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Fourth Amendment reasonableness standard in Maryland

8 Maryland opinions name it 3 courts 2002–2025 1 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Roxana Santos v. Frederick County Board of Commissionersgreen
ca4 · 2013 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Santos v. Frederick County Bd. of Comm’rs, 725 F.3d 451, 460 (4th Cir. 2013) (explaining that each of the three different categories of police-citizen encounters identified by the Supreme Court—“consensual” encounters, “brief investigative detentions,” and arrests—“represents differing degrees of restraint and, accordingly, requires differing levels of justification”), cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 1541 (2014); see also Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 (1983) (remarking that the Fourth Amendment reasonableness standard is not susceptible to a “neat set of legal rules”).

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Mobility Med., Inc. v. Miss. Dep't of Revenuegreen
scotus · 2014 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Santos v. Frederick County Bd. of Comm’rs, 725 F.3d 451, 460 (4th Cir. 2013) (explaining that each of the three different categories of police-citizen encounters identified by the Supreme Court—“consensual” encounters, “brief investigative detentions,” and arrests—“represents differing degrees of restraint and, accordingly, requires differing levels of justification”), cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 1541 (2014); see also Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 (1983) (remarking that the Fourth Amendment reasonableness standard is not susceptible to a “neat set of legal rules”).

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Illinois v. Gatesgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Santos v. Frederick County Bd. of Comm’rs, 725 F.3d 451, 460 (4th Cir. 2013) (explaining that each of the three different categories of police-citizen encounters identified by the Supreme Court—“consensual” encounters, “brief investigative detentions,” and arrests—“represents differing degrees of restraint and, accordingly, requires differing levels of justification”), cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 1541 (2014); see also Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 232 (1983) (remarking that the Fourth Amendment reasonableness standard is not susceptible to a “neat set of legal rules”).

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cluster 712981green
ca9 · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Powell v. Gardner, 891 F.2d 1039, 1044 (2nd Cir.1989) (“We think the Fourth Amendment standard probably should be applied at least to the period prior to the time when the person arrested is arraigned or formally charged, and remains in the custody (sole or joint) of the arresting officer.”); McDowell v. Rogers, 863 F.2d 1302, 1306 (6th Cir.1988) (holding that a Fourth Amendment seizure “continues throughout the time the person remains in the custody of the arresting officers”); Wilson v. Spain, 209 F.3d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir.2000) (analyzing claims of excessive police force after an arrest

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cluster 458753green
ca9 · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Powell v. Gardner, 891 F.2d 1039, 1044 (2nd Cir.1989) (“We think the Fourth Amendment standard probably should be applied at least to the period prior to the time when the person arrested is arraigned or formally charged, and remains in the custody (sole or joint) of the arresting officer.”); McDowell v. Rogers, 863 F.2d 1302, 1306 (6th Cir.1988) (holding that a Fourth Amendment seizure “continues throughout the time the person remains in the custody of the arresting officers”); Wilson v. Spain, 209 F.3d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir.2000) (analyzing claims of excessive police force after an arrest

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Betty Lester v. City of Chicago, Officer Daniel Leahy, Officer Ernest Cain, and Sergeant John McNultygreen
ca7 · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Lester v. Chicago, 830 F.2d 706, 710-11 (7th Cir.1987). 15 .

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John Dewitt McDowell v. R.R. Rogers, D.E. Ross, and R.L. Martingreen
ca6 · 1988 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Powell v. Gardner, 891 F.2d 1039, 1044 (2nd Cir.1989) (“We think the Fourth Amendment standard probably should be applied at least to the period prior to the time when the person arrested is arraigned or formally charged, and remains in the custody (sole or joint) of the arresting officer.”); McDowell v. Rogers, 863 F.2d 1302, 1306 (6th Cir.1988) (holding that a Fourth Amendment seizure “continues throughout the time the person remains in the custody of the arresting officers”); Wilson v. Spain, 209 F.3d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir.2000) (analyzing claims of excessive police force after an arrest

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Powell v. Gardnergreen
ca10 · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Powell v. Gardner, 891 F.2d 1039, 1044 (2nd Cir.1989) (“We think the Fourth Amendment standard probably should be applied at least to the period prior to the time when the person arrested is arraigned or formally charged, and remains in the custody (sole or joint) of the arresting officer.”); McDowell v. Rogers, 863 F.2d 1302, 1306 (6th Cir.1988) (holding that a Fourth Amendment seizure “continues throughout the time the person remains in the custody of the arresting officers”); Wilson v. Spain, 209 F.3d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir.2000) (analyzing claims of excessive police force after an arrest

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Austin v. Hamiltongreen
ca10 · 1991 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Powell v. Gardner, 891 F.2d 1039, 1044 (2nd Cir.1989) (“We think the Fourth Amendment standard probably should be applied at least to the period prior to the time when the person arrested is arraigned or formally charged, and remains in the custody (sole or joint) of the arresting officer.”); McDowell v. Rogers, 863 F.2d 1302, 1306 (6th Cir.1988) (holding that a Fourth Amendment seizure “continues throughout the time the person remains in the custody of the arresting officers”); Wilson v. Spain, 209 F.3d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir.2000) (analyzing claims of excessive police force after an arrest

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Torres v. City of Maderagreen
ca9 · 2008 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Powell v. Gardner, 891 F.2d 1039, 1044 (2nd Cir.1989) (“We think the Fourth Amendment standard probably should be applied at least to the period prior to the time when the person arrested is arraigned or formally charged, and remains in the custody (sole or joint) of the arresting officer.”); McDowell v. Rogers, 863 F.2d 1302, 1306 (6th Cir.1988) (holding that a Fourth Amendment seizure “continues throughout the time the person remains in the custody of the arresting officers”); Wilson v. Spain, 209 F.3d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir.2000) (analyzing claims of excessive police force after an arrest

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TORRES v. McLAUGHLINgreen
ca3 · 1998 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See also DiBella v. Borough of Beachwood, 407 F.3d 599, 602-03 (3rd Cir.2005); Torres v. McLaughlin, 163 F.3d 169, 174 (3rd Cir.1998) (stating that “there may be some circumstances during pre-trial detention that implicate Fourth Amendment rights”); Albright v. Oliver, 510 U.S. 266, 276-81 , 114 S.Ct. 807 , 127 L.Ed.2d 114 (1994) (Ginsburg, J., concurring) (advocating that an individual who is released from police custody pending trial should be considered “seized” within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment because such a person “is scarcely at liberty; he remains apprehended, arrested in his

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Robert Wilson v. David Spain, Mike Jonesgreen
ca8 · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Powell v. Gardner, 891 F.2d 1039, 1044 (2nd Cir.1989) (“We think the Fourth Amendment standard probably should be applied at least to the period prior to the time when the person arrested is arraigned or formally charged, and remains in the custody (sole or joint) of the arresting officer.”); McDowell v. Rogers, 863 F.2d 1302, 1306 (6th Cir.1988) (holding that a Fourth Amendment seizure “continues throughout the time the person remains in the custody of the arresting officers”); Wilson v. Spain, 209 F.3d 713, 715-16 (8th Cir.2000) (analyzing claims of excessive police force after an arrest

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cluster 790197green
ca3 · 2005 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See also DiBella v. Borough of Beachwood, 407 F.3d 599, 602-03 (3rd Cir.2005); Torres v. McLaughlin, 163 F.3d 169, 174 (3rd Cir.1998) (stating that “there may be some circumstances during pre-trial detention that implicate Fourth Amendment rights”); Albright v. Oliver, 510 U.S. 266, 276-81 , 114 S.Ct. 807 , 127 L.Ed.2d 114 (1994) (Ginsburg, J., concurring) (advocating that an individual who is released from police custody pending trial should be considered “seized” within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment because such a person “is scarcely at liberty; he remains apprehended, arrested in his

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Terry v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004It is now clear that the knock and announce requirement is rooted in the Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis, see Wilson, 514 U.S. at 929 , 115 S.Ct. at 1915 , 131 L.Ed.2d at 979 , the touchstone of which is the “ ‘reasonableness in all the circumstances of the particular governmental invasion of a citizen’s personal security; reasonableness depends on a balance between the public interest and the individual’s right to personal security free from arbitrary interference by law officers.’ ” 12 Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 *413 U.S. 106, 108-109, 98 S.Ct. 330, 332 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331, 335 (1977),

2004It is now clear that the knock and announce requirement is rooted in the Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis, see Wilson, 514 U.S. at 929 , 115 S.Ct. at 1915 , 131 L.Ed.2d at 979 , the touchstone of which is the “ ‘reasonableness in all the circumstances of the particular governmental invasion of a citizen’s personal security; reasonableness depends on a balance between the public interest and the individual’s right to personal security free from arbitrary interference by law officers.’ ” 12 Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 *413 U.S. 106, 108-109, 98 S.Ct. 330, 332 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331, 335 (1977),

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Pennsylvania v. Mimmsgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004It is now clear that the knock and announce requirement is rooted in the Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis, see Wilson, 514 U.S. at 929 , 115 S.Ct. at 1915 , 131 L.Ed.2d at 979 , the touchstone of which is the “ ‘reasonableness in all the circumstances of the particular governmental invasion of a citizen’s personal security; reasonableness depends on a balance between the public interest and the individual’s right to personal security free from arbitrary interference by law officers.’ ” 12 Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 *413 U.S. 106, 108-109, 98 S.Ct. 330, 332 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331, 335 (1977),

2004It is now clear that the knock and announce requirement is rooted in the Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis, see Wilson, 514 U.S. at 929 , 115 S.Ct. at 1915 , 131 L.Ed.2d at 979 , the touchstone of which is the “ ‘reasonableness in all the circumstances of the particular governmental invasion of a citizen’s personal security; reasonableness depends on a balance between the public interest and the individual’s right to personal security free from arbitrary interference by law officers.’ ” 12 Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 *413 U.S. 106, 108-109, 98 S.Ct. 330, 332 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331, 335 (1977),

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Graham v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1998
2 sentences

2002In particular, prolonging “a detention because the K-9 unit is detained elsewhere must be viewed as contrary to the diligence required under a Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis.” Graham, 119 Md.App. at 468 , 705 A.2d 82 .

2002In particular, prolonging “a detention because the K-9 unit is detained elsewhere must be viewed as contrary to the diligence required under a Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis.” Graham, 119 Md.App. at 468 , 705 A.2d 82 .

22002–2006
White v. United States green
dc · 2013
1 sentence

2025As the District of Columbia Court of Appeals stated in White v. United States, 68 A.3d 271 , 283- 84 (2013): The central inquiry under the Fourth Amendment is whether the actions of the police were reasonable—i.e., whether they were taken with adequate justification.

12025–2025
Okwa v. Harper green
md · 2000
2 sentences

2016We “take the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene of the incident at issue and pay close attention to the particular facts of each case.” Okwa, 360 Md. at 204 , 757 A.2d at 141 .

2016We “take the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene of the incident at issue and pay close attention to the particular facts of each case.” Okwa, 360 Md. at 204 , 757 A.2d at 141 .

12016–2016
Albright v. Oliver green
scotus · 1994
2 sentences

2010See also DiBella v. Borough of Beachwood, 407 F.3d 599, 602-03 (3rd Cir.2005); Torres v. McLaughlin, 163 F.3d 169, 174 (3rd Cir.1998) (stating that “there may be some circumstances during pre-trial detention that implicate Fourth Amendment rights”); Albright v. Oliver, 510 U.S. 266, 276-81 , 114 S.Ct. 807 , 127 L.Ed.2d 114 (1994) (Ginsburg, J., concurring) (advocating that an individual who is released from police custody pending trial should be considered “seized” within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment because such a person “is scarcely at liberty; he remains apprehended, arrested in his

2010See also DiBella v. Borough of Beachwood, 407 F.3d 599, 602-03 (3rd Cir.2005); Torres v. McLaughlin, 163 F.3d 169, 174 (3rd Cir.1998) (stating that “there may be some circumstances during pre-trial detention that implicate Fourth Amendment rights”); Albright v. Oliver, 510 U.S. 266, 276-81 , 114 S.Ct. 807 , 127 L.Ed.2d 114 (1994) (Ginsburg, J., concurring) (advocating that an individual who is released from police custody pending trial should be considered “seized” within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment because such a person “is scarcely at liberty; he remains apprehended, arrested in his

12010–2010
Henson v. State green
md · 1964
2 sentences

2004In addition, as this Court already had done, see Henson, 236 Md. at 523-25 , 204 A.2d at 519-20 , 13 Wilson made clear that the announcement requirement is not rigid; the Fourth Amendment privacy interests must be balanced with the need for effective law enforcement and police safety.

2004In addition, as this Court already had done, see Henson, 236 Md. at 523-25 , 204 A.2d at 519-20 , 13 Wilson made clear that the announcement requirement is not rigid; the Fourth Amendment privacy interests must be balanced with the need for effective law enforcement and police safety.

12004–2004
Wilson v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2004It is now clear that the knock and announce requirement is rooted in the Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis, see Wilson, 514 U.S. at 929 , 115 S.Ct. at 1915 , 131 L.Ed.2d at 979 , the touchstone of which is the “ ‘reasonableness in all the circumstances of the particular governmental invasion of a citizen’s personal security; reasonableness depends on a balance between the public interest and the individual’s right to personal security free from arbitrary interference by law officers.’ ” 12 Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 *413 U.S. 106, 108-109, 98 S.Ct. 330, 332 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331, 335 (1977),

2004It is now clear that the knock and announce requirement is rooted in the Fourth Amendment reasonableness analysis, see Wilson, 514 U.S. at 929 , 115 S.Ct. at 1915 , 131 L.Ed.2d at 979 , the touchstone of which is the “ ‘reasonableness in all the circumstances of the particular governmental invasion of a citizen’s personal security; reasonableness depends on a balance between the public interest and the individual’s right to personal security free from arbitrary interference by law officers.’ ” 12 Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 *413 U.S. 106, 108-109, 98 S.Ct. 330, 332 , 54 L.Ed.2d 331, 335 (1977),

12004–2004
South Dakota v. Opperman green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2003The Court explained that when automobiles are taken into the custody of local police departments, in furtherance of their community caretaking functions, the departments ordinarily follow “a routine practice of securing and inventorying the automobiles’ contents!,]” to protect the police against claims or disputes over lost or stolen property and from danger; and that in applying the Fourth Amendment reasonableness standard in prior opinions, the Court “ha[d] consistently sustained police intrusions into automobiles impounded or otherwise in lawful police custody where the process is aimed at

2003The Court explained that when automobiles are taken into the custody of local police departments, in furtherance of their community caretaking functions, the departments ordinarily follow “a routine practice of securing and inventorying the automobiles’ contents!,]” to protect the police against claims or disputes over lost or stolen property and from danger; and that in applying the Fourth Amendment reasonableness standard in prior opinions, the Court “ha[d] consistently sustained police intrusions into automobiles impounded or otherwise in lawful police custody where the process is aimed at

12003–2003
Wilkes v. State green
md · 2001
1 sentence

2002In Wilkes v. State, 364 Md. 554, 570 , 774 A.2d 420 (2001), the Court of Appeals held that because an investigation incident to a traffic stop was still legitimately underway at the time the canine scan occurred, there was no second stop.

12002–2002
Wilkes v. State green
md · 2001
1 sentence

2002In Wilkes v. State, 364 Md. 554, 570 , 774 A.2d 420 (2001), the Court of Appeals held that because an investigation incident to a traffic stop was still legitimately underway at the time the canine scan occurred, there was no second stop.

12002–2002

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