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61 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1911–2024 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Indiana 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
EVERLING v. Stategreen2 sentences2019However, “[b]ias and prejudice violate a defendant’s due process right to a fair trial only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. [35] The conduct and strategy of the parties is left to them and the ultimate decision is to be left to the jury. 2017“Bias and prejudice violate a defendant’s due process right to a fair trial only where there is an undisputed claim or where Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 29A02-1701-CR-98 | October 6, 2017 Page 5 of 11 the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Everling v. State, 929 N.E.2d 1281, 1288 (Ind. 2010). [9] In Hartwell v. State, defense counsel misstated the evidence during closing argument by claiming a trailer had been in use during the theft of items from a mobile home. | 3 | 6 |
Michael A. Miller v. State of Indianagreen2 sentences2023In addition, “[a] showing of prejudice sufficient to support a motion for a change of judge must be established from personal, individual attacks on a defendant’s character, or otherwise.” Miller v. State, 106 N.E.3d 1067, 1076 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018), trans. denied. 2023In addition, “[a] showing of prejudice sufficient to support a motion for a change of judge must be established from personal, individual attacks on a defendant’s character, or otherwise.” Miller v. State, 106 N.E.3d 1067, 1076 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018), trans. denied. | 3 | 3 |
Smith v. Stategreen2 sentences2020A defendant makes this showing “only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. 2019A defendant makes this showing “only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. | 2 | 17 |
Resnover v. Stategreen2 sentences2010Smith, 770 N.E.2d at 823 (citing Resnover v. State, 507 N.E.2d 1382, 1391 (Ind.1987)). 2002Resnover v. State, 507 N.E.2d 1382, 1391 (Ind.1987); Harvey, 751 N.E.2d at 259 ; Cook, 612 N.E.2d at 1088 . | 2 | 3 |
Perry v. Stategreen2 sentences2017“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)). 2012“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)). | 2 | 2 |
Timberlake v. Stategreen2 sentences2017“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)). 2012“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. “‘To assess whether the judge has crossed the barrier into impartiality, we examine both the judge’s actions and demeanor.’” Perry v. State, 904 N.E.2d 302, 307-08 (Ind. Ct. App. 2090) (quoting Timberlake v. State, 690 N.E.2d 243, 256 (Ind. 1997)). | 2 | 2 |
Lasley v. Stategreen2 sentences1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 . 1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 .” Hickman understandably interprets Wilson v. State, supra, 472 N.E.2d 932 , to require an evidentiary hearing in every case in which a Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Judge is properly before the court. | 2 | 2 |
Wallace v. Stategreen2 sentences1989“Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.” Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 . 1989To show abuse of discretion, the defendant in the present case tries to establish prejudice on the trial judge’s part. ‘Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.’ Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 . | 1 | 8 |
Cook v. Stategreen2 sentences2019“Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the pending controversy.” Id. 2014Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the pending controversy.” Cook v. State, 612 N.E.2d 1085, 1088 (Ind.Ct.App.1993). | 1 | 4 |
Jovon R. Richardson v. Joshua M. Richardsongreen1 sentence2020“Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him [or her].” Id. “[P]rejudice must be shown by the judge’s trial conduct; it cannot be inferred from his [or her] subjective views.” Richardson v. Richardson, 34 N.E.3d 696, 703 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015). | 1 | 1 |
Voss v. Stategreen1 sentence2019“The mere assertion that certain adverse rulings by a judge constitute bias and prejudice does not establish the requisite showing.” Voss v. State, 856 N.E.2d 1211, 1217 (Ind. 2006). [27] Hagan identifies several ways the trial court judge allegedly displayed partiality, claiming this is a non-exhaustive list.10 We address these contentions in turn. | 1 | 1 |
Garrett v. Stategreen1 sentence2018Smith, 770 N.E.2d at 823 . [10] Our courts have long held that “[w]here a defendant fails to object or otherwise challenge a trial judge’s remarks, any alleged error is waived on appeal.” Garrett v. State, 737 N.E.2d 388, 391 (Ind. 2000). | 1 | 1 |
Kenneth Dwayne Vaughn v. State of Indianagreen1 sentence2013See Vaughn, 971 N.E.2d at 68-71 . 9 2010) (“Bias and prejudice violate a defendant’s due process right to a fair trial only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.”). | 1 | 1 |
Smith v. Stategreen1 sentence2000Smith v. State, 535 N.E.2d 1155, 1157 (Ind.1989). | 1 | 1 |
Wilson v. Stategreen2 sentences1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 ." Hickman understandably interprets Wilson v. State, supra, 472 N.E.2d 932 , to require an evidentiary hearing in every case in which a Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Judge is properly before the court. 1989Accord Lasley v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 1340 .” Hickman understandably interprets Wilson v. State, supra, 472 N.E.2d 932 , to require an evidentiary hearing in every case in which a Motion for Change of Venue or Change of Judge is properly before the court. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Carter v. Knox County Office of Family & Children
green
2 sentences2018And the bias or prejudice necessary for a change of judge “exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before [her].” Carter, 761 N.E.2d at 435 . 2016“Such bias or prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.” Id. | 9 | 2004–2020 |
Box v. A & P Tea Co.
green
2 sentences1989“Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.” Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 . 1989To show abuse of discretion, the defendant in the present case tries to establish prejudice on the trial judge’s part. ‘Such clear bias or prejudice only exists where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before him.’ Wallace v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 445, 456 , cert. denied, (1986), 478 U.S. 1010 , 106 S.Ct. 3311 , 92 L.Ed.2d 723 . | 5 | 1987–2002 |
Massey v. State
green
2 sentences2014An adverse ruling alone is insufficient to establish bias or prejudice; rather, bias and prejudice will be shown to exist “only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. 2012“Such bias and prejudice exists only where there is an undisputed claim or where the judge expressed an opinion of the controversy over which the judge was presiding.” Id. | 3 | 2012–2014 |
Stanger v. State
green
2 sentences1995Id. 1990Id. | 2 | 1990–1995 |
Pink Allen Robinson v. State of Indiana
neutral
1 sentence2024Personal bias or prejudice generally “exists only where there is an undisputed claim or the judge has expressed an opinion on the merits of the controversy before [the court].” Robinson v. State, 218 N.E.3d 17 , 29 (Ind. Ct. App. 2023) (quoting L.G. v. S.L., 88 N.E.3d 1069 , 1073 (Ind. 2018)), trans. not sought. [12] A change of judge pursuant to Post-Conviction Rule 1(4)(b) is neither “automatic” nor “discretionary”; instead, it calls for a legal determination. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Pruitt v. State
green
1 sentence2024Pruitt, 903 N.E.2d at 939 (quoting Lambert, 743 N.E.2d at 728 ). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Lambert v. State
green
1 sentence2024Pruitt, 903 N.E.2d at 939 (quoting Lambert, 743 N.E.2d at 728 ). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Harvey v. State
green
1 sentence2002Resnover v. State, 507 N.E.2d 1382, 1391 (Ind.1987); Harvey, 751 N.E.2d at 259 ; Cook, 612 N.E.2d at 1088 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Perry v. State
green
1 sentence2000Id. | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Haynes v. State
green
1 sentence1998Haynes, 656 N.E.2d at 507 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Coates v. State
green
2 sentences1992Id. 1992Id. | 1 | 1992–1992 |
Holguin v. State
green
2 sentences1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied. 1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Pollard v. State
green
2 sentences1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied. 1985Holguin v. State (1971), 256 Ind. 371 , 269 N.E.2d 159 ; Pollard v. State (1969), 252 Ind. 513 , 250 N.E.2d 748 , reh. denied. | 1 | 1985–1985 |
P. H. & F. M. Roots Co. v. Meeker
green
1 sentence1911Roots Co. v. Meeker (1905), 165 Ind. 132, 136 . | 1 | 1911–1911 |
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.
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.