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thrust defense in Indiana

7 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Pennycuff v. Stategreen
ind · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Pennycuff v. State, 745 N.E.2d 804, 812 (Ind. 2001) (counsel’s decision to waive “perfunctory objections having little chance of success or no direct or substantial relationship to the main thrust of the defense is within the realm of reasonable trial strategy”) (internal quotation marks omitted); Myers, 33 N.E.3d at 1103 (finding no deficient performance when counsel failed to object “to avoid drawing unfavorable attention” to certain facts).

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John R. Myers II v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Pennycuff v. State, 745 N.E.2d 804, 812 (Ind. 2001) (counsel’s decision to waive “perfunctory objections having little chance of success or no direct or substantial relationship to the main thrust of the defense is within the realm of reasonable trial strategy”) (internal quotation marks omitted); Myers, 33 N.E.3d at 1103 (finding no deficient performance when counsel failed to object “to avoid drawing unfavorable attention” to certain facts).

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Board of Commissioners of Miami County v. Klepingergreen
indctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002And, we have cautioned that when a statute “is the main thrust of an instruction,” it “must be correctly applied to the issues and the evidence.” Board of Comm’rs of Miami County v. Klepinger, 149 Ind.App. 377 , 273 N.E.2d 109, 114 (1971) (emphasis added).

2002And, we have cautioned that when a statute “is the main thrust of an instruction,” it “must be correctly applied to the issues and the evidence.” Board of Comm’rs of Miami County v. Klepinger, 149 Ind.App. 377 , 273 N.E.2d 109, 114 (1971) (emphasis added).

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Hudson v. Stategreen
ind · 1986 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Applying the principles of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), we have held that "a decision to forego perfunctory objections having little chance of success or no direct or substantial relationship to the main thrust of the defense is within the realm of reasonable trial strategy." Hudson v. State, 496 N.E.2d 1286, 1294-95 (Ind.1986).

2001Applying the principles of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), we have held that "a decision to forego perfunctory objections having little chance of success or no direct or substantial relationship to the main thrust of the defense is within the realm of reasonable trial strategy." Hudson v. State, 496 N.E.2d 1286, 1294-95 (Ind.1986).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Bevill v. State green
ind · 1985
2 sentences

2001Bevill v. State (1985), Ind., 472 N.E.2d 1247 .

2001Bevill v. State (1985), Ind., 472 N.E.2d 1247 .

21986–2001
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2001Applying the principles of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), we have held that "a decision to forego perfunctory objections having little chance of success or no direct or substantial relationship to the main thrust of the defense is within the realm of reasonable trial strategy." Hudson v. State, 496 N.E.2d 1286, 1294-95 (Ind.1986).

2001Applying the principles of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), we have held that "a decision to forego perfunctory objections having little chance of success or no direct or substantial relationship to the main thrust of the defense is within the realm of reasonable trial strategy." Hudson v. State, 496 N.E.2d 1286, 1294-95 (Ind.1986).

12001–2001
Weaver v. American Oil Company green
ind · 1971
2 sentences

1980Although Bolen has shown some facts similar to those in Weaver v. American Oil Co., (1971) 257 Ind. 458 , 276 N.E.2d 144 , the thrust of his defense, the trial court is not required to reach the same conclusions.

1980Although Bolen has shown some facts similar to those in Weaver v. American Oil Co., (1971) 257 Ind. 458 , 276 N.E.2d 144 , the thrust of his defense, the trial court is not required to reach the same conclusions.

11980–1980
Ruquist v. Ruquist green
mass · 1975
1 sentence

1980Urbanational Developers, Inc. v. Shamrock Engineering, Inc. (1978), Ind.App., 372 N.E.2d 742 ; 4 W.

11980–1980
Williams v. State green
ind · 1975
2 sentences

1975Williams v. State, supra (1975), 263 Ind. 165 , 325 N.E.2d 827, 833 . : Among the factors normally relevant to such determination are whether the defendant has consulted with counsel, his apparent comprehension of the proceedings and the charge against him, whether it appears that his plea is the result of plea bargaining, and whether it appears that he has committed the acts with which he was charged.

1975Williams v. State, supra (1975), 263 Ind. 165 , 325 N.E.2d 827, 833 . : Among the factors normally relevant to such determination are whether the defendant has consulted with counsel, his apparent comprehension of the proceedings and the charge against him, whether it appears that his plea is the result of plea bargaining, and whether it appears that he has committed the acts with which he was charged.

11975–1975

Where else courts name it

CA 52 (1966–2025) PA 26 (1967–2019) TX 18 (1985–2018) NY 14 (1968–2002) IL 14 (1980–2026) FL 14 (1973–2025) MD 10 (1966–2016) CT 9 (1974–2017) IN 7 (1975–2019) NJ 7 (1959–2018) MA 7 (1992–2023) WY 6 (1978–2022) WA 6 (1971–1988) OH 5 (1995–2008) CO 5 (1974–2026) SC 5 (1997–2012) MI 4 (1975–2015) MO 4 (1972–1996) RI 4 (1972–2016) LA 4 (1976–2003) MS 3 (2002–2006) AZ 3 (1978–1995) TN 3 (1985–2005) AL 3 (2003–2011) KY 3 (1997–2021) ME 3 (1978–2023) DC 3 (1988–1999) NC 2 (1980–2026) KS 2 (1979–2000) OR 2 (1977–2005) MN 2 (1970–1993) SD 2 (1970–1982) NM 2 (1980–1983) HI 2 (1980–2021)

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