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considerable challenge in Maryland

9 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2013 0 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Motor Vehicle Administration v. Shradergreen
md · 1991 · cited in 5 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1994–2011
2 sentences

2006Applying the balancing test of Terry, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 , to the case sub judice, we first observe that the State of Maryland has a “compelling interest in controlling and preventing drunk driving.” Rowe, 363 Md. at 442 , 769 A.2d 879 ; see also Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939 (1991) (explaining that “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is ‘to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace’ ”).

2006Applying the balancing test of Terry, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 , to the case sub judice, we first observe that the State of Maryland has a “compelling interest in controlling and preventing drunk driving.” Rowe, 363 Md. at 442 , 769 A.2d 879 ; see also Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939 (1991) (explaining that “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is ‘to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace’ ”).

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Willis v. Stategreen
md · 1985 · cited in 7 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1987–2011
2 sentences

1995The dual nature of such pronouncements is amply demonstrated by Willis v. State, 302 Md. 363 , 488 A.2d 171 (1985), where we noted that the General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws was “to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace." Id. at 369-70 , 488 A.2d 171 .

1995The dual nature of such pronouncements is amply demonstrated by Willis v. State, 302 Md. 363 , 488 A.2d 171 (1985), where we noted that the General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws was “to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace." Id. at 369-70 , 488 A.2d 171 .

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Motor Vehicle Administration v. Richardsgreen
md · 1999 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2001–2013
2 sentences

2013As this Court has previously explained, “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace.” Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Richards, 356 Md. 356, 372-73 , 739 A.2d 58, 67-68 (1999) (alterations in original) (citation and quotation marks omitted).

2013As this Court has previously explained, “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace.” Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Richards, 356 Md. 356, 372-73 , 739 A.2d 58, 67-68 (1999) (alterations in original) (citation and quotation marks omitted).

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State v. Moongreen
md · 1981 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001These measures, some of which are decades old, are primarily designed to enhance the ability of prosecutors to deal effectively with the drunk driver problem.’ ”) (quoting Willis v. State, 302 Md. 363, 369-70 , 488 A.2d 171, 175 (1985)) (Cole, J.); State v. Moon, 291 Md. 463, 485 , 436 A.2d 420, 431 (1981) (Eldridge and Davidson, JJ., dissenting) (mentioning the “societal interest in successful prosecution of drunk drivers”).

2001These measures, some of which are decades old, are primarily designed to enhance the ability of prosecutors to deal effectively with the drunk driver problem.’ ”) (quoting Willis v. State, 302 Md. 363, 369-70 , 488 A.2d 171, 175 (1985)) (Cole, J.); State v. Moon, 291 Md. 463, 485 , 436 A.2d 420, 431 (1981) (Eldridge and Davidson, JJ., dissenting) (mentioning the “societal interest in successful prosecution of drunk drivers”).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Terry v. Ohio green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2006Applying the balancing test of Terry, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 , to the case sub judice, we first observe that the State of Maryland has a “compelling interest in controlling and preventing drunk driving.” Rowe, 363 Md. at 442 , 769 A.2d 879 ; see also Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939 (1991) (explaining that “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is ‘to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace’ ”).

2006Applying the balancing test of Terry, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 , to the case sub judice, we first observe that the State of Maryland has a “compelling interest in controlling and preventing drunk driving.” Rowe, 363 Md. at 442 , 769 A.2d 879 ; see also Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939 (1991) (explaining that “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is ‘to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace’ ”).

12006–2006
Rowe v. State green
md · 2001
2 sentences

2006Applying the balancing test of Terry, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 , to the case sub judice, we first observe that the State of Maryland has a “compelling interest in controlling and preventing drunk driving.” Rowe, 363 Md. at 442 , 769 A.2d 879 ; see also Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939 (1991) (explaining that “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is ‘to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace’ ”).

2006Applying the balancing test of Terry, 392 U.S. 1 , 88 S.Ct. 1868 , 20 L.Ed.2d 889 , to the case sub judice, we first observe that the State of Maryland has a “compelling interest in controlling and preventing drunk driving.” Rowe, 363 Md. at 442 , 769 A.2d 879 ; see also Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939 (1991) (explaining that “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving laws ... is ‘to meet the considerable challenge created by this problem by enacting a series of measures to rid our highways of the drunk driver menace’ ”).

12006–2006
Hare v. Motor Vehicle Administration green
md · 1992
2 sentences

2001See, e.g., Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Richards, 356 Md. 356, 374 , 739 A.2d 58, 68 (1999) (discussing “the administrative goals of the MVA in ridding Maryland roadways of drunk drivers”); Hare v. Motor Vehicle Admin., 326 Md. 296 , 604 A.2d 914 , (1992) (noting “[s]tate’s interest in protecting its citizens from drunk drivers and, as a means of doing so, encouraging suspected drunk drivers to take the test, thus facilitating their prosecution.”); Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939, 943 (1991) (observing “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving law

2001See, e.g., Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Richards, 356 Md. 356, 374 , 739 A.2d 58, 68 (1999) (discussing “the administrative goals of the MVA in ridding Maryland roadways of drunk drivers”); Hare v. Motor Vehicle Admin., 326 Md. 296 , 604 A.2d 914 , (1992) (noting “[s]tate’s interest in protecting its citizens from drunk drivers and, as a means of doing so, encouraging suspected drunk drivers to take the test, thus facilitating their prosecution.”); Motor Vehicle Admin. v. Shrader, 324 Md. 454, 464 , 597 A.2d 939, 943 (1991) (observing “[t]he General Assembly’s goal in enacting the drunk driving law

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MD § Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-205.1 (6)

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 10 (1999–2011) MD 9 (1987–2013) CA 4 (1992–2024) NY 4 (1982–2014) MA 2 (2002–2024) FL 2 (1988–1998)

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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