the evidence obtained in the former tainted search is also tainted.’ ” Brighter, 63 Haw. at 100 , 621 P.2d at 379 (quoting State v. Boynton, 58 Haw. 530, 535 , 574 P.2d 1330, 1334 (1978)).

1995The independent source exception We have stated that “ ‘[a] subsequent search even under warrant based upon the evidence obtained in the former tainted search is also tainted.’ ” Brighter, 63 Haw. at 100 , 621 P.2d at 379 (quoting State v. Boynton, 58 Haw. 530, 535 , 574 P.2d 1330, 1334 (1978)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Lopez green
haw · 1995
2 sentences

2010Id. at 447-48 , 896 P.2d at 903-04 .

2002Addressing circumstances under which a search warrant was issued in part on unlawfully obtained information, the Lopez court observed that "[u]nder the independent source exception, a 'search warrant is not constitutionally defective because it is based, in part, on illegally seized evidence where sufficient probable cause exists to issue the warrant without relying on the suppressed evidence.' ” Id. at 447-48 , 896 P.2d at 903 -04 (quoting Brighter).

22002–2010
State v. Poaipuni green
haw · 2002
1 sentence

2017The Poaipuni court noted that, "[a]lthough we have characterized the independent source doctrine as an 'exception' to the exclusionary rule, it is, in essence, simply a corollary of the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” Poaipuni, 98 Hawai'i at 393 n.6, 49 F.3d at 359 n.6.

12017–2017
Aames Funding Corp. v. Mores green
haw · 2005
1 sentence

2016Thus, the affidavit provided enough information to satisfy DCRCP Rule 12.1 and did not “merely assert[ ] that title was at issue!.]” Aames, 107 Hawai'i at 99 , 110 P.3d at 1046 . Í8] The AOAO argues that the agreement of sale cannot serve as the source of a claim to title because the agreement gave An only an equitable interest in the Property and legal title remained with Nose.

12016–2016
Nix v. Williams green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2012Although inapplicable to the case before it, Williams II concluded that the independent source doctrine was “wholly consistent with and justifie[d] adoption of the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule.” Id. at 432 .

2012Although inapplicable to the case before it, Williams II concluded that the independent source doctrine was “wholly consistent with and justifie[d] adoption of the inevitable discovery exception to the exclusionary rule.” Id. at 432 .

12012–2012
Montalvo v. Lapez green
haw · 1994
2 sentences

2004The source of this instruction is Montalvo v. Lapez, 77 Hawai'i 282 , 884 P.2d 345 (1994).

2004The source of this instruction is Montalvo v. Lapez, 77 Hawai'i 282 , 884 P.2d 345 (1994).

12004–2004
Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States green
scotus · 1920
2 sentences

1995Id. at 441—42, 104 S.Ct. at 2507-08 (citing Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920) and Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , 83 S.Ct. 407 , 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963)). 27 The Williams majority justified its adherence to the independent source doctrine by stating, inter alia, that “[w]hen challenged evidence has an independent source, exclusion of such evidence would put the police in a worse position than they would have been in absent any error or violation.” Id. at 443, 104 S.Ct. at 2509. (emphasis added).

1995Id. at 441—42, 104 S.Ct. at 2507-08 (citing Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920) and Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , 83 S.Ct. 407 , 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963)). 27 The Williams majority justified its adherence to the independent source doctrine by stating, inter alia, that “[w]hen challenged evidence has an independent source, exclusion of such evidence would put the police in a worse position than they would have been in absent any error or violation.” Id. at 443, 104 S.Ct. at 2509. (emphasis added).

11995–1995
Warren v. Territory of Hawaii green
ca9 · 1941
2 sentences

1964Close to home is Warren v. Territory, 9 Cir., 119 F.2d 936 (decided on appeal from this jurisdiction), in which it is stated at p. 938 on authority of the Silverthorne case that: "[K]nowledge of facts gained from a proper independent source such as here obtained may be used, *226 though it also may be obtained from an illegal act." Recently, in Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , it was asserted in respect to the independent source doctrine (at pp. 487-488): "We need not hold that all evidence is `fruit of the poisonous tree' simply because it would not have come to light but for the ill

1964Close to home is Warren v. Territory, 9 Cir., 119 F.2d 936 (decided on appeal from this jurisdiction), in which it is stated at p. 938 on authority of the Silverthorne case that: “[K] nowledge of facts gained from a proper independent source such as here obtained may be used, though it also may be obtained from an illegal act.” Recently, in Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 , it was asserted in respect to the independent source doctrine (at pp.-487-488) : “We need not bold that all' evidence is ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ simply because it would not have come to light but for the illeg

11964–1964

Statutes the citing opinions construe

HI § Haw. Rev. Stat. § 712-1243 (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

TX 308 (1894–2026) NY 161 (1857–2025) CA 105 (1965–2026) IL 70 (1950–2024) PA 69 (1948–2025) WA 66 (1976–2025) NM 61 (1989–2026) NJ 45 (1975–2025) LA 43 (1956–2025) OR 41 (1979–2025) CO 36 (1982–2026) MI 33 (1975–2025) GA 33 (1941–2024) MA 30 (1979–2025) WI 29 (1955–2025) MD 29 (1979–2025) TN 28 (1977–2023) FL 27 (1981–2026) CT 23 (1976–2026) AZ 23 (1984–2024) ID 22 (1949–2021) DE 21 (1965–2026) OH 21 (1967–2025) MO 19 (1973–2023) UT 18 (1991–2020) NC 18 (1941–2017) IA 16 (1898–2021) VA 15 (2000–2024) ME 14 (1922–2025) MN 13 (1942–2024) DC 12 (1974–2021) AK 12 (1971–2025) KY 12 (1945–2024) IN 11 (1972–2017) MT 11 (1983–2024) KS 10 (1989–2011) MS 10 (1968–2026) SD 10 (1985–2024) HI 9 (1964–2021) ND 8 (1894–2018) NV 7 (2000–2018) AL 6 (1917–2002) SC 6 (1985–2026) WY 5 (1976–2022) VT 5 (1964–2011) NH 4 (2005–2025) WV 4 (1981–2016) NE 4 (1983–2022) OK 3 (1979–2019) RI 3 (1970–2024) VI 2 (1998–2015)

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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