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void-for-vagueness doctrine in South Carolina

8 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 2007–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Amir X.S.green
sc · 2006 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2024
2 sentences

2014“One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory proscription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.” Id. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ; accord Curtis, 345 S.C. at 572 , 549 S.E.2d at 598 ; see also In re Amir X.S., 371 S.C. 380 , 385 n. 2, 639 S.E.2d 144 , 146 n. 2 (2006) (stating the traditional rule of standing for constitutional attacks is that one to whom application of a statute is constitutional may not attack the statute on the ground that it might be unconstitutional when applied to other people or situations (citing United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17, 21

2014“One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory proscription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.” Id. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ; accord Curtis, 345 S.C. at 572 , 549 S.E.2d at 598 ; see also In re Amir X.S., 371 S.C. 380 , 385 n. 2, 639 S.E.2d 144 , 146 n. 2 (2006) (stating the traditional rule of standing for constitutional attacks is that one to whom application of a statute is constitutional may not attack the statute on the ground that it might be unconstitutional when applied to other people or situations (citing United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17, 21

23
Boutilier v. Immigration & Naturalization Servicegreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2024
2 sentences

2024Comm'n v. Zeyi Chen, 430 S.C. 509 , 529, 846 S.E.2d 861 , 871 (2020) (explaining "the void- for-vagueness doctrine" provides a statute may not set forth a "rule or standard . . . so vague and indefinite as to really be no rule or standard at all" (citing Boutilier v. Immigr. & Naturalization Serv., 387 U.S. 118, 123 , 87 S. Ct. 1563, 1566 , 18 L.

2024Comm'n v. Zeyi Chen, 430 S.C. 509 , 529, 846 S.E.2d 861 , 871 (2020) (explaining "the void- for-vagueness doctrine" provides a statute may not set forth a "rule or standard . . . so vague and indefinite as to really be no rule or standard at all" (citing Boutilier v. Immigr. & Naturalization Serv., 387 U.S. 118, 123 , 87 S. Ct. 1563, 1566 , 18 L.

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State v. Houeygreen
sc · 2007 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2021
2 sentences

2021"The void-for-vagueness doctrine rests on the constitutional principle that procedural due process requires fair notice and proper standards for adjudication." State v. Neuman, 384 S.C. 395, 402 , 683 S.E.2d 268, 271 (2009) (quoting State v. Houey, 375 S.C. 106, 113 , 651 S.E.2d 314, 318 (2007)).

2021"The void-for-vagueness doctrine rests on the constitutional principle that procedural due process requires fair notice and proper standards for adjudication." State v. Neuman, 384 S.C. 395, 402 , 683 S.E.2d 268, 271 (2009) (quoting State v. Houey, 375 S.C. 106, 113 , 651 S.E.2d 314, 318 (2007)).

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Curtis v. Stategreen
sc · 2001 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
2 sentences

2014“One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory proscription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.” Id. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ; accord Curtis, 345 S.C. at 572 , 549 S.E.2d at 598 ; see also In re Amir X.S., 371 S.C. 380 , 385 n. 2, 639 S.E.2d 144 , 146 n. 2 (2006) (stating the traditional rule of standing for constitutional attacks is that one to whom application of a statute is constitutional may not attack the statute on the ground that it might be unconstitutional when applied to other people or situations (citing United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17, 21

2014“One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory proscription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.” Id. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ; accord Curtis, 345 S.C. at 572 , 549 S.E.2d at 598 ; see also In re Amir X.S., 371 S.C. 380 , 385 n. 2, 639 S.E.2d 144 , 146 n. 2 (2006) (stating the traditional rule of standing for constitutional attacks is that one to whom application of a statute is constitutional may not attack the statute on the ground that it might be unconstitutional when applied to other people or situations (citing United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17, 21

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Town of Mount Pleasant v. Chimentogreen
sc · 2012 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2025
2 sentences

2025See Chimento, 401 S.C. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ("One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory prescription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.").

2025See Chimento, 401 S.C. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ("One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory prescription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.").

12
Kolender v. Lawsongreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2020
2 sentences

2020"As generally stated, the void- for-vagueness doctrine requires that a penal statute define the criminal offense with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement." Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352, 357 (1983).

2012Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352 , 103 S.Ct. 1855 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903 (1983), citing Village of Hoffman Estates v. Flipside, Hoffman Estates, 455 U.S. 489 , 102 S.Ct. 1186 , 71 L.Ed.2d 362 (1982).

12
State v. Neumangreen
sc · 2009 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021"The void-for-vagueness doctrine rests on the constitutional principle that procedural due process requires fair notice and proper standards for adjudication." State v. Neuman, 384 S.C. 395, 402 , 683 S.E.2d 268, 271 (2009) (quoting State v. Houey, 375 S.C. 106, 113 , 651 S.E.2d 314, 318 (2007)).

2021"The void-for-vagueness doctrine rests on the constitutional principle that procedural due process requires fair notice and proper standards for adjudication." State v. Neuman, 384 S.C. 395, 402 , 683 S.E.2d 268, 271 (2009) (quoting State v. Houey, 375 S.C. 106, 113 , 651 S.E.2d 314, 318 (2007)).

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Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc.green
sc · 1999 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See generally Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc., 335 S.C. 598, 613 , 518 S.E.2d 591, 598 (1999) (observing an appellate court need not address remaining issues when the determination of another point is dispositive).

2020See generally Futch v. McAllister Towing of Georgetown, Inc., 335 S.C. 598, 613 , 518 S.E.2d 591, 598 (1999) (observing an appellate court need not address remaining issues when the determination of another point is dispositive).

11
Griffin v. Bryantgreen
nmd · 2014 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Griffin v. Bryant, 30 F. Supp. 3d 1139, 1173 (D.N.M. 2014).

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Seniors Civil Liberties Association, Inc. v. Jack Kempgreen
ca11 · 1992 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Boutilier v. Immigration & Naturalization Serv., 387 U.S. 118, 123 (1967); see also Seniors Civil Liberties Ass'n v. Kemp, 965 F.2d 1030, 1036 (11th Cir. 1992) ("To find a civil statute void for vagueness, the statute must be 'so vague and indefinite as really to be no rule or standard at all.'" (quoting Boutilier, 387 U.S. at 123 )).

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United States v. James Griggs Rainesgreen
scotus · 1960 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014“One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory proscription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.” Id. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ; accord Curtis, 345 S.C. at 572 , 549 S.E.2d at 598 ; see also In re Amir X.S., 371 S.C. 380 , 385 n. 2, 639 S.E.2d 144 , 146 n. 2 (2006) (stating the traditional rule of standing for constitutional attacks is that one to whom application of a statute is constitutional may not attack the statute on the ground that it might be unconstitutional when applied to other people or situations (citing United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17, 21

2014“One whose conduct clearly falls within the statutory proscription does not have standing to raise a void-for-vagueness challenge.” Id. at 535 , 737 S.E.2d at 839 ; accord Curtis, 345 S.C. at 572 , 549 S.E.2d at 598 ; see also In re Amir X.S., 371 S.C. 380 , 385 n. 2, 639 S.E.2d 144 , 146 n. 2 (2006) (stating the traditional rule of standing for constitutional attacks is that one to whom application of a statute is constitutional may not attack the statute on the ground that it might be unconstitutional when applied to other people or situations (citing United States v. Raines, 362 U.S. 17, 21

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Peterson Outdoor Advertising v. City of Myrtle Beachgreen
sc · 1997 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Peterson Outdoor Advert. v. City of Myrtle Beach, 327 S.C. 230, 236 , 489 S.E.2d 630, 633 (1997).

2007Peterson Outdoor Advert. v. City of Myrtle Beach, 327 S.C. 230, 236 , 489 S.E.2d 630, 633 (1997).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Hoffman Estates v. Flipside, Hoffman Estates, Inc. green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2025Hoffman Ests., 455 U.S. at 498–99; Carolina Youth Action Project, 60 F.4th at 781 .

2012Kolender v. Lawson, 461 U.S. 352 , 103 S.Ct. 1855 , 75 L.Ed.2d 903 (1983), citing Village of Hoffman Estates v. Flipside, Hoffman Estates, 455 U.S. 489 , 102 S.Ct. 1186 , 71 L.Ed.2d 362 (1982).

32007–2025
Carolina Youth Action Project v. Alan Wilson green
ca4 · 2023
1 sentence

2025Hoffman Ests., 455 U.S. at 498–99; Carolina Youth Action Project, 60 F.4th at 781 .

12025–2025

Where else courts name it

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