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Innis standard in Virginia

8 Virginia opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Virginia 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Blain v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1988 · cited in 7 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–2018
2 sentences

2018The application of the “Innis standard” thus presents a question of law, “requiring [our] determination whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response.” Hilliard v. Commonwealth, 43 Va. App. 659, 674 , 601 S.E.2d 652, 659 (2004) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va. App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

2018The application of the “Innis standard” thus presents a question of law, “requiring [our] determination whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response.” Hilliard v. Commonwealth, 43 Va. App. 659, 674 , 601 S.E.2d 652, 659 (2004) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va. App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

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Hilliard v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2018
2 sentences

2018The application of the “Innis standard” thus presents a question of law, “requiring [our] determination whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response.” Hilliard v. Commonwealth, 43 Va. App. 659, 674 , 601 S.E.2d 652, 659 (2004) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va. App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

2018The application of the “Innis standard” thus presents a question of law, “requiring [our] determination whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response.” Hilliard v. Commonwealth, 43 Va. App. 659, 674 , 601 S.E.2d 652, 659 (2004) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va. App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

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Timbers v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2007–2011
2 sentences

2011In keeping with the Supreme Court’s direction that “[t]he latter portion of this definition focuses primarily upon the perceptions of the suspect, rather than the intent of the police,” id., we have previously held that “ ‘the Innis standard ... requires] a determination of whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response,’ ” Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va.App. 187, 196 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 237 (1998) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

2011In keeping with the Supreme Court’s direction that “[t]he latter portion of this definition focuses primarily upon the perceptions of the suspect, rather than the intent of the police,” id., we have previously held that “ ‘the Innis standard ... requires] a determination of whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response,’ ” Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va.App. 187, 196 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 237 (1998) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

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State v. Cunninghamgreen
wis · 1988 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See State v. Cunningham, 144 Wis.2d 272 , 423 N.W.2d 862, 866 (1988) (explaining that Innis does not dictate a per se rule “that whenever an officer confronts a suspect with incriminating physical evidence, or verbally summarizes the state’s case against the suspect, the officer engages in the functional equivalent of express questioning”).

2011See State v. Cunningham, 144 Wis.2d 272 , 423 N.W.2d 862, 866 (1988) (explaining that Innis does not dictate a per se rule “that whenever an officer confronts a suspect with incriminating physical evidence, or verbally summarizes the state’s case against the suspect, the officer engages in the functional equivalent of express questioning”).

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Riddick v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998In applying the Innis standard, Virginia courts have discussed (1) the subjective intent of the police, see, e.g., Wright v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 743, 746, 348 S.E.2d 9, 12 (1986) (noting “the total absence of any evidence that the questioning here was intended or designed to produce an incriminating response”), (2) the objective likelihood of self-incrimination, see, e.g., Riddick v. Commonwealth, 22 Va.App. 136, 145 , 468 S.E.2d 135, 139 (1996) (citing Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 ) (explaining that “police activities reasonably incidental to arrest and custody ... are unlikely

1998In applying the Innis standard, Virginia courts have discussed (1) the subjective intent of the police, see, e.g., Wright v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 743, 746, 348 S.E.2d 9, 12 (1986) (noting “the total absence of any evidence that the questioning here was intended or designed to produce an incriminating response”), (2) the objective likelihood of self-incrimination, see, e.g., Riddick v. Commonwealth, 22 Va.App. 136, 145 , 468 S.E.2d 135, 139 (1996) (citing Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 ) (explaining that “police activities reasonably incidental to arrest and custody ... are unlikely

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Wright v. Commonwealthgreen
vactapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998In applying the Innis standard, Virginia courts have discussed (1) the subjective intent of the police, see, e.g., Wright v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 743, 746, 348 S.E.2d 9, 12 (1986) (noting “the total absence of any evidence that the questioning here was intended or designed to produce an incriminating response”), (2) the objective likelihood of self-incrimination, see, e.g., Riddick v. Commonwealth, 22 Va.App. 136, 145 , 468 S.E.2d 135, 139 (1996) (citing Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 ) (explaining that “police activities reasonably incidental to arrest and custody ... are unlikely

1998In applying the Innis standard, Virginia courts have discussed (1) the subjective intent of the police, see, e.g., Wright v. Commonwealth, 2 Va.App. 743, 746, 348 S.E.2d 9, 12 (1986) (noting “the total absence of any evidence that the questioning here was intended or designed to produce an incriminating response”), (2) the objective likelihood of self-incrimination, see, e.g., Riddick v. Commonwealth, 22 Va.App. 136, 145 , 468 S.E.2d 135, 139 (1996) (citing Innis, 446 U.S. at 301 , 100 S.Ct. 1682 ) (explaining that “police activities reasonably incidental to arrest and custody ... are unlikely

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Rhode Island v. Innis green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2011In keeping with the Supreme Court’s direction that “[t]he latter portion of this definition focuses primarily upon the perceptions of the suspect, rather than the intent of the police,” id., we have previously held that “ ‘the Innis standard ... requires] a determination of whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response,’ ” Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va.App. 187, 196 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 237 (1998) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

2011In keeping with the Supreme Court’s direction that “[t]he latter portion of this definition focuses primarily upon the perceptions of the suspect, rather than the intent of the police,” id., we have previously held that “ ‘the Innis standard ... requires] a determination of whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response,’ ” Timbers v. Commonwealth, 28 Va.App. 187, 196 , 503 S.E.2d 233, 237 (1998) (quoting Blain v. Commonwealth, 7 Va.App. 10, 15 , 371 S.E.2d 838, 841 (1988)).

31998–2011
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2003Accordingly, we have interpreted the Innis standard "as requiring a determination whether an objective observer would view an officer's words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response." Id.

2003Accordingly, we have interpreted the Innis standard "as requiring a determination whether an objective observer would view an officer's words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response." Id.

12003–2003
Pennsylvania v. Muniz green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1998As previously discussed, we adopted an interpretation of the Innis standard in Blain, 7 Va.App. at 15 , 371 S.E.2d at 841 , which governs our inquiry in this case: “whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response.” In Muniz, 496 U.S. at 601 , 110 S.Ct. 2638 (plurality opinion) (quoting Brief of the United States as Amicus Curiae 12 (quoting United States v. Horton, 873 F.2d 180 , 181 n. 2 (8th Cir.1989))), a four-justice plurality of the Supreme Court 1 reiterated the Innis “reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating resp

1998As previously discussed, we adopted an interpretation of the Innis standard in Blain, 7 Va.App. at 15 , 371 S.E.2d at 841 , which governs our inquiry in this case: “whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response.” In Muniz, 496 U.S. at 601 , 110 S.Ct. 2638 (plurality opinion) (quoting Brief of the United States as Amicus Curiae 12 (quoting United States v. Horton, 873 F.2d 180 , 181 n. 2 (8th Cir.1989))), a four-justice plurality of the Supreme Court 1 reiterated the Innis “reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating resp

11998–1998
United States v. Derrick Deon Horton, A/K/A Thomas Deon Hill, United States of America v. Derrick Deon Horton, A/K/A Thomas Deon Hill green
ca8 · 1989
2 sentences

1998As previously discussed, we adopted an interpretation of the Innis standard in Blain, 7 Va.App. at 15 , 371 S.E.2d at 841 , which governs our inquiry in this case: “whether an objective observer would view an officer’s words or actions as designed to elicit an incriminating response.” In Muniz, 496 U.S. at 601 , 110 S.Ct. 2638 (plurality opinion) (quoting Brief of the United States as Amicus Curiae 12 (quoting United States v. Horton, 873 F.2d 180 , 181 n. 2 (8th Cir.1989))), a four-justice plurality of the Supreme Court 1 reiterated the Innis “reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating resp

1998Without obtaining a waiver of the suspect’s Miranda rights, the police may not ask questions, even during booking, that are designed to elicit incriminatory admissions.’ ” Id. at 602 n. 14, 110 S.Ct. 2638 (plurality opinion) (quoting Brief for the United States as Amicus Curiae). *199 No Virginia court has addressed the viability or scope of a routine booking question exception in Virginia subsequent to Muniz .

11998–1998
Johnson v. Commonwealth green
va · 1996
2 sentences

1998See Johnson v. Commonwealth, 252 Va. 425, 430 , 478 S.E.2d 539, 541 (1996) (holding that a decision by one panel of this Court is binding on a subsequent panel unless overruled by this Court sitting en banc or the Supreme Court of Virginia).

1998See Johnson v. Commonwealth, 252 Va. 425, 430 , 478 S.E.2d 539, 541 (1996) (holding that a decision by one panel of this Court is binding on a subsequent panel unless overruled by this Court sitting en banc or the Supreme Court of Virginia).

11998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VA § Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-413 (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

WI 9 (1988–2017) VA 8 (1998–2018) CA 7 (1980–2017) NJ 6 (2010–2025) TX 5 (2012–2014) RI 4 (1981–1998) MI 4 (2013–2017) ND 3 (2018–2018) FL 3 (2001–2008) DC 3 (1982–1989) AK 2 (1981–2007) OH 2 (2000–2006) MD 2 (1997–2002)

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