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prisoner challenge in Mississippi

9 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1962–2012 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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)

CaseFollowedCited
Brannon v. Stategreen
· 1947 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1962–1965
2 sentences

1965We pointed out in Brannon v. State, 202 Miss. 571, 583 , 29 So. 2d 916, 919 (1947), where the appellant, as here, was charged with constructive contempt, as follows : (T)his charge against appellant was one for constructive contempt and to sustain constructive contempt the law challenges the State to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt and clothes the prisoner with a presumption of innocence until that is done.

1965We pointed out in Brannon v. State, 202 Miss. 571, 583 , 29 So. 2d 916, 919 (1947), where the appellant, as here, was charged with constructive contempt, as follows : (T)his charge against appellant was one for constructive contempt and to sustain constructive contempt the law challenges the State to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt and clothes the prisoner with a presumption of innocence until that is done.

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Knox v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Although finding Martin’s argument was not ripe for appeal, the supreme court did conclude: “Section 47-5-139 is not viola-tive of Martin’s due process and equal protection rights by specifying criteria to consider in determining which inmates may or may not be considered for earned time allowance.” Id. at (¶ 33); see also Magee v. State, 914 So.2d 729, 737-38 (¶¶ 21, 22) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (rejecting defendant’s argument that section 47-5-139 violates his due process and equal protection rights under the Constitution); Knox v. State, 912 So.2d 1004, 1009-10 (¶¶ 25, 26) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (Pri

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Magee v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Although finding Martin’s argument was not ripe for appeal, the supreme court did conclude: “Section 47-5-139 is not viola-tive of Martin’s due process and equal protection rights by specifying criteria to consider in determining which inmates may or may not be considered for earned time allowance.” Id. at (¶ 33); see also Magee v. State, 914 So.2d 729, 737-38 (¶¶ 21, 22) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (rejecting defendant’s argument that section 47-5-139 violates his due process and equal protection rights under the Constitution); Knox v. State, 912 So.2d 1004, 1009-10 (¶¶ 25, 26) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (Pri

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Isiah Carl Green v. Dan v. McKaskle Acting Director, Texas Department of Correctionsgreen
ca5 · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009The court in Spears encouraged the trial courts to examine pro se pleadings, "using interrogatories as well as evidentiary hearings to do so, prior to deciding whether the prisoner can state a claim to satisfy Rule 12(b)(6)." Green v. McKaskle, 788 F.2d 1116, 1119 (5th Cir.1986). [5] The statute was revised in 1996, and section 1915(d) was re-designated as section 1915(e).

2009The court in Spears encouraged the trial courts to examine pro se pleadings, “using interrogatories as well as evidentiary hearings to do so, prior to deciding whether the prisoner can state a claim to satisfy Rule 12(b)(6).” Green v. McKaskle, 788 F.2d 1116, 1119 (5th Cir.1986). .

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State v. Paskowskigreen
tenncrimapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Bowersox v. State, 790 S.W.2d 363, 365 (Tex. 1990); State v. Paskowski, 647 S.W.2d 238, 240 (Tenn.Cr.App. 1983).

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Bowersox v. Stategreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Bowersox v. State, 790 S.W.2d 363, 365 (Tex. 1990); State v. Paskowski, 647 S.W.2d 238, 240 (Tenn.Cr.App. 1983).

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Matiyn v. Hendersongreen
ca2 · 1988 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Restated, the rule is that "there is no constitutionally based liberty interest that entitles a prisoner to a hearing or any other safeguards before being transferred from one prison to another, absent a state law or regulation conditioning such transfer on proof of misbehavior or other specified events." Matiyn v. Henderson, 841 F.2d 31, 34 (2nd Cir.1988).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
MacKey v. State green
missctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2010The Majority fails to address the Court of Appeals' attending analysis, i.e., "that a prisoner may not challenge the legality of a lenient suspended sentence only after he is unable to satisfy the conditions attached to that sentence." Id.

2010The Majority fails to address the Court of Appeals’ attending analysis, i.e., "that a prisoner may not challenge the legality of a lenient suspended sentence only after he is unable to satisfy the conditions attached to that sentence.” Id.

22007–2010
Martin v. State green
miss · 2004
1 sentence

2012Although finding Martin’s argument was not ripe for appeal, the supreme court did conclude: “Section 47-5-139 is not viola-tive of Martin’s due process and equal protection rights by specifying criteria to consider in determining which inmates may or may not be considered for earned time allowance.” Id. at (¶ 33); see also Magee v. State, 914 So.2d 729, 737-38 (¶¶ 21, 22) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (rejecting defendant’s argument that section 47-5-139 violates his due process and equal protection rights under the Constitution); Knox v. State, 912 So.2d 1004, 1009-10 (¶¶ 25, 26) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (Pri

12012–2012
CASINO-VICKSBURG v. Rawls green
miss · 2009
1 sentence

2009We have recently addressed a similar argument in Watts v. State, 2007-CP-00708-COA, 1 So.3d 886 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (¶ 8), cert. denied, 2007-CT-00708-SCT, 999 So.2d 1280 (Miss.2009), where this Court held that a prisoner may not challenge the legality of a lenient suspended sentence only after he is unable to satisfy the conditions attached to that sentence. ¶ 8.

12009–2009
Watts v. State green
missctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009We have recently addressed a similar argument in Watts v. State, 2007-CP-00708-COA, 1 So.3d 886 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (¶ 8), cert. denied, 2007-CT-00708-SCT, 999 So.2d 1280 (Miss.2009), where this Court held that a prisoner may not challenge the legality of a lenient suspended sentence only after he is unable to satisfy the conditions attached to that sentence. ¶ 8.

12009–2009
Rougeau v. Shepard green
miss · 1992
1 sentence

2009The statute states in pertinent part that a court may dismiss an in forma pauperis case "at any time if the court determines that ... the action or appeal (i) is frivolous or malicious; (ii) fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted; or (iii) seeks monetary relief against a defendant who is immune from such relief." 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (e)(2)(B). [6] Rougeau v. Shepard, 607 So.2d 1227 (Miss. 1992).

12009–2009
Ramsay v. Ramsay green
miss · 1921
2 sentences

1962A. 13 , in cases of constructive contempt, as follows: “* * * it is proper to adhere substantially to the method of. criminal procedure, except in the matter of jury trial, and the attachment or rule should be like an indictment, to the extent of giving the contemnor an opportunity to defend by informing him *634 concerning the nature and particulars of the offense charged.” In the case of Brannon v. State, 202 Miss. 571 , 29 So. 2d 916 , this Court said: “* * * this charge against appellant was one for constructive contempt and to sustain constructive contempt the law challenges the State to

1962A. 13 , in cases of constructive contempt, as follows: “* * * it is proper to adhere substantially to the method of. criminal procedure, except in the matter of jury trial, and the attachment or rule should be like an indictment, to the extent of giving the contemnor an opportunity to defend by informing him *634 concerning the nature and particulars of the offense charged.” In the case of Brannon v. State, 202 Miss. 571 , 29 So. 2d 916 , this Court said: “* * * this charge against appellant was one for constructive contempt and to sustain constructive contempt the law challenges the State to

11962–1962

Where else courts name it

CA 23 (1944–2025) FL 21 (1887–2025) KS 21 (1966–2026) PA 18 (1928–2020) NC 16 (1875–2024) MI 15 (1894–2025) GA 15 (1906–2021) MO 15 (1881–2002) MT 14 (2022–2024) OR 14 (1953–2025) NY 13 (1867–2012) IL 11 (1921–2022) MS 9 (1962–2012) VA 9 (1984–2026) MA 8 (1935–2012) CT 8 (1962–2024) WA 7 (1955–2010) MD 6 (1943–2001) TN 6 (1964–2008) AL 6 (1872–2000) AR 5 (1972–2024) NJ 5 (1951–2016) NM 5 (1964–1997) OH 4 (1922–2014) DE 4 (1942–1990) OK 4 (1925–2011) UT 4 (1997–2025) DC 4 (1988–2004) HI 4 (2000–2014) AZ 3 (1960–1968) NE 3 (1899–2024) WY 3 (1954–1986) RI 3 (1904–2018) NV 2 (1969–1998) AK 2 (1984–2025) IA 2 (1913–2013) SC 2 (1993–2002) TX 2 (1920–2025) ME 2 (1976–1978)

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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