per se rule (Montana) · Go Syfert
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per se rule in Montana

56 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 1976–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Montana 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 (36)

CaseFollowedCited
Troxel v. Granvillegreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Troxel, 530 U.S. at 73-74 , 120 S. Ct. at 2064 , supra; Troxel, 530 U.S. at 78 , 120 S. Ct. at 2066-67 (Souter, J., concurring), supra; Troxel, 530 U.S. at 85 -86 and 89, 120 S. Ct. at 2070 -71 and 2072 (Stevens, J., dissenting) (substantive due process protects “parent-child relationship from arbitrary [state] impairment” but no Supreme Court precedent supports a per se requirement for “a showing of actual or potential ‘harm’ to the child” as prerequisite to nonparent visitation rights—Court has “never held that the parent’s 10 We have similarly narrowly held that a state law “best intere

2023See Troxel, 530 U.S. at 73-74 , 120 S. Ct. at 2064 , supra; Troxel, 530 U.S. at 78 , 120 S. Ct. at 2066-67 (Souter, J., concurring), supra; Troxel, 530 U.S. at 85 -86 and 89, 120 S. Ct. at 2070 -71 and 2072 (Stevens, J., dissenting) (substantive due process protects “parent-child relationship from arbitrary [state] impairment” but no Supreme Court precedent supports a per se requirement for “a showing of actual or potential ‘harm’ to the child” as prerequisite to nonparent visitation rights—Court has “never held that the parent’s 10 We have similarly narrowly held that a state law “best intere

22
Knopp v. Knoppgreen
mont · 2001 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

22
Henderson v. Hendersongreen
mont · 1977 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

22
In Re Parenting of JNPgreen
mont · 2001 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

22
Polasek v. Omuragreen
mont · 2006 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See similarly Kulstad, ¶¶ 58, 60-63, and 68-70 (nothing in § 40-4-228, MCA, “limits its application to a finding of abuse or neglect” as defined in Title 41, chapter 3, MCA—citing § 40-4-228(5), MCA, and Troxel, 530 U.S. at 73 , 120 S. Ct. at 2064 (plurality opinion passing on question of whether constitutional rights of existing parent effects a per se requirement for a showing of actual or potential parental harm as condition precedent to infringement by recognition of nonparent visitation rights), and distinguishing Polasek v. Omura, 2006 MT 103, ¶¶ 14-15 , 332 Mont. 157 , 136 P.3d 519 (sta

2023See similarly Kulstad, ¶¶ 58, 60-63, and 68-70 (nothing in § 40-4-228, MCA, “limits its application to a finding of abuse or neglect” as defined in Title 41, chapter 3, MCA—citing § 40-4-228(5), MCA, and Troxel, 530 U.S. at 73 , 120 S. Ct. at 2064 (plurality opinion passing on question of whether constitutional rights of existing parent effects a per se requirement for a showing of actual or potential parental harm as condition precedent to infringement by recognition of nonparent visitation rights), and distinguishing Polasek v. Omura, 2006 MT 103, ¶¶ 14-15 , 332 Mont. 157 , 136 P.3d 519 (sta

22
cluster 587351green
ca8 · 1992 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2016The Supreme Court thus recognized that a per se Sixth Amendment violation may arise where, “although counsel is available to assist the accused during trial, the likelihood that any lawyer, even a fully competent one, could provide effective assistance is so small that a presumption of prejudice is appropriate without inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.” Cronic, 466 U.S. at 659-60 , 104 S. Ct. at 2047 . 21 ¶43 The test that has emerged within the various federal jurisdictions for substitution motions, which presume prejudice and a per se violation of the Sixth Amendment or “construct

2016The Supreme Court thus recognized that a per se Sixth Amendment violation may arise where, “although counsel is available to assist the accused during trial, the likelihood that any lawyer, even a fully competent one, could provide effective assistance is so small that a presumption of prejudice is appropriate without inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.” Cronic, 466 U.S. at 659-60 , 104 S. Ct. at 2047 . ¶43 The test that has emerged within the various federal jurisdictions for substitution motions, which presume prejudice and a per se violation of the Sixth Amendment or “constructive

22
State, City of Bozeman v. Hethgreen
mont · 1988 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2014
2 sentences

2014Belgarde, ¶ 16 (discussing State v. Heth, 230 Mont. 268, 272 , 750 P.2d 103, 105 (1988)).

2014Belgarde, ¶ 16 (discussing State v. Heth, 230 Mont. 268, 272 , 750 P.2d 103, 105 (1988)).

22
State v. Siegalgreen
mont · 1997 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998The reliability of a citizen informant is generally shown by the very nature of the circumstances under which the incriminating information became known Siegal, 281 Mont. at 281 , 934 P.2d at 194 (citation omitted).

1998The reliability of a citizen informant is generally shown by the very nature of the circumstances under which the incriminating information became known Siegal, 281 Mont. at 281 , 934 P.2d at 194 (citation omitted).

22
Blufford Hayes, Jr. v. Jill Brown, Warden of the California State Prison at San Quentingreen
ca9 · 2005 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2026
2 sentences

2026Hayes v. Brown, 399 F.3d 972, 984 (9th Cir. 2005) (en banc); State v. Wright, 2011 MT 92, ¶ 28 , 360 Mont. 246 , 253 P.3d 838 .

2011We note that in Hayes , the Ninth Circuit stated that Napue does not create a per se rule of reversal. 399 F.3d at 984 .

12
State v. Browngreen
mont · 1999 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2002
2 sentences

2002Accordingly, Hiebert cannot succeed, as a matter of law, based on the theory that Bellusci negligently suppressed exculpatory evidence. ¶45 [5] We have held that an “intentional suppression of exculpatory evidence by the prosecution is a per se violation of due process.” State v. Baker, 2000 MT 235, ¶ 15 , 301 Mont. 323, ¶ 15 , 8 P.3d 817, ¶ 15 (citing State v. Brown, 1999 MT 133, ¶ 24 , 294 Mont. 509, ¶ 24 , 982 P.2d 468, ¶ 24 ).

2002Accordingly, Hiebert cannot succeed, as a matter of law, based on the theory that Bellusci negligently suppressed exculpatory evidence. ¶45 [5] We have held that an “intentional suppression of exculpatory evidence by the prosecution is a per se violation of due process.” State v. Baker, 2000 MT 235, ¶ 15 , 301 Mont. 323, ¶ 15 , 8 P.3d 817, ¶ 15 (citing State v. Brown, 1999 MT 133, ¶ 24 , 294 Mont. 509, ¶ 24 , 982 P.2d 468, ¶ 24 ).

12
United States v. Kareem A. Nagibgreen
ca7 · 1995 · cited in 2 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Castellanos, 26 F.3d at 718 ; I&&b, 56 F.3d at 801 .

1997Castellanos, 26 F.3d at 718 ; Nagib, 56 F.3d at 801.

12
State v. Kirk Spencergreen
mont · 2007 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See Wright, 497 U.S. at 823 , 110 S. Ct. at 3150 (determining that “the use of corroborating evidence . . . would permit admission of a presumptively unreliable statement by bootstrapping on the trustworthiness of other evidence at trial, a result we think at odds with the requirement that hearsay evidence admitted under the Confrontation Clause be so trustworthy that cross-examination of the declarant would be of marginal utility”).2 2 We noted these distinctions and their possible impacts upon our precedent in State v Spencer, 2007 MT 245, ¶ 33 , 339 Mont. 227 , 169 P.3d 384 . 32 ¶45 Nonethe

2021See Wright, 497 U.S. at 823 , 110 S. Ct. at 3150 (determining that “the use of corroborating evidence . . . would permit admission of a presumptively unreliable statement by bootstrapping on the trustworthiness of other evidence at trial, a result we think at odds with the requirement that hearsay evidence admitted under the Confrontation Clause be so trustworthy that cross-examination of the declarant would be of marginal utility”).2 2 We noted these distinctions and their possible impacts upon our precedent in State v Spencer, 2007 MT 245, ¶ 33 , 339 Mont. 227 , 169 P.3d 384 . 32 ¶45 Nonethe

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Idaho v. Wrightgreen
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021The Wright Court opined, in dicta, that “the Confrontation Clause does not erect a per se rule barring the admission of prior statements of a declarant who is unable to communicate to the jury at the time of trial.” Wright, 497 U.S. at 825 , 110 S. Ct. at 3151 .

2021The Wright Court opined, in dicta, that “the Confrontation Clause does not erect a per se rule barring the admission of prior statements of a declarant who is unable to communicate to the jury at the time of trial.” Wright, 497 U.S. at 825 , 110 S. Ct. at 3151 .

11
Cuyler v. Sullivangreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Prejudice is presumed only if the defendant demonstrates that counsel “actively represented conflicting interests” and that “an actual conflict of interest adversely affected his lawyer’s performance.” Cuyler v. Sullivan, supra, 446 U.S., at 350, 348 , 100 S.Ct., at 1719, 1718 (footnote omitted).

2019Prejudice is presumed only if the defendant demonstrates that counsel “actively represented conflicting interests” and that “an actual conflict of interest adversely affected his lawyer’s performance.” Cuyler v. Sullivan, supra, 446 U.S., at 350, 348 , 100 S.Ct., at 1719, 1718 (footnote omitted).

11
United States v. Dorian Douglas Whaleygreen
ca9 · 1986 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See also United States v. Allen, 789 F.2d 90, 92 (1st Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 846 , 107 S. Ct. 164 (1986); United States v. Whaley, 788 F.2d 581, 583 (9th Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 962 . 107 S. Ct. 458 (1986).

2016See also United States v. Allen, 789 F.2d 90, 92 (1st Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 846 , 107 S. Ct. 164 (1986); United States v. Whaley, 788 F.2d 581, 583 (9th Cir. 1986), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 962 . 107 S. Ct. 458 (1986).

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United States v. Norman C. Allengreen
ca1 · 1986 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Zaragoza v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Haselden v. Hamergreen
· 1917 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Kirtley v. Sovereign Life Insurance (In Re Durability Inc.)green
ca10 · 2000 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Osnes Livestock Co. v. Warrengreen
mont · 1936 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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King v. Schultzgreen
mont · 1962 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Asea, Inc. v. Southern Pacific Transportation Company, a Corporation, and Harbor Belt Line, a Partnershipgreen
ca9 · 1982 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Mid Valley Bank v. North Valley Bankgreen
caed · 1991 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
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Khaliel v. Norton Health Care Inc. Retirement Plangreen
kywd · 2012 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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State v. Valleygreen
mont · 1992 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Charlene Davis v. The Prudential Insurance Company of Americagreen
ca5 · 1964 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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American Family Life Insurance Co. v. Norukgreen
minnctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Asch v. Stategreen
wyo · 2003 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Bolin v. Stategreen
wyo · 2006 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Broers v. Montana Department of Revenuegreen
mont · 1989 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Loretto v. Teleprompter Manhattan CATV Corp.green
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Smith v. General Mills, Inc.green
mont · 1998 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
State v. Francogreen
wash · 1982 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
State v. Bakergreen
mont · 2000 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
State v. Pattersongreen
mont · 1983 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
King v. Commissionergreen
tax · 1986 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Peters v. Kiffgreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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Also cited on this issue (43)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Sadowski green
mont · 1991
2 sentences

1994Gollehon, 864 P.2d at 1264 -65 (citing State v. Sadowski (1991), 247 Mont. 63, 79 , 805 P.2d 537, 547 ; and State v. Halter (1989), 238 Mont. 408, 412 , 777 P.2d 1313, 1316 ).

1994Gollehon, 864 P.2d at 1264 -65 (citing State v. Sadowski (1991), 247 Mont. 63, 79 , 805 P.2d 537, 547 ; and State v. Halter (1989), 238 Mont. 408, 412 , 777 P.2d 1313, 1316 ).

31993–1994
Fitzpatrick v. Crist green
mont · 1974
2 sentences

1978In Fitzpatrick v. Crist, (1974), 165 Mont. 382 , 528 P.2d 1322 , a delay of seven months was held not to be “* * * a per se violation of petitioner’s right to a speedy trial, but under the circumstances here it is thought long enough to shift to the state the burden of explaining the reason for the delay and showing absence of prejudice to peti *390 tioner.” 165 Mont. 388 , 528 P.2d 1326 .

1978In Fitzpatrick v. Crist, (1974), 165 Mont. 382 , 528 P.2d 1322 , a delay of seven months was held not to be “* * * a per se violation of petitioner’s right to a speedy trial, but under the circumstances here it is thought long enough to shift to the state the burden of explaining the reason for the delay and showing absence of prejudice to peti *390 tioner.” 165 Mont. 388 , 528 P.2d 1326 .

31977–1978
Matter of Guardianship of Doney green
mont · 1977
2 sentences

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

2023See In re Parenting of J.N.P., 2001 MT 120, ¶ 26 , 305 Mont. 351 , 27 P.3d 953 ; In re Doney, 174 Mont. at 286-87 , 570 P.2d at 578 ; Henderson v. Henderson, 174 Mont. 1, 8-10 , 568 P.2d 177, 181-82 (1977). 30 liberty interest . . . establish[es] a rigid constitutional shield[] protecting every arbitrary parental decision from any challenge absent a threshold finding of harm”—protection of parental rights against arbitrary state interference should not preclude “States from protecting children against the arbitrary exercise of parental authority . . . [not] motivated by an interest in the welf

22023–2023
Martin v. United States green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2016The Supreme Court thus recognized that a per se Sixth Amendment violation may arise where, “although counsel is available to assist the accused during trial, the likelihood that any lawyer, even a fully competent one, could provide effective assistance is so small that a presumption of prejudice is appropriate without inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.” Cronic, 466 U.S. at 659-60 , 104 S. Ct. at 2047 . 21 ¶43 The test that has emerged within the various federal jurisdictions for substitution motions, which presume prejudice and a per se violation of the Sixth Amendment or “construct

2016The Supreme Court thus recognized that a per se Sixth Amendment violation may arise where, “although counsel is available to assist the accused during trial, the likelihood that any lawyer, even a fully competent one, could provide effective assistance is so small that a presumption of prejudice is appropriate without inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.” Cronic, 466 U.S. at 659-60 , 104 S. Ct. at 2047 . ¶43 The test that has emerged within the various federal jurisdictions for substitution motions, which presume prejudice and a per se violation of the Sixth Amendment or “constructive

22016–2017
Hollingsworth v. United States green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2016The Supreme Court thus recognized that a per se Sixth Amendment violation may arise where, “although counsel is available to assist the accused during trial, the likelihood that any lawyer, even a fully competent one, could provide effective assistance is so small that a presumption of prejudice is appropriate without inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.” Cronic, 466 U.S. at 659-60 , 104 S. Ct. at 2047 . 21 ¶43 The test that has emerged within the various federal jurisdictions for substitution motions, which presume prejudice and a per se violation of the Sixth Amendment or “construct

2016The Supreme Court thus recognized that a per se Sixth Amendment violation may arise where, “although counsel is available to assist the accused during trial, the likelihood that any lawyer, even a fully competent one, could provide effective assistance is so small that a presumption of prejudice is appropriate without inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.” Cronic, 466 U.S. at 659-60 , 104 S. Ct. at 2047 . ¶43 The test that has emerged within the various federal jurisdictions for substitution motions, which presume prejudice and a per se violation of the Sixth Amendment or “constructive

22016–2017
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1984In Chapman v. California (1967), 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 , the United States Supreme Court considered the additional question, whether when such remarks are made by a prosecutor so as to cause constitutional error, it must adopt a per se rule, that such error automatically required a reversal.

1984In Chapman v. California (1967), 386 U.S. 18 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 , the United States Supreme Court considered the additional question, whether when such remarks are made by a prosecutor so as to cause constitutional error, it must adopt a per se rule, that such error automatically required a reversal.

21984–2000
State v. Steward green
mont · 1975
2 sentences

1998There we held that: We emphasize this delay is not considered a per se violation of petitioner’s right to a speedy trial, but under the circumstances here it is thought long enough to shift to the state the burden of explaining the reason for the delay and showing absence of prejudice to petitioner. ¶26 In State v. Steward (1975), 168 Mont. 385, 389 , 543 P.2d 178, 181 , we cited with approval United States v. Rucker (D.C.

1998There we held that: We emphasize this delay is not considered a per se violation of petitioner’s right to a speedy trial, but under the circumstances here it is thought long enough to shift to the state the burden of explaining the reason for the delay and showing absence of prejudice to petitioner. ¶26 In State v. Steward (1975), 168 Mont. 385, 389 , 543 P.2d 178, 181 , we cited with approval United States v. Rucker (D.C.

21998–1999
Isaiah Hedgepeth, Jr. v. United States green
cadc · 1966
2 sentences

1998There we held that: We emphasize this delay is not considered a per se violation of petitioner's right to a speedy trial, but under the circumstances here it is thought long enough to shift to the state the burden of explaining the reason for the delay and showing absence of prejudice to petitioner. ¶ 26 In State v. Steward (1975), 168 Mont. 385, 389 , 543 P.2d 178, 181 , we cited with approval United States v. Rucker (D.C.Cir.1972), 464 F.2d 823, 825 , where that court held that: A delay of over one year between arrest and trial raises a Sixth Amendment claim of "prima facie merit." Hedgepeth

1998There we held that: We emphasize this delay is not considered a per se violation of petitioner's right to a speedy trial, but under the circumstances here it is thought long enough to shift to the state the burden of explaining the reason for the delay and showing absence of prejudice to petitioner. ¶ 26 In State v. Steward (1975), 168 Mont. 385, 389 , 543 P.2d 178, 181 , we cited with approval United States v. Rucker (D.C.Cir.1972), 464 F.2d 823, 825 , where that court held that: A delay of over one year between arrest and trial raises a Sixth Amendment claim of "prima facie merit." Hedgepeth

21998–1999
United States v. Edward Rucker, Jr. green
cadc · 1972
2 sentences

1999In State v. Steward (1975), 168 Mont. 385, 389 , 543 P.2d 178, 181 , we cited with approval United States v. Rucker (D.C.Cir.1972), 464 F.2d 823, 825 , where that court held that: A delay of over one year between arrest and trial raises a Sixth Amendment claim of “prima facie merit.” Hedgepeth v. United States, 124 U.S.App.D.C. 291 , 364 F.2d 684 (1966).

1998There we held that: We emphasize this delay is not considered a per se violation of petitioner's right to a speedy trial, but under the circumstances here it is thought long enough to shift to the state the burden of explaining the reason for the delay and showing absence of prejudice to petitioner. ¶ 26 In State v. Steward (1975), 168 Mont. 385, 389 , 543 P.2d 178, 181 , we cited with approval United States v. Rucker (D.C.Cir.1972), 464 F.2d 823, 825 , where that court held that: A delay of over one year between arrest and trial raises a Sixth Amendment claim of "prima facie merit." Hedgepeth

21998–1999
John Castellanos v. United States of America, Kevin B. Streete v. United States green
ca7 · 1994
2 sentences

1997Castellanos, 26 F.3d at 718 ; I&&b, 56 F.3d at 801 .

1997Castellanos, 26 F.3d at 718 ; Nagib, 56 F.3d at 801.

21997–1997
State v. Halter green
mont · 1989
2 sentences

1994Gollehon, 864 P.2d at 1264 -65 (citing State v. Sadowski (1991), 247 Mont. 63, 79 , 805 P.2d 537, 547 ; and State v. Halter (1989), 238 Mont. 408, 412 , 777 P.2d 1313, 1316 ).

1994Gollehon, 864 P.2d at 1264 -65 (citing State v. Sadowski (1991), 247 Mont. 63, 79 , 805 P.2d 537, 547 ; and State v. Halter (1989), 238 Mont. 408, 412 , 777 P.2d 1313, 1316 ).

21993–1994
State v. Gollehon green
mont · 1993
2 sentences

1994Gollehon, 864 P.2d at 1264 -65 (citing State v. Sadowski (1991), 247 Mont. 63, 79 , 805 P.2d 537, 547 ; and State v. Halter (1989), 238 Mont. 408, 412 , 777 P.2d 1313, 1316 ).

1993Gollehon, 864 P.2d at 1264 -65 (citing State v. Sadowski (1991), 247 Mont. 63, 79 , 805 P.2d 537, 547 ; and State v. Halter (1989) r 238 Mont. 408, 412 , 777 P.2d 1313, 1316 ).

21993–1994
State v. Craig green
mont · 1976
2 sentences

1988The standard in Montana for intentional or negligent suppression of evidence was enunciated in the case of State v. Craig (1976), 169 Mont. 150, 153 , 545 P.2d 649, 651 , holding: “Only intentional or deliberate suppression of evidence is a per se violation of due process sufficient to reverse or nullify a conviction. . .

1988The standard in Montana for intentional or negligent suppression of evidence was enunciated in the case of State v. Craig (1976), 169 Mont. 150, 153 , 545 P.2d 649, 651 , holding: “Only intentional or deliberate suppression of evidence is a per se violation of due process sufficient to reverse or nullify a conviction. . .

21983–1988
United States v. James Vincent Keogh green
ca2 · 1968
2 sentences

1983United States v. Keogh, 391 F.2d 138 (2nd Cir.).

1983United States v. Keogh, 391 F.2d 138 (2nd Cir.).

21976–1983
State v. Wright green
mont · 2011
2 sentences

2026Hayes v. Brown, 399 F.3d 972, 984 (9th Cir. 2005) (en banc); State v. Wright, 2011 MT 92, ¶ 28 , 360 Mont. 246 , 253 P.3d 838 .

2026Hayes v. Brown, 399 F.3d 972, 984 (9th Cir. 2005) (en banc); State v. Wright, 2011 MT 92, ¶ 28 , 360 Mont. 246 , 253 P.3d 838 .

12026–2026
United States v. Cronic green
scotus · 1984
12016–2016
House of Wheat v. Wright green
scotus · 1986
12016–2016
Maynard v. Bowen green
scotus · 1986
12016–2016
McReynolds v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. green
ca7 · 2012
12013–2013
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes green
scotus · 2011
12013–2013
State v. Schwarz green
mont · 2006
12009–2009
State v. Farmer neutral
mont · 2008
12009–2009
Abdella v. O'TOOLE green
ctd · 2004
12009–2009
United States v. Paul Levy, Frank Moten, Donald Verna, Nicholas Visceglia. Appeal of Donald Verna green
ca3 · 1978
12008–2008
State v. Weaver green
mont · 1998
12007–2007
Ristaino v. Ross green
scotus · 1976
12007–2007
State v. Brown green
utah · 1992
12006–2006
State v. Hansen neutral
washctapp · 1976
12004–2004
State v. Wild green
mont · 1956
12002–2002
Williams v. Selstad green
mont · 1988
12000–2000
Hobby v. United States green
scotus · 1984
12000–2000
Gray v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1987
12000–2000
State v. Grey green
mont · 1995
11998–1998
Marriage of Bonamarte v. Bonamarte green
mont · 1994
11998–1998
United States v. Scheffer green
scotus · 1998
11998–1998
State v. Michaels green
nj · 1994
11998–1998
State v. Gladue green
mont · 1984
11988–1988
Dvorak v. Huntley Project Irrigation District green
mont · 1981
11985–1985
Manson v. Brathwaite green
scotus · 1977
11983–1983
Johnson v. Zerbst green
scotus · 1938
11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 45-5-102 (5) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 45-5-502 (5) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 1-2-101 (4) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 46-20-701 (4) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 40-4-101 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 45-5-103 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 45-6-204 (3) MT § Mont. Code Ann. § 46-5-221 (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

IL 638 (1974–2026) PA 546 (1966–2026) TX 343 (1971–2025) NY 323 (1952–2026) CA 266 (1961–2026) NJ 263 (1971–2026) WA 240 (1973–2026) FL 232 (1968–2026) CT 206 (1970–2025) OH 196 (1969–2026) MO 155 (1967–2024) MD 149 (1973–2026) WI 143 (1974–2025) VA 124 (1977–2026) NC 123 (1971–2026) DC 118 (1977–2026) IN 116 (1967–2025) TN 111 (1987–2026) CO 109 (1977–2026) IA 103 (1976–2025) NM 99 (1978–2025) MA 96 (1977–2025) OR 93 (1979–2025) MN 91 (1975–2025) GA 88 (1970–2024) ID 87 (1977–2026) MS 87 (1969–2026) AL 86 (1969–2026) LA 82 (1977–2023) AZ 80 (1971–2026) UT 71 (1981–2026) MI 71 (1974–2025) NH 58 (1974–2024) ME 56 (1973–2026) MT 56 (1976–2026) SC 53 (1985–2023) VT 53 (1981–2025) KS 48 (1969–2026) RI 43 (1973–2023) WV 40 (1975–2025) NE 37 (1979–2023) DE 36 (1983–2026) NV 36 (1965–2024) OK 35 (1978–2024) ND 34 (1974–2025) AK 34 (1979–2020) HI 33 (1977–2025) SD 29 (1975–2025) WY 23 (1978–2025) AR 20 (1973–2019) KY 18 (1971–2022) VI 11 (1986–2024) GU 2 (2021–2022)

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.

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