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Howard test in Tennessee

8 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2019 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Howard v. Stategreen
tenn · 1979 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005Burns likewise adopted the Howard test, explaining, “Part (a) of [the] test defines lesser-included offenses using a statutory elements approach consistent with Howard.” Burns, 6 S.W.3d at 464 -67 (citing Howard v. State, 578 S.W.2d 83, 85 (Tenn. 1979)).

2005Burns likewise adopted the Howard test, explaining, “Part (a) of [the] test defines lesser-included offenses using a statutory elements approach consistent with Howard.” Burns, 6 S.W.3d at 464 -67 (citing Howard v. State, 578 S.W.2d 83, 85 (Tenn. 1979)).

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Michelle RYE Et Al. v. WOMEN’S CARE CENTER OF MEMPHIS, MPLLC Et Al.green
tenn · 2015 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-16-101 (2018); see also Rye v. Women’s Care Ctr. of Memphis, MPLLC, 477 S.W.3d 235, 264 (Tenn. 2015).

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State v. Rodriguezgreen
tenn · 2008 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013“Structural constitutional errors are errors that compromise the integrity of the judicial process itself.” State v. Rodriguez, 254 S.W.3d 361, 371 (Tenn. 2008) (citing State v. Garrison, 40 S.W.3d 426 , 433 n.9 (Tenn. 2000)).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Dominy green
tenn · 1999
2 sentences

2018In Dominy, Justice Drowota said, “Trusty failed to recognize that the ‘passion’ language in the definition of voluntary manslaughter simply reflects a less culpable mental state than required for first or second degree murder.” Dominy, 6 S.W.3d at 477 n.9 (emphasis added).

2017In Dominy, Justice Drowota said, “Trusty failed to recognize that the ‘passion’ language in the definition of voluntary manslaughter simply reflects a less culpable mental state than required for first or second degree murder.” Dominy, 6 S.W.3d at 477 n.9 (emphasis added).

22017–2018
Howard v. Cornerstone Medical Associates, P.C. green
tenn · 2001
2 sentences

2016Instead, the Court found his travel “was incidental at best, that his work boundaries were definable, and that his employment placed him at no greater risk than any other motorist on the highway.” Id. at 241 .

2016Instead, the Court found his travel “was incidental at best, that his work boundaries were definable, and that his employment placed him at no greater risk than any other motorist on the highway.” Id. at 241 .

22016–2016
State v. Burns green
tenn · 1999
2 sentences

2005Burns likewise adopted the Howard test, explaining, “Part (a) of [the] test defines lesser-included offenses using a statutory elements approach consistent with Howard.” Burns, 6 S.W.3d at 464 -67 (citing Howard v. State, 578 S.W.2d 83, 85 (Tenn. 1979)).

2005Burns likewise adopted the Howard test, explaining, “Part (a) of [the] test defines lesser-included offenses using a statutory elements approach consistent with Howard.” Burns, 6 S.W.3d at 464 -67 (citing Howard v. State, 578 S.W.2d 83, 85 (Tenn. 1979)).

22004–2005
State v. Trusty red
tenn · 1996
2 sentences

2005In finding no notice, Trusty concluded that “under the Howard test, aggravated assault is not a lesser included offense of first degree murder.” Id. at 312 .

2005In finding no notice, Trusty concluded that “under the Howard test, aggravated assault is not a lesser included offense of first degree murder.” Id. at 312 .

22004–2005
State v. Garrison green
tenn · 2000
1 sentence

2013“Structural constitutional errors are errors that compromise the integrity of the judicial process itself.” State v. Rodriguez, 254 S.W.3d 361, 371 (Tenn. 2008) (citing State v. Garrison, 40 S.W.3d 426 , 433 n.9 (Tenn. 2000)).

12013–2013

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-302 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-210 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-114 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-210 (3) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-102 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

OH 50 (1995–2026) CA 22 (1981–2024) AL 18 (1986–2025) TX 17 (1890–2024) MS 16 (1985–2020) GA 14 (1982–2024) FL 12 (1982–2024) IN 9 (2004–2025) PA 8 (1998–2025) TN 8 (2004–2019) NH 7 (1986–2004) VA 5 (1988–2025) DC 5 (1988–2011) MT 4 (2002–2021) MI 4 (2018–2021) MO 4 (1980–2011) DE 4 (1996–2021) KS 4 (1988–2021) NV 3 (2012–2016) ND 3 (1970–2015) IA 3 (2005–2026) NY 2 (1980–1988) MD 2 (2017–2017) WY 2 (2009–2020) AZ 2 (1991–2022) AR 2 (1991–2011) KY 2 (1951–2014) OR 2 (1988–2009) RI 2 (2000–2011) WI 2 (1997–2001)

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