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poisonous tree doctrine in Indiana

55 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2025 2 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 (29)

CaseFollowedCited
Kevin M. Clark v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2013 · cited in 15 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024
2 sentences

2024See Clark v. State, 994 N.E.2d 252, 266 (Ind. 2013) (explaining that fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine applies to “evidence obtained pursuant to an unlawful seizure” and extends to “derivative evidence” that “has been come at by exploitation of that illegality”), (citations omitted).

2019Cf. Clark v. State, 994 N.E.2d 252, 267 (Ind. 2013) (“Generally speaking, evidence obtained pursuant to an unlawful seizure must be excluded under the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.

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Sanchez v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2005–2017
2 sentences

2014See Sanchez v. State, 803 N.E.2d 215, 221 (Ind. Ct.App.2004) (noting that “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine bars evidence directly obtained and evidence derivatively gained as a result of information learned or leads obtained during an unlawful search of seizure); Gyamfi v. State, 15 N.E.3d 1131, 1138 (Ind.Ct.App.2014) (applying fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine to Article 1, Section 11 claim). 6 Conclusion Under the facts and circumstances of the present case, we conclude that the conduct of the police detectives was not reasonable.

2007See Sanchez v. State, 803 N.E.2d 215, 221 (Ind.Ct.App.2004), trans. denied (citing Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471, 485 , 83 S.Ct. 407 , 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963) (the exclusionary rule, also known as the ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine, bars from trial physical, tangible materials obtained during or as a direct result of an unlawful invasion)).

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Hanna v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2016
2 sentences

2015See Hanna v. State, 726 N.E.2d 384, 389 (Ind.Ct.App.2000) (“The ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine is one facet of the exclusionary rule of evidence which bars the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of evidence obtained in the course of unlawful searches and seizures.”).

2014“The ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine is one facet of the exclusionary rule of evidence which bars the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of evidence obtained in the course of unlawful searches and seizures.” Hanna v. State, 726 N.E.2d 384, 389 (Ind.Ct.App.2000).

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Wong Sun v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Eserjose , 171 Wash.2d 907 , 259 P.3d 172 , 179-80 (2011) (reasoning "the attenuation doctrine defines the parameters of the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine" since the two "stem from the same source"); Commonwealth v. Damiano , 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510 , 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, "the attenuation rule is 'not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits' "); Wong Sun , 371 U.S. at 487 -88 , 83 S.Ct. 407 (announcing the first iteratio

2018See State v. Eserjose , 171 Wash.2d 907 , 259 P.3d 172 , 179-80 (2011) (reasoning "the attenuation doctrine defines the parameters of the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine" since the two "stem from the same source"); Commonwealth v. Damiano , 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510 , 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, "the attenuation rule is 'not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits' "); Wong Sun , 371 U.S. at 487 -88 , 83 S.Ct. 407 (announcing the first iteratio

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Lawrence Gyamfi v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2014 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2018See Gyamfi v. State , 15 N.E.3d 1131 , 1136 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014). [24] Under federal jurisprudence, if the defendant proves the evidence was derived from an unconstitutional search, then the State can claim that the evidence may nonetheless be admitted based on an exception to the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.

2015See Gyamfi v. State, 15 N.E.3d 1131, 1136 (Ind.Ct.App.2014) (“The fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine ... bars the admissibility in a criminal proceeding of evidence obtained in the course of unlawful searches and seizures.”) (citation and quotation marks omitted).

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Jackson v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2004
2 sentences

2004Jackson v. State, 669 N.E.2d 744, 749 (Ind. Ct.App.1996).

2001Jackson v. *957 State, 669 N.E.2d 744, 749 (Ind.Ct.App.1996).

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Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1920 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2014Detective Sizemore testified unequivocally that the exposure of the contraband in Clark’s pocket was not a result of Detective Fleece’s pat-down, and it is well-settled that “the ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine has no application when the derivative evidence has an ‘independent sourcef.]’ ” Id. (quoting Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. U.S., 251 U.S. 385, 392 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920)).

2014Detective Sizemore testified unequivocally that the exposure of the contraband in Clark’s pocket was not a result of Detective Fleece’s pat-down, and it is well-settled that “the ‘fruit of the poisonous tree’ doctrine has no application when the derivative evidence has an ‘independent sourcef.]’ ” Id. (quoting Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. U.S., 251 U.S. 385, 392 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920)).

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Adams v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011“When applied, the [fruit of the poisonous tree] doctrine operates to bar not only evidence directly obtained, but also evidence derivatively gained as a result of information learned or leads obtained during an unlawful search or seizure.” Adams v. State, 762 N.E.2d 737, 745 (Ind.2002).

2010Adams v. State, 762 N.E.2d 737, 745 (Ind.2002).

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United States v. John Jay Hill and Malcolm Scott Hillgreen
ca6 · 1999 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2014
2 sentences

2014“If the . . . detention exceeds its proper investigative scope, the seized items must be excluded under the ‘fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine.’” Id.

2008"If the . . . detention exceeds its proper investigative scope, the seized items must be excluded under the `fruits of the poisonous tree doctrine.'" United States v. Hill, 195 F.3d 258, 264 (6th Cir. 1999).

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Commonwealth v. Damianogreen
mass · 2005 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2025
2 sentences

2025The Court observed, “As we see it, by examining the causal chain between the illegality and the discovered evidence or looking at the totality of the circumstances, attenuation is the natural, reasonable limit to the exclusionary rule’s fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” Id. at 317 (citing in part Commonwealth v. Damiano, 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510, 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, “the attenuation rule is ‘not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits’”)

2025The Court observed, “As we see it, by examining the causal chain between the illegality and the discovered evidence or looking at the totality of the circumstances, attenuation is the natural, reasonable limit to the exclusionary rule’s fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” Id. at 317 (citing in part Commonwealth v. Damiano, 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510, 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, “the attenuation rule is ‘not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits’”)

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Brown v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1998–2000
2 sentences

2000See Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590 , 95 S.Ct. 2254 , 45 L.Ed.2d 416 (1975) (fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine).

2000See Brown v. Illinois, 422 U.S. 590 , 95 S.Ct. 2254 , 45 L.Ed.2d 416 (1975) (fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine).

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Oregon v. Elstadgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1999
2 sentences

1997See Oregon v. Elstad, 470 U.S. 298 , 105 S.Ct. 1285 , 84 L.Ed.2d 222 (1985) (rejecting application of “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine” to Fifth Amendment context and holding that confession given after pre-Miranda incriminating statement is admissible if voluntarily made under the surrounding circumstances). 10 .

1997See Oregon v. Elstad, 470 U.S. 298 , 105 S.Ct. 1285 , 84 L.Ed.2d 222 (1985) (rejecting application of “fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine” to Fifth Amendment context and holding that confession given after pre-Miranda incriminating statement is admissible if voluntarily made under the surrounding circumstances). 10 .

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Robles v. Stategreen
ind · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances within the knowledge of the officer making the search, based on reasonably trustworthy information, are sufficient in themselves to warrant a person of reasonable caution in the belief that an offense has been or is being committed.” Robles v. State, 510 N.E.2d 660, 664 (Ind. 1987).

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State v. Eserjosegreen
wash · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Eserjose , 171 Wash.2d 907 , 259 P.3d 172 , 179-80 (2011) (reasoning "the attenuation doctrine defines the parameters of the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine" since the two "stem from the same source"); Commonwealth v. Damiano , 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510 , 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, "the attenuation rule is 'not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits' "); Wong Sun , 371 U.S. at 487 -88 , 83 S.Ct. 407 (announcing the first iteratio

2018See State v. Eserjose , 171 Wash.2d 907 , 259 P.3d 172 , 179-80 (2011) (reasoning "the attenuation doctrine defines the parameters of the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine" since the two "stem from the same source"); Commonwealth v. Damiano , 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510 , 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, "the attenuation rule is 'not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits' "); Wong Sun , 371 U.S. at 487 -88 , 83 S.Ct. 407 (announcing the first iteratio

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State v. Eserjosegreen
wash · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Eserjose , 171 Wash.2d 907 , 259 P.3d 172 , 179-80 (2011) (reasoning "the attenuation doctrine defines the parameters of the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine" since the two "stem from the same source"); Commonwealth v. Damiano , 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510 , 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, "the attenuation rule is 'not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits' "); Wong Sun , 371 U.S. at 487 -88 , 83 S.Ct. 407 (announcing the first iteratio

2018See State v. Eserjose , 171 Wash.2d 907 , 259 P.3d 172 , 179-80 (2011) (reasoning "the attenuation doctrine defines the parameters of the 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine" since the two "stem from the same source"); Commonwealth v. Damiano , 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510 , 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, "the attenuation rule is 'not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits' "); Wong Sun , 371 U.S. at 487 -88 , 83 S.Ct. 407 (announcing the first iteratio

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Herald v. Indianagreen
indctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Herald v. State , 511 N.E.2d 5 , 8 (Ind. Ct. App. 1987) (quotations omitted), trans. denied . [25] Indiana's constitutional jurisprudence diverges from federal jurisprudence as to exceptions to the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.

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United States v. David Lee Greengreen
ca7 · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017In determining whether the connection has become attenuated, courts generally consider “(1) the time elapsed between the illegality and the acquisition of the evidence; (2) the presence of intervening circumstances; and (3) the purpose and flagrancy of the official misconduct.” Sanchez v. State, 803 N.E.2d 215, 221 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004) (quoting United States v. Green, 111 F.3d 515, 521 (7th Cir. 1997)), trans. denied.

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Wilson v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Ignacio Perez v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016This provision must receive a liberal construction in its application to guarantee the people against unreasonable search and seizure.” Perez v. State, 981 N.E.2d 1242, 1251 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013) (citation omitted), trans. denied.

2016This provision must receive a liberal construction in its application to guarantee the people against unreasonable search and seizure.” Perez v. State, 981 N.E.2d 1242, 1251 (Ind.Ct.App.2013) (citation omitted), trans. denied.

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D.Y. v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Id. [18] A person has been “seized” for purposes of the Fourth Amendment when an officer has, by means of physical force or a show of authority, restrained the liberty of a citizen, or when, in view of all of the circumstances surrounding the incident, a reasonable person would have bélieved he was not free to leave a police officer’s questioning, D.Y. v. State, 28 N.E.3d 249, 255 (Ind.Ct.App.2015).

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Hill v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Nowling v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Morales v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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State v. Lefeversgreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Shirley v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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United States v. Tylergreen
ca7 · 2008 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Frye v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
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Cain v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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Cain v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
Gibson v. State green
indctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2019“Evidence obtained as a direct result of a search conducted after an illegal arrest is excluded under the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” Id. at 954 . [12] The salient inquiry is whether Agent Wilkinson had probable cause to arrest Johnson when the search occurred.

2018“Evidence obtained as Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 18A-CR-153 | August 23, 2018 Page 3 of 5 a direct result of a search conducted after an illegal arrest is excluded under the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” Id. at 954 . [6] Walker argues that his arrest was unlawful because Officers Pflum and Carroll lacked probable cause to arrest him.

22018–2019
United States v. Havens green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2017Clark v. State, 994 N.E.2d 252, 272 (Ind. 2013) (citing Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385, 392 (1920), overruled on other grounds by United States v. Havens, 446 U.S. 620 (1980)).

2013Silver-thome Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385, 392 , 40 S.Ct. 182 , 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920), overruled on other grounds by United States v. Havens, 446 U.S. 620 , 100 S.Ct. 1912 , 64 L.Ed.2d 559 (1980); see also Wong Sun, 371 U.S. at 485 , 83 S.Ct. 407 .

22013–2017
New York v. Harris green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2000Even assuming Timmons’ arrest was executed in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights, the challenged evidence would still be admissible under the Supreme Court’s decision in New York v. Harris, 495 U.S. 14 , 110 S.Ct. 1640 , 109 L.Ed.2d 13 (1990).

2000Even assuming Timmons’ arrest was executed in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights, the challenged evidence would still be admissible under the Supreme Court’s decision in New York v. Harris, 495 U.S. 14 , 110 S.Ct. 1640 , 109 L.Ed.2d 13 (1990).

21998–2000
David Wright v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2018
1 sentence

2025The Court observed, “As we see it, by examining the causal chain between the illegality and the discovered evidence or looking at the totality of the circumstances, attenuation is the natural, reasonable limit to the exclusionary rule’s fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.” Id. at 317 (citing in part Commonwealth v. Damiano, 444 Mass. 444 , 828 N.E.2d 510, 518 (2005) (citation omitted) (explaining that since the attenuation doctrine asks whether the police exploited the illegality to gain evidence, “the attenuation rule is ‘not an exception to the exclusionary rule but a test of its limits’”)

12025–2025
Jordan Jacobs v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2017
1 sentence

2018Jacobs v. State , 76 N.E.3d 846 , 850 (Ind. 2017). [10] "Generally speaking, evidence obtained pursuant to an unlawful seizure must be excluded under the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine." Clark v. State , 994 N.E.2d 252 , 266 (Ind. 2013).

12018–2018
Hensley v. State green
indctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2018Indeed, "[t]he exclusionary rule is *316 designed to deter police misconduct." State v. Spillers , 847 N.E.2d 949 , 957 (Ind. 2006) (quoting Hensley v. State , 778 N.E.2d 484 , 489 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002) ).

12018–2018
State v. Spillers green
ind · 2006
1 sentence

2018Indeed, "[t]he exclusionary rule is *316 designed to deter police misconduct." State v. Spillers , 847 N.E.2d 949 , 957 (Ind. 2006) (quoting Hensley v. State , 778 N.E.2d 484 , 489 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002) ).

12018–2018
Utah v. Strieff green
scotus · 2016
1 sentence

2018The United States Supreme Court recently explained "[t]he attenuation doctrine evaluates the causal link between the government's unlawful act and the discovery of evidence." Utah v. Strieff , 579 U.S. ----, 136 S.Ct. 2056 , 2061, 195 L.Ed.2d 400 (2016).

12018–2018
Jackson v. State green
ind · 1992
1 sentence

2018“Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances within the officers’ knowledge are sufficient in themselves to warrant a person of reasonable caution to believe that the person being arrested has committed or is in the process of committing an offense.” Jackson v. State, 597 N.E.2d 950 , 956–57 (Ind. 1992).

12018–2018
Utah v. Strieff green
scotus · 2016
1 sentence

2018The United States Supreme Court recently explained "[t]he attenuation doctrine evaluates the causal link between the government's unlawful act and the discovery of evidence." Utah v. Strieff , 579 U.S. ----, 136 S.Ct. 2056 , 2061, 195 L.Ed.2d 400 (2016).

12018–2018
Antonio Garcia v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2016Id. [16] Moore asserts that Officer Helmer’s stop was unlawful and, accordingly, the handgun was inadmissible under the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.

2016Id. [16] Moore asserts that Officer Hél-mer’s stop was unlawful and, accordingly, the handgun was inadmissible under the fruit of. the poisonous tree doctrine.

12016–2016
Nix v. Williams green
scotus · 1984
12014–2014
Micheau v. State green
indctapp · 2008
12013–2013
Urban v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 2002
12002–2002
State v. Owens green
washctapp · 1984
12000–2000
United States v. Guzman green
nysd · 1998
11999–1999
Nardone v. United States green
scotus · 1939
11987–1987
Pirtle v. State green
ind · 1975
11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-11 (7) IN § Ind. Code § 35-33-1-5 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-6 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-33-5-2 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-45-2-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-1 (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 73 (1975–2025) TX 57 (1977–2026) IN 55 (1987–2025) IL 46 (1970–2026) CA 45 (1967–2022) WA 43 (1971–2025) NM 41 (1977–2020) NY 37 (1967–2025) MD 36 (1969–2025) FL 34 (1969–2025) MA 33 (1981–2025) MI 31 (1973–2026) KS 30 (1975–2026) CO 27 (1980–2025) HI 23 (1964–2026) OH 22 (1969–2025) SC 20 (1981–2026) NJ 18 (1977–2024) WI 16 (1994–2025) NC 16 (1979–2021) CT 16 (1988–2025) VA 16 (1986–2026) MS 15 (1978–2026) TN 15 (1998–2020) SD 14 (1977–2024) IA 14 (1965–2022) GA 13 (1982–2026) MO 13 (1974–2009) OR 13 (1975–2015) NH 13 (1991–2025) WV 12 (1983–2015) LA 10 (1977–2025) AZ 10 (1972–2023) ID 9 (2000–2023) MT 9 (1979–2024) AL 7 (1973–2008) AR 6 (1979–2009) WY 5 (1976–2011) RI 4 (2014–2024) DE 4 (1990–2025) KY 4 (2011–2024) ND 3 (1979–2021) VT 3 (2007–2019) MN 3 (1986–1999) OK 3 (1973–2015) DC 3 (1977–2021) AK 2 (1973–1983) NV 2 (1976–2025) ME 2 (2000–2010) NE 2 (2008–2020)

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