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rationale underlying rule in North Carolina

9 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2018 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Grunewald v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1957 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2013
2 sentences

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

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State v. Mooregreen
nc · 2012 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015“The rationale underlying this rule is that the value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” Id. (citation, internal quotation marks, and brackets omitted).

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

12
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. v. Hoodgreen
nc · 1945 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Hartford , 225 N.C. at 362 , 34 S.E.2d at 204 (holding that a trial court cannot exercise its discretion *175 to change venue "until the allegations of the complaint are traversed").

2018See Hartford , 225 N.C. at 362 , 34 S.E.2d at 204 (holding that a trial court cannot exercise its discretion *175 to change venue "until the allegations of the complaint are traversed").

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State v. Laddgreen
nc · 1983 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

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State v. McCallgreen
nc · 1975 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

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State v. Wardgreen
nc · 2001 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

2013“We have consistently held that the State may not introduce evidence that a defendant exercised his [F]ifth [A]mendment right to remain silent.” If a defendant has been given his Miranda warnings, “his silence may not be used against him.” The rationale underlying this rule is that “[t]he value of constitutional privileges is largely destroyed if persons can be penalized for relying on them.” State v. Moore, _ N.C. _, _, 726 S.E.2d 168, 172 (2012) (citing State v. Ward, 354 N.C. 231, 250 , 555 S.E.2d 251, 264 (2001) (internal citation omitted), and quoting State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 283 , 30

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United States v. Atkinsongreen
scotus · 1936 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Nonetheless, the rationale underlying the doctrine in criminal cases generally, correcting errors that "seriously affect the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings," United States v. Atkinson, 297 U.S. 157, 160 , 56 S.Ct. 391, 392 , 80 L.Ed. 555, 557 (1936), applies with great force here.

2001Nonetheless, the rationale underlying the doctrine in criminal cases generally, correcting errors that "seriously affect the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings," United States v. Atkinson, 297 U.S. 157, 160 , 56 S.Ct. 391, 392 , 80 L.Ed. 555, 557 (1936), applies with great force here.

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Dept. of Transp. v. First Bank of Schaumburggreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000To avoid misleading and confusing the jury, the evidence should be confined to the value directly at issue, which is the value of the improved property as a whole.” Department of Transp. v. First Bank of Schaumburg, 631 N.E.2d 1145, 1149 (Ill.

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McPherson v. High Point Memorial Hospital, Inc.green
ncctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987See McPherson v. Hospital, 43 N.C.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Boston green
ncctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2015As a result, the extent to which “the State may use a defendant’s silence at trial depends on the circumstances of the defendant’s silence and the purpose for which the State intends to use such silence.” State v. Boston, 191 N.C.

12015–2015
Fedoronko v. American Defender Life Insurance green
ncctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2000So, while the claim of privilege may not be used against defendant [or a witness] in a subsequent criminal prosecution, an inference that his testimony would have been unfavorable to him is available to his opponent in a civil cause in which defendant [or a witness] pleads the privilege.” *495 Fedoronko, 69 N.C.

12000–2000
State v. Mercer green
nc · 1969
2 sentences

1989The rationale underlying the defense was explained as follows in State v. Mercer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 (1969), overruled on other grounds, State v. Caddell, 287 N.C. 266 , 215 S.E. 2d 348 (1975), the first case recognizing the defense in this jurisdiction: “The absence of consciousness not only precludes the existence of any specific mental state, but also excludes the possibility of a voluntary act without which there can be no criminal liability.” Id. at 116, 165 S.E. 2d at 334 (quoting 1 Wharton’s Criminal Law and Procedure § 50, at 116 (1957)).

1989The rationale underlying the defense was explained as follows in State v. Mercer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 (1969), overruled on other grounds, State v. Caddell, 287 N.C. 266 , 215 S.E. 2d 348 (1975), the first case recognizing the defense in this jurisdiction: “The absence of consciousness not only precludes the existence of any specific mental state, but also excludes the possibility of a voluntary act without which there can be no criminal liability.” Id. at 116, 165 S.E. 2d at 334 (quoting 1 Wharton’s Criminal Law and Procedure § 50, at 116 (1957)).

11989–1989
State v. Caddell green
nc · 1975
2 sentences

1989The rationale underlying the defense was explained as follows in State v. Mercer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 (1969), overruled on other grounds, State v. Caddell, 287 N.C. 266 , 215 S.E. 2d 348 (1975), the first case recognizing the defense in this jurisdiction: “The absence of consciousness not only precludes the existence of any specific mental state, but also excludes the possibility of a voluntary act without which there can be no criminal liability.” Id. at 116, 165 S.E. 2d at 334 (quoting 1 Wharton’s Criminal Law and Procedure § 50, at 116 (1957)).

1989The rationale underlying the defense was explained as follows in State v. Mercer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 (1969), overruled on other grounds, State v. Caddell, 287 N.C. 266 , 215 S.E. 2d 348 (1975), the first case recognizing the defense in this jurisdiction: “The absence of consciousness not only precludes the existence of any specific mental state, but also excludes the possibility of a voluntary act without which there can be no criminal liability.” Id. at 116, 165 S.E. 2d at 334 (quoting 1 Wharton’s Criminal Law and Procedure § 50, at 116 (1957)).

11989–1989

Where else courts name it

CA 87 (1964–2025) IL 78 (1970–2026) NY 58 (1956–2026) TX 39 (1990–2022) OH 38 (1982–2026) CT 35 (1983–2022) MD 32 (1980–2024) PA 28 (1976–2026) MO 26 (1970–2024) NJ 15 (1978–2025) GA 13 (1978–2024) WA 13 (1971–2016) IN 13 (1973–2020) MI 13 (1974–2021) IA 12 (1988–2023) FL 11 (1968–2011) DC 10 (1978–2017) TN 10 (1993–2018) NC 9 (1987–2018) WI 9 (1971–2024) LA 8 (1967–2014) MN 8 (1993–2019) VA 8 (1990–2017) NH 8 (1972–2002) NM 8 (2000–2019) WV 7 (1983–2015) CO 7 (1986–2005) AL 7 (1977–2016) WY 7 (1970–2017) MT 6 (1998–2008) UT 6 (1993–2022) ME 6 (1969–2018) ND 6 (1985–2005) DE 6 (1974–2023) AZ 5 (1984–2012) NE 5 (1983–2002) HI 4 (1995–2019) RI 4 (1970–2014) VT 4 (1985–2022) NV 3 (1998–2011) MA 3 (1981–2004) SC 3 (1996–2004) MS 3 (1980–1998) OR 2 (1999–2008)

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