totality of the circumstances test (Mississippi) · Go Syfert
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totality of the circumstances test in Mississippi

57 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1985–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi 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 (43)

CaseFollowedCited
Lee v. Stategreen
miss · 1983 · cited in 10 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1985–2026
2 sentences

2006In Lee v. State, 435 So.2d 674, 676 (Miss.1983), the Mississippi Supreme Court, without explicitly adopting the totality of the circumstances test promulgated in Gates , applied it and found that probable cause existed for the issuance of a search warrant.

2005Illinois sets out a totality of the circumstances test for probable cause, which was endorsed by the Mississippi Supreme Court in Lee v. State, 435 So.2d 674, 676 (Miss.1983).

710
Miller v. Stategreen
miss · 1971 · cited in 4 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–2005
2 sentences

1997Doss maintains that, based upon the totality of the circumstances test from Miller v. State, 243 So.2d 558, 559 (Miss. 1971) [23] , his statement was involuntary and thus inadmissible.

1993Doss maintains that, based upon the totality of the circumstances test from Miller v. State, 243 So. 2d 558, 559 (Miss. 1971)(23), his statement was involuntary and thus inadmissible.

44
City of Ellisville v. Richardsongreen
miss · 2005 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2009–2022
2 sentences

2022Id. at 1237-38 (¶13); Richardson, 913 So. 2d at 978-79 . 41 ¶82.

2011See Richardson, 913 So.2d at 978 .

23
Woodham v. Stategreen
miss · 2001 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2008
2 sentences

2008See Woodham v. State, 779 So.2d 158, 161-62 (¶¶ 13, 17) (Miss.2001) (sixteen-year-old’s confession considered voluntary); Moody v. State, 838 So.2d 324, 333 (¶ 32) (Miss.Ct.App.2002) (court deemed confession by fourteen-year-old voluntary).

2007In Woodham v. State, 800 So.2d 1148, 1154 (¶ 17) (Miss.2001), the Mississippi Supreme Court noted that the totality of the circumstances test must be used when examining a juvenile's confession because "[t]he age of the minor is seldom per se conclusive in deciding whether a confession was freely and voluntarily given." (quoting Woodham v. State, 779 So.2d 158, 161 (¶ 14) (Miss.2001)).

22
Dancer v. Stategreen
miss · 1998 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2004–2007
2 sentences

2007Edmonds , at ¶ 18, 955 So.2d at 875 (citing Dancer v. State, 721 So.2d 583, 587 (Miss. 1998), and Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. 707 , 99 S.Ct. 2560 , 61 L.Ed.2d 197 (1979)).

2004Edmonds, at ¶ 18 (citing Dancer v. State, 721 So. 2d 583, 587 (Miss. 1998), and Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. 707 , 99 S. Ct. 2560 , 61 L.

22
Epps v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Epps v. State, 926 So.2d 242, 244 (¶ 7) (Miss.Ct.App.2005). ¶ 11.

2007Epps v. State, 926 So.2d 242, 244 (¶ 7) (Miss.Ct.App.2005). a.

22
Collins v. Joshigreen
miss · 1992 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2005–2006
2 sentences

2006Sys., 839 *911 So.2d 530, 534 (Miss.2003); Collins v. Joshi, 611 So.2d 898, 903 (Miss.1992) (Banks, J. concurring)) (emphasis in original). ¶ 14.

2005Sys., 839 So. 2d 530, 534 (Miss. 2003); Collins v. Joshi, 611 So.2d 898, 903 (Miss. 1992) (Banks, J. concurring)) (emphasis in original). ¶14.

22
Jones v. Stategreen
miss · 2003 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2002–2005
2 sentences

2005Le is correct in asserting that, "[w]hen determining voluntariness, the court must look at the `totality of the circumstances' surrounding the statement." Jones v. State, 841 So.2d 115, 130 (Miss.2003).

2002Le is correct in asserting that, “[w]hen determining voluntariness, the court must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ surrounding the statement.” Jones v. State, 841 So. 2d 115, 130 (Miss. 2003).

22
Jones v. Stategreen
missctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
2 sentences

2004In agreement with the State, this Court finds that the evidence presented to the magistrate in the affidavit along with proof of the drug dog’s “alerting” to the package was sufficient probable cause to meet the totality of the circumstances test given in Jones v. State, 724 So.2d 427, 429 (¶ 8) (Miss.Ct.App.1998).

2003In agreement with the State's brief, this Court finds that the evidence presented to the magistrate in the affidavit along with proof of the drug dog's "alerting" to the package was sufficient probable cause to meet the totality of the circumstances test given in Jones v. State, 724 So.2d 427, 429 (¶ 8) (Miss.Ct.App.1998).

22
Illinois v. Gatesgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 13 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1985–2026
2 sentences

2009In Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 103 S.Ct. 2317 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983), the United States Supreme Court established a totality-of-the-circumstances test for determining whether probable cause exists for the issuance of a search warrant.

2009In Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 103 S.Ct. 2317 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983), the United States Supreme Court established a totality-of-the-circumstances test for determining whether probable cause exists for the issuance of a search warrant.

113
State v. Woodsgreen
miss · 2003 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2018
2 sentences

2018"Under the totality-of-the-circumstances test, the task of the issuing magistrate is simply to make a practical, common-sense decision based on all the circumstances set forth in the affidavit before him, including the veracity and the basis of the knowledge of persons supplying hearsay information." Thompson , 92 So.3d at 696 (¶ 10) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting State v. Woods , 866 So.2d 422 , 425 (¶ 10) (Miss. 2003) ).

2007State v. Woods, 866 So.2d 422, 425 (¶ 10) (Miss.2003) (citations omitted). ¶ 22.

12
Sedric Sutton v. State of Mississippigreen
miss · 2018 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026In making this determination, “[o]ur review is guided by the totality-of-the-circumstances analysis established by the United States Supreme Court.” Sutton, 238 So. 3d at 1155 (¶13).

11
City of Jackson v. Graygreen
miss · 2011 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Gray, 72 So. 3d at 500 (¶32).

11
City of Jackson v. Gardnergreen
miss · 2013 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022E.g., City of Jackson v. Gardner, 108 So. 3d 927, 929 (¶7) (Miss. 2013).

11
Arlene Carothers v. City of Water Valley, Mississippigreen
missctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Id. at (¶¶22-23); accord Carothers v. City of Water Valley, 242 So. 3d 138 (Miss.

11
Thompson v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018"Under the totality-of-the-circumstances test, the task of the issuing magistrate is simply to make a practical, common-sense decision based on all the circumstances set forth in the affidavit before him, including the veracity and the basis of the knowledge of persons supplying hearsay information." Thompson , 92 So.3d at 696 (¶ 10) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting State v. Woods , 866 So.2d 422 , 425 (¶ 10) (Miss. 2003) ).

11
City of Jackson v. Bristergreen
miss · 2003 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017"Based on our standard of review, the circuit judge's findings are safe on appeal if they are supported by substantial, credible, and reasonable evidence." City of Jackson v. Brister , 838 So.2d 274 , 278-79 (¶ 19) (Miss. 2003).

2017“Based on our standard of review, the circuit judge’s findings are safe on appeal if they are supported by substantial, credible, and reasonable evidence.” City of Jackson v. Brister, 838 So. 2d 274, 278-79 (¶19) (Miss. 2003).

11
Commonwealth v. Jacksongreen
pasuperct · 2008 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Pennsylvania has a separate statute defining attempt. 2 Under Pennsylvania law, the requisite intent of a person charged under the attempt provision of the aggravated-assault statute is determined under a totality-of-the-circumstances test with a list of nonexhaustive factors given, to be considered on a case-by-case basis. 3 Com. v. Jackson, 955 A.2d 441, 446 (¶ 15) (Pa.Super.Ct.2008) (citing Com. v. Alexander, 477 Pa. 190 , 383 A.2d 887 (1978)).

11
Knight v. Stategreen
miss · 2011 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Knight, 72 So.3d at 1063 (¶ 26).

11
State v. Whitakergreen
conn · 1990 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008When determining whether or not a Miranda waiver is proper, the trial court must conduct a totality of the circumstances analysis and look at such factors as the “defendant’s ‘experience with the police and familiarity with warnings; intelligence, including I.Q.; age; education; vocabulary and ability to read and write in the language in which the warnings were given; intoxication; emotional state; mental disease, disorder or retardation.’ ” Id. (citing State v. Whitaker, 215 Conn. 739 , 578 A.2d 1031, 1039 (1990)). ¶ 31.

2008When determining whether or not a Miranda waiver is proper, the trial court must conduct a totality of the circumstances analysis and look at such factors as the “defendant’s ‘experience with the police and familiarity with warnings; intelligence, including I.Q.; age; education; vocabulary and ability to read and write in the language in which the warnings were given; intoxication; emotional state; mental disease, disorder or retardation.’ ” Id. (citing State v. Whitaker, 215 Conn. 739 , 578 A.2d 1031, 1039 (1990)). ¶ 31.

11
Moody v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Henry v. Stategreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Woodham v. Stategreen
miss · 2001 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Dodson v. Singing River Hosp. Systemgreen
miss · 2003 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Alabama v. Whitegreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Ray v. Stategreen
miss · 1987 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
11
Hester v. Stategreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Walker v. Stategreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Garvis v. Stategreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Lockett v. Stategreen
miss · 1987 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Jones v. Stategreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Alexander v. Stategreen
miss · 1987 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Seales v. Stategreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Drane v. Stategreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Breckenridge v. Stategreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
McCommon v. Stategreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Harper v. Stategreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
Hemmingway v. Stategreen
miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
In Interest of WRAgreen
miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
York v. Stategreen
miss · 1982 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Beavers v. State green
miss · 1986
2 sentences

2001Beavers, 498 So.2d at 790 .

2001Beavers, 498 So.2d at 790 .

41999–2001
Fare v. Michael C. green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2007Edmonds , at ¶ 18, 955 So.2d at 875 (citing Dancer v. State, 721 So.2d 583, 587 (Miss. 1998), and Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. 707 , 99 S.Ct. 2560 , 61 L.Ed.2d 197 (1979)).

2007Edmonds , at ¶ 18, 955 So.2d at 875 (citing Dancer v. State, 721 So.2d 583, 587 (Miss. 1998), and Fare v. Michael C., 442 U.S. 707 , 99 S.Ct. 2560 , 61 L.Ed.2d 197 (1979)).

22004–2007
Hathcock v. Southern Farm Bureau Cas. Ins. Co. green
miss · 2005
2 sentences

2006We have previously determined that "[i]mpartiality is viewed under the totality of the circumstances analysis using an objective reasonable person, not a lawyer or judge, standard." Hathcock, 912 So.2d at 849 (citing Dodson v. Singing River Hosp.

2005We have previously determined that “[i]mpartiality is viewed under the totality of the circumstances analysis using an objective reasonable person, not a lawyer or judge, standard.” Hathcock, 912 So. 2d at 849 6 (citing Dodson v. Singing River Hosp.

22005–2006
Crain v. Cleveland Lodge 1532, Order of Moose, Inc. green
miss · 1994
2 sentences

2002Crain, 641 So.2d at 1191-92 .

2000Crain, 641 So. 2d at 1191 - 92.

22000–2002
Hall v. State green
miss · 1984
2 sentences

1985Furthermore, in Hall v. State, 455 So.2d 1303 (Miss. 1984), while not relying expressly upon Gates , we stated a totality of the circumstances test and upheld the facial validity of a warrant-affidavit. 455 So.2d at 1308-09 .

1985Furthermore, in Hall v. State, 455 So.2d 1303 (Miss. 1984), while not relying expressly upon Gates , we stated a totality of the circumstances test and upheld the facial validity of a warrant-affidavit. 455 So.2d at 1308-09 .

21985–1985
Morton v. City of Shelby green
missctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2022Id. at (¶¶22-23); accord Carothers v. City of Water Valley, 242 So. 3d 138 (Miss.

12022–2022
Illinois v. Hemi Group LLC green
ca7 · 2010
1 sentence

2020In Illinois v. Hemi Group LLC, 622 F.3d 754 (7th Cir. 2010), the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit applied a totality-of-the-circumstances test in holding that personal jurisdiction in Illinois was proper over a Native American cigarette seller based in New Mexico.

12020–2020
Petti v. State green
miss · 1995
1 sentence

2018Petti v. State , 666 So.2d 754 , 757 (Miss. 1995).

12018–2018
Thomas v. MISSISSIPPI DEPT. OF PUB. SAFETY green
missctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2017Id. at (¶ 12) .

2017Id. at (¶12).

12017–2017
Commonwealth v. Alexander green
pa · 1978
2 sentences

2016Pennsylvania has a separate statute defining attempt. 2 Under Pennsylvania law, the requisite intent of a person charged under the attempt provision of the aggravated-assault statute is determined under a totality-of-the-circumstances test with a list of nonexhaustive factors given, to be considered on a case-by-case basis. 3 Com. v. Jackson, 955 A.2d 441, 446 (¶ 15) (Pa.Super.Ct.2008) (citing Com. v. Alexander, 477 Pa. 190 , 383 A.2d 887 (1978)).

2016Pennsylvania has a separate statute defining attempt. 2 Under Pennsylvania law, the requisite intent of a person charged under the attempt provision of the aggravated-assault statute is determined under a totality-of-the-circumstances test with a list of nonexhaustive factors given, to be considered on a case-by-case basis. 3 Com. v. Jackson, 955 A.2d 441, 446 (¶ 15) (Pa.Super.Ct.2008) (citing Com. v. Alexander, 477 Pa. 190 , 383 A.2d 887 (1978)).

12016–2016
Holland v. State green
miss · 1991
12008–2008
Neil v. Biggers green
scotus · 1972
12008–2008
Barker v. State green
miss · 1970
12007–2007
Tudor v. State green
miss · 1974
11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-19 (8) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-9 (5) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-101 (5) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-17-1 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-105 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-81 (4) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 11-46-13 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 41-29-139 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 43-21-303 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-107 (3) MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 99-19-83 (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

PA 630 (1972–2026) OH 373 (1984–2026) TX 296 (1971–2026) IL 179 (1974–2026) NC 174 (1978–2026) NJ 166 (1983–2026) CA 147 (1977–2026) TN 133 (1971–2026) LA 106 (1978–2025) MN 99 (1983–2025) GA 96 (1976–2026) WA 93 (1982–2026) AL 90 (1977–2025) CO 89 (1981–2026) FL 89 (1981–2025) WI 88 (1973–2026) ID 77 (1979–2026) MD 77 (1975–2026) KS 75 (1976–2026) VA 74 (1986–2026) CT 68 (1982–2026) MI 68 (1970–2026) MS 57 (1985–2026) ND 57 (1988–2023) IN 52 (1983–2026) UT 48 (1980–2026) IA 46 (1970–2025) MT 43 (1984–2024) AR 41 (1983–2024) NE 40 (1983–2026) ME 40 (1979–2022) MO 38 (1966–2025) DE 34 (1978–2026) NM 33 (1990–2026) MA 33 (1983–2026) NH 32 (1980–2023) AZ 32 (1982–2023) SC 32 (1985–2023) HI 32 (1994–2025) KY 30 (1999–2026) DC 27 (1976–2026) RI 26 (1984–2026) SD 25 (1980–2019) NY 23 (1981–2025) VT 22 (1987–2023) OR 18 (1982–2026) NV 17 (1986–2026) WY 11 (1988–2022) WV 11 (1978–2021) OK 8 (1979–2021) AK 6 (1987–2019) VI 3 (2009–2026)

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