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9 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1985–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee 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. Humphreysgreen
tenncrimapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., Humphreys, 70 S.W.3d at 761 .

2016See, e.g., Humphreys, 70 S.W.3d at 761 .

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Graham v. Floridagreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Emphasizing ―the great difficulty . . . of distinguishing at this early age between ‗the juvenile offender whose crime reflects unfortunate yet transient immaturity, and the rare juvenile offender whose crime reflects irreparable corruption,‘‖ id. (quoting Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551, 573 (2005); Graham v. Florida, 560 U.S. 48, 68 (2010)), the Court concluded that the sentencer must ―take into account how children are different, and how those differences counsel against irrevocably sentencing them to a lifetime in prison,‖ Miller, 543 U.S. at 2469 .

2016Id. at 61, 63 .

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United States v. Bookergreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

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Davis v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

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Henderson v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2013 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

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State v. Gomezgreen
tenn · 2005 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Henderson, 568 U.S. at 272 (explaining that “[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue,” the federal circuit courts of appeal may only “overlook a failure to object” if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States, 564 U.S. 229, 243 (2011) (explaining that “retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief” and stating that Griffith merely lifted “what would otherwise be a categorical bar to obtaining redress for the government’s violatio

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

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Montgomery v. Louisianagreen
· 2016 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017In Montgomery v. Louisiana, the Supreme Court held that its rule in Miller was “a substantive rule of constitutional law” that required retroactive application. 136 S.Ct. 718, 736 (2016).

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Roper v. Simmonsgreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Emphasizing ―the great difficulty . . . of distinguishing at this early age between ‗the juvenile offender whose crime reflects unfortunate yet transient immaturity, and the rare juvenile offender whose crime reflects irreparable corruption,‘‖ id. (quoting Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551, 573 (2005); Graham v. Florida, 560 U.S. 48, 68 (2010)), the Court concluded that the sentencer must ―take into account how children are different, and how those differences counsel against irrevocably sentencing them to a lifetime in prison,‖ Miller, 543 U.S. at 2469 .

2016Emphasizing ―the great difficulty . . . of distinguishing at this early age between ‗the juvenile offender whose crime reflects unfortunate yet transient immaturity, and the rare juvenile offender whose crime reflects irreparable corruption,‘‖ id. (quoting Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551, 573 (2005); Graham v. Florida, 560 U.S. 48, 68 (2010)), the Court concluded that the sentencer must ―take into account how children are different, and how those differences counsel against irrevocably sentencing them to a lifetime in prison,‖ Miller, 543 U.S. at 2469 .

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Seely v. Stategreen
ark · 2008 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., State v. Feliciano, 901 A.2d 631, 642 (R.I.2006) (discussing a "casual remark to an acquaintance” and citing cases variously involving friends, co-workers, and co-conspirators); State v. Ladner, 373 S.C. 103 , 644 S.E.2d 684, 689-90 (2007) (collecting cases holding that spontaneous utterances by small children to parents or other close relatives are nontestimonial); cf. Seely v. State, 373 Ark. 141 , 282 S.W.3d 778, 787 (2008) (treating statements made to nonofficials as "presumptively nontestimonial,” although the presumption is rebuttable). 20 .

2010See, e.g., State v. Feliciano, 901 A.2d 631, 642 (R.I.2006) (discussing a "casual remark to an acquaintance” and citing cases variously involving friends, co-workers, and co-conspirators); State v. Ladner, 373 S.C. 103 , 644 S.E.2d 684, 689-90 (2007) (collecting cases holding that spontaneous utterances by small children to parents or other close relatives are nontestimonial); cf. Seely v. State, 373 Ark. 141 , 282 S.W.3d 778, 787 (2008) (treating statements made to nonofficials as "presumptively nontestimonial,” although the presumption is rebuttable). 20 .

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State v. Felicianogreen
ri · 2006 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See, e.g., State v. Feliciano, 901 A.2d 631, 642 (R.I.2006) (discussing a "casual remark to an acquaintance” and citing cases variously involving friends, co-workers, and co-conspirators); State v. Ladner, 373 S.C. 103 , 644 S.E.2d 684, 689-90 (2007) (collecting cases holding that spontaneous utterances by small children to parents or other close relatives are nontestimonial); cf. Seely v. State, 373 Ark. 141 , 282 S.W.3d 778, 787 (2008) (treating statements made to nonofficials as "presumptively nontestimonial,” although the presumption is rebuttable). 20 .

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State v. Ladnergreen
sc · 2007 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See, e.g., State v. Feliciano, 901 A.2d 631, 642 (R.I.2006) (discussing a "casual remark to an acquaintance” and citing cases variously involving friends, co-workers, and co-conspirators); State v. Ladner, 373 S.C. 103 , 644 S.E.2d 684, 689-90 (2007) (collecting cases holding that spontaneous utterances by small children to parents or other close relatives are nontestimonial); cf. Seely v. State, 373 Ark. 141 , 282 S.W.3d 778, 787 (2008) (treating statements made to nonofficials as "presumptively nontestimonial,” although the presumption is rebuttable). 20 .

2010See, e.g., State v. Feliciano, 901 A.2d 631, 642 (R.I.2006) (discussing a "casual remark to an acquaintance” and citing cases variously involving friends, co-workers, and co-conspirators); State v. Ladner, 373 S.C. 103 , 644 S.E.2d 684, 689-90 (2007) (collecting cases holding that spontaneous utterances by small children to parents or other close relatives are nontestimonial); cf. Seely v. State, 373 Ark. 141 , 282 S.W.3d 778, 787 (2008) (treating statements made to nonofficials as "presumptively nontestimonial,” although the presumption is rebuttable). 20 .

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Pedigo v. Rowleygreen
idaho · 1980 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985In a case of first impression the Idaho Supreme Court was “unwilling to adopt a categorical rule that universally prohibits parent-child actions on the basis of a total and absolute immunity,” but it held no cause of action exists “for alleged negligent supervision.” Pedigo v. Rowley, 101 Idaho 201 , 610 P.2d 560, 564 (1980) (failure to supervise daughter who was floating on an air mattress on a lake and was struck by a speedboat).

1985In a case of first impression the Idaho Supreme Court was “unwilling to adopt a categorical rule that universally prohibits parent-child actions on the basis of a total and absolute immunity,” but it held no cause of action exists “for alleged negligent supervision.” Pedigo v. Rowley, 101 Idaho 201 , 610 P.2d 560, 564 (1980) (failure to supervise daughter who was floating on an air mattress on a lake and was struck by a speedboat).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Miller v. Alabama green
scotus · 2012
2 sentences

2017The Supreme Court specifically noted that, because its holding resolved the issues in the case, the Court “d[id] not consider [the defendants’] alternative argument that the Eighth Amendment requires a categorical bar on life without parole for juveniles, or at least for those 14 and younger.” Id.

2016The Court reserved for another day the ―argument that the Eighth Amendment requires a categorical bar on life without parole for juveniles‖ but warned that given ―children‘s diminished culpability and heightened capacity for change, we think appropriate occasions for sentencing juveniles to this harshest possible penalty will be uncommon.‖ Id.

32016–2017
Powell v. Nevada green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

12018–2018
Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission v. Bettencourt green
mass · 2016
1 sentence

2018We consider this effective transfer of property to qualify as an extraction of payment from the employee to the sovereign[.] Id. at 676. 15 The Massachusetts court in Bettencourt “emphasize[d] that the Legislature properly may provide for such forfeitures,” 47 N.E.3d at 683 , and it “did not announce a categorical rule declaring all forfeitures of retirement benefits excessive.” U.S. v. Woodward, No. CR 95-10234-DPW, 2017 WL 4684000 , at *5 n.2 (D.

12018–2018
Shea v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

2018See, e.g. , Henderson , 568 U.S. at 272 , 133 S.Ct. 1121 (explaining that "[e]ven where a new rule of law is at issue," the federal circuit courts of appeal may only "overlook a failure to object" if all of the elements of the plain error doctrine are satisfied); Davis v. United States , 564 U.S. 229 , 243, 131 S.Ct. 2419 , 180 L.Ed.2d 285 (2011) (explaining that "retroactivity jurisprudence is concerned with whether, as a categorical matter, a new rule is available on direct review as a potential ground for relief" and stating that Griffith merely lifted "what would otherwise be a categorical

12018–2018

Where else courts name it

CA 228 (1974–2026) WA 92 (1980–2026) TX 84 (1965–2026) IA 76 (1996–2025) IL 66 (1983–2026) FL 54 (1959–2026) KS 45 (1994–2026) MI 44 (1991–2025) OR 37 (1994–2026) CO 36 (1987–2026) PA 34 (1971–2026) WI 32 (1999–2026) LA 28 (1977–2022) MN 27 (1988–2026) NC 25 (1987–2026) UT 25 (1999–2026) NJ 24 (1980–2026) NM 20 (1999–2025) OH 19 (1996–2026) GA 19 (2008–2024) NY 18 (1990–2024) AZ 18 (1969–2026) SC 17 (2011–2022) MT 16 (2007–2022) DC 16 (1993–2025) MA 14 (1997–2024) MD 14 (1995–2025) VA 14 (1957–2024) ID 12 (1991–2024) IN 11 (2012–2026) MO 11 (2013–2025) WY 10 (1983–2019) AR 10 (2001–2026) TN 9 (1985–2018) KY 9 (2013–2026) OK 8 (2016–2023) AL 8 (1920–2016) MS 8 (2009–2022) NH 8 (2003–2019) HI 7 (1998–2017) SD 7 (2007–2025) CT 6 (2011–2023) ND 6 (1997–2016) NE 6 (2003–2017) AK 5 (1998–2023) RI 5 (1984–2025) ME 4 (1980–2017) VT 3 (1988–2009) NV 3 (1990–2026) DE 3 (2015–2026)

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