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Mendoza-Martinez factors in Maine

7 Maine opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maine 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Urserygreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

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State v. Letaliengreen
me · 2009 · cited in 4 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2006–2015
2 sentences

2013See Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 31 , 985 A.2d 4 (quoting Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 (1963)). [¶26] In order for us to conclude that SORNA of 1999 is an unconstitutional ex post facto law, the Does must, through the Mendoza-Martinez factors, “demonstrate by the clearest proof that the statute is so punitive in purpose or effect as to overcome the Legislature’s civil intent.” See State v. Cosgro, 2008 ME 64, ¶ 2 , 945 A.2d 1221 (quotation marks omitted). 14 [¶27] Letalien is the point of departure for our analysis of the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999 under the Ex Post Fa

2013See Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 31 , 985 A.2d 4 (quoting Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 (1963)). [¶26] In order for us to conclude that SORNA of 1999 is an unconstitutional ex post facto law, the Does must, through the Mendoza-Martinez factors, “demonstrate by the clearest proof that the statute is so punitive in purpose or effect as to overcome the Legislature’s civil intent.” See State v. Cosgro, 2008 ME 64, ¶ 2 , 945 A.2d 1221 (quotation marks omitted). 14 [¶27] Letalien is the point of departure for our analysis of the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999 under the Ex Post Fa

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Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinezgreen
scotus · 1963 · cited in 4 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2006–2013
2 sentences

2013See Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 31 , 985 A.2d 4 (quoting Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 (1963)). [¶26] In order for us to conclude that SORNA of 1999 is an unconstitutional ex post facto law, the Does must, through the Mendoza-Martinez factors, “demonstrate by the clearest proof that the statute is so punitive in purpose or effect as to overcome the Legislature’s civil intent.” See State v. Cosgro, 2008 ME 64, ¶ 2 , 945 A.2d 1221 (quotation marks omitted). 14 [¶27] Letalien is the point of departure for our analysis of the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999 under the Ex Post Fa

2013See Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 31 , 985 A.2d 4 (quoting Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 (1963)). [¶26] In order for us to conclude that SORNA of 1999 is an unconstitutional ex post facto law, the Does must, through the Mendoza-Martinez factors, “demonstrate by the clearest proof that the statute is so punitive in purpose or effect as to overcome the Legislature’s civil intent.” See State v. Cosgro, 2008 ME 64, ¶ 2 , 945 A.2d 1221 (quotation marks omitted). 14 [¶27] Letalien is the point of departure for our analysis of the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999 under the Ex Post Fa

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Smith v. Doegreen
scotus · 2003 · cited in 3 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2007–2015
2 sentences

2015"Although the Supreme Court warned against lifting a test for punishment from one constitutional provision and applying it to another, [it has] applied the ‘intent-effects' test ... to both the Double Jeopardy and Ex Post Facto Clauses.” State v. Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 9 n. 7, 784 A.2d 4 ; see also Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84, 97 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003) (explaining that "the Mendoza-Martinez factors are designed to apply in various constitutional contexts" and have their “origins in cases under the Sixth and Eighth Amendments, as well as the Bill of Attainder and the Ex Post

2015"Although the Supreme Court warned against lifting a test for punishment from one constitutional provision and applying it to another, [it has] applied the ‘intent-effects' test ... to both the Double Jeopardy and Ex Post Facto Clauses.” State v. Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 9 n. 7, 784 A.2d 4 ; see also Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84, 97 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003) (explaining that "the Mendoza-Martinez factors are designed to apply in various constitutional contexts" and have their “origins in cases under the Sixth and Eighth Amendments, as well as the Bill of Attainder and the Ex Post

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State v. Haskellgreen
me · 2001 · cited in 2 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015"Although the Supreme Court warned against lifting a test for punishment from one constitutional provision and applying it to another, [it has] applied the ‘intent-effects' test ... to both the Double Jeopardy and Ex Post Facto Clauses.” State v. Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 9 n. 7, 784 A.2d 4 ; see also Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84, 97 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003) (explaining that "the Mendoza-Martinez factors are designed to apply in various constitutional contexts" and have their “origins in cases under the Sixth and Eighth Amendments, as well as the Bill of Attainder and the Ex Post

2015"Although the Supreme Court warned against lifting a test for punishment from one constitutional provision and applying it to another, [it has] applied the ‘intent-effects' test ... to both the Double Jeopardy and Ex Post Facto Clauses.” State v. Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 9 n. 7, 784 A.2d 4 ; see also Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84, 97 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003) (explaining that "the Mendoza-Martinez factors are designed to apply in various constitutional contexts" and have their “origins in cases under the Sixth and Eighth Amendments, as well as the Bill of Attainder and the Ex Post

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cluster 716733green
ca3 · 1996 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

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Doe v. Kelleygreen
miwd · 1997 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

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Myrie v. Commissioner, N.J. Department of Correctionsgreen
ca3 · 2001 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Dept. of Corr., 267 F.3d 251, 256 (3d Cir.2001) (applying the "intent-effects” test to the Double Jeopardy, Ex Post Facto, and Bill of Attainder Clauses). 14 .

2015Dept. of Corr., 267 F.3d 251, 256 (3d Cir.2001) (applying the "intent-effects” test to the Double Jeopardy, Ex Post Facto, and Bill of Attainder Clauses). 14 .

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State v. Cosgrogreen
me · 2008 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 31 , 985 A.2d 4 (quoting Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 (1963)). [¶26] In order for us to conclude that SORNA of 1999 is an unconstitutional ex post facto law, the Does must, through the Mendoza-Martinez factors, “demonstrate by the clearest proof that the statute is so punitive in purpose or effect as to overcome the Legislature’s civil intent.” See State v. Cosgro, 2008 ME 64, ¶ 2 , 945 A.2d 1221 (quotation marks omitted). 14 [¶27] Letalien is the point of departure for our analysis of the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999 under the Ex Post Fa

2013See Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 31 , 985 A.2d 4 (quoting Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez, 372 U.S. 144, 168-69 (1963)). [¶26] In order for us to conclude that SORNA of 1999 is an unconstitutional ex post facto law, the Does must, through the Mendoza-Martinez factors, “demonstrate by the clearest proof that the statute is so punitive in purpose or effect as to overcome the Legislature’s civil intent.” See State v. Cosgro, 2008 ME 64, ¶ 2 , 945 A.2d 1221 (quotation marks omitted). 14 [¶27] Letalien is the point of departure for our analysis of the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999 under the Ex Post Fa

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Doe v. Poritzgreen
nj · 1995 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006The Letalien court distinguished Maine's then-applicable registration scheme from cases where the sex offender registration laws had been held not to impose a restraint "because the relevant laws afforded offenders the opportunity to seek the early termination of the registration requirement." Letalien, 2009 ME 130 , ~ 37 n. 9, 985 A.2d at 18 n.9 (citing Doe v. Pataki, 120 F.3d I263, 1284-85 (2d Cir. 1997), amended on other grounds by 120 F.3d 1263 , 1285 (2d Cir. 1997) (addressing a duty to register in person every ninety days for a minimum often years); Doe v. Poritz, 142 N.J. 1 , 662 A.2d 3

2006The Letalien court distinguished Maine's then-applicable registration scheme from cases where the sex offender registration laws had been held not to impose a restraint "because the relevant laws afforded offenders the opportunity to seek the early termination of the registration requirement." Letalien, 2009 ME 130 , ~ 37 n. 9, 985 A.2d at 18 n.9 (citing Doe v. Pataki, 120 F.3d I263, 1284-85 (2d Cir. 1997), amended on other grounds by 120 F.3d 1263 , 1285 (2d Cir. 1997) (addressing a duty to register in person every ninety days for a minimum often years); Doe v. Poritz, 142 N.J. 1 , 662 A.2d 3

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People v. Malchowgreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See People v. Ansell, 25 Cal.4th 868 , 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 24 P.3d 1174, 1186 (2001); cf. Malchow, 250 Ill.Dec. 670 , 739 N.E.2d at 440 (stating that, because the notification requirements only relate to those people who have committed criminal actions, the fifth factor of the Mendoza-Martinez test weighs in favor of the defendant; however, the notification requirements were deemed constitutional when considering the Mendoza-Martinez factors in whole). [¶ 21] Sixth, SORNA has a purpose, other than punishment, that can rationally be associated with the law.

2001See People v. Ansell, 25 Cal.4th 868 , 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 24 P.3d 1174, 1186 (2001); cf. Malchow, 250 Ill.Dec. 670 , 739 N.E.2d at 440 (stating that, because the notification requirements only relate to those people who have committed criminal actions, the fifth factor of the Mendoza-Martinez test weighs in favor of the defendant; however, the notification requirements were deemed constitutional when considering the Mendoza-Martinez factors in whole). [¶ 21] Sixth, SORNA has a purpose, other than punishment, that can rationally be associated with the law.

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People v. Ansellgreen
cal · 2001 · cited in 1 Maine opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See People v. Ansell, 25 Cal.4th 868 , 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 24 P.3d 1174, 1186 (2001); cf. Malchow, 250 Ill.Dec. 670 , 739 N.E.2d at 440 (stating that, because the notification requirements only relate to those people who have committed criminal actions, the fifth factor of the Mendoza-Martinez test weighs in favor of the defendant; however, the notification requirements were deemed constitutional when considering the Mendoza-Martinez factors in whole). [¶ 21] Sixth, SORNA has a purpose, other than punishment, that can rationally be associated with the law.

2001See People v. Ansell, 25 Cal.4th 868 , 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 145 , 24 P.3d 1174, 1186 (2001); cf. Malchow, 250 Ill.Dec. 670 , 739 N.E.2d at 440 (stating that, because the notification requirements only relate to those people who have committed criminal actions, the fifth factor of the Mendoza-Martinez test weighs in favor of the defendant; however, the notification requirements were deemed constitutional when considering the Mendoza-Martinez factors in whole). [¶ 21] Sixth, SORNA has a purpose, other than punishment, that can rationally be associated with the law.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Nixon v. Administrator of General Services green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

2015See United States v. Ursery, 518 U.S. 267, 277-78 , 116 S.Ct. 2135 , 135 L.Ed.2d 549 (1996) (articulating a two-part test for punishment under the Double Jeopardy Clause that considers both intent and effects); Nixon, 433 U.S. at 475 , 97 S.Ct. 2777 (applying an intent test and citing the Mendoza-Martinez factors in the bill of attainder context); Artway v. Attorney Gen. of N.J., 81 F.3d 1235, 1253-54 (3d Cir.1996) (articulating a three-part test to identify punishment for purposes of the Ex Post Facto, Bill of Attainder, and Double Jeopardy Clauses, that "looks to the legislature's subjective

12015–2015
John Doe I v. Robert Williams green
me · 2013
2 sentences

2015Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶¶ 44-55 , 985 A.2d 4 ; Williams, 2013 ME 24, ¶¶ 36-44 , 61 A.3d 718 .

2015Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶¶ 44-55 , 985 A.2d 4 ; Williams, 2013 ME 24, ¶¶ 36-44 , 61 A.3d 718 .

12015–2015
State v. Freeman green
me · 1985
2 sentences

2009In State v. Freeman, 487 A.2d 1175 (Me.1985), this Court held that a civil drunk driving law was determined to have sufficient criminal characteristics to require constitutional safeguards; that civil law was deemed void, however, because a complementary criminal drunk driving law was already in effect.

2009In State v. Freeman, 487 A.2d 1175 (Me.1985), this Court held that a civil drunk driving law was determined to have sufficient criminal characteristics to require constitutional safeguards; that civil law was deemed void, however, because a complementary criminal drunk driving law was already in effect.

12009–2009
Doe v. Pataki green
ca2 · 1997
1 sentence

2006The Letalien court distinguished Maine's then-applicable registration scheme from cases where the sex offender registration laws had been held not to impose a restraint "because the relevant laws afforded offenders the opportunity to seek the early termination of the registration requirement." Letalien, 2009 ME 130 , ~ 37 n. 9, 985 A.2d at 18 n.9 (citing Doe v. Pataki, 120 F.3d I263, 1284-85 (2d Cir. 1997), amended on other grounds by 120 F.3d 1263 , 1285 (2d Cir. 1997) (addressing a duty to register in person every ninety days for a minimum often years); Doe v. Poritz, 142 N.J. 1 , 662 A.2d 3

12006–2006
Flemming v. Nestor green
scotus · 1960
2 sentences

2001It is well-established that “[a] law serving nonpunitive goals ‘is not punishment, even though it may bear harshly on one affected.’” Moore, 253 F.3d at 873 , (quoting Flemming v. Nestor, 363 U.S. 603, 614 , 80 S.Ct. 1367 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1435 (1960)). [¶ 15] Applying the Mendoza-Martinez factors further supports a finding that SORNA requirements do not have a punitive effect. 9 First, SORNA does not place an affirmative disability or restraint on sex offenders.

2001It is well-established that “[a] law serving nonpunitive goals ‘is not punishment, even though it may bear harshly on one affected.’” Moore, 253 F.3d at 873 , (quoting Flemming v. Nestor, 363 U.S. 603, 614 , 80 S.Ct. 1367 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1435 (1960)). [¶ 15] Applying the Mendoza-Martinez factors further supports a finding that SORNA requirements do not have a punitive effect. 9 First, SORNA does not place an affirmative disability or restraint on sex offenders.

12001–2001
cluster 746284 green
ca9 · 1997
1 sentence

2001Gregoire, 124 F.3d at 1091 .

12001–2001
Moore v. Avoyelles Correctional Center green
ca5 · 2001
2 sentences

2001It is well-established that “[a] law serving nonpunitive goals ‘is not punishment, even though it may bear harshly on one affected.’” Moore, 253 F.3d at 873 , (quoting Flemming v. Nestor, 363 U.S. 603, 614 , 80 S.Ct. 1367 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1435 (1960)). [¶ 15] Applying the Mendoza-Martinez factors further supports a finding that SORNA requirements do not have a punitive effect. 9 First, SORNA does not place an affirmative disability or restraint on sex offenders.

2001It is well-established that “[a] law serving nonpunitive goals ‘is not punishment, even though it may bear harshly on one affected.’” Moore, 253 F.3d at 873 , (quoting Flemming v. Nestor, 363 U.S. 603, 614 , 80 S.Ct. 1367 , 4 L.Ed.2d 1435 (1960)). [¶ 15] Applying the Mendoza-Martinez factors further supports a finding that SORNA requirements do not have a punitive effect. 9 First, SORNA does not place an affirmative disability or restraint on sex offenders.

12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11201 (6) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11221 (6) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11222 (6) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11203 (5) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17-A, § 1152 (4) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11121 (4) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11002 (3) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11103 (3) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11142 (3) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11202 (3) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11202-A (3) ME § Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 34-A, § 11227 (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

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