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fact-sensitive inquiry in Indiana

53 Indiana opinions name it 3 courts 1999–2026 5 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
Schlichter v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 6 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2018
2 sentences

2018Schlichter v. State, 779 N.E.2d 1155, 1157 (Ind. 2002). [12] In order to evaluate Hodge’s claim, it would be necessary to evaluate the evidence adduced at trial to determine if his convictions were so closely related in time, place, and circumstance that they constituted a single episode of criminal conduct.

2018“Whether certain offenses constitute a single episode of criminal conduct is a fact-sensitive inquiry to be determined by the trial court.” Schlichter v. State, 779 N.E.2d 1155, 1157 (Ind. 2002).

66
State v. Belchergreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2013
2 sentences

2013Id. (citing State v. Belcher, 725 N.E.2d 92, 94 (Ind.Ct.App.2000), reh’g denied, trans. denied).

2010State v. Belcher, 725 N.E.2d 92, 94 (Ind.Ct.App.2000), reh'g denied, trans. denied.

34
State v. SITTSgreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014Sitts v. State, 926 N.E.2d 1118, 1120 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010).

2014Sitts v. State, 926 N.E.2d 1118, 1120 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010).

24
Cesar Chavez v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2019
2 sentences

2019Chavez v. State, 988 N.E.2d 1226, 1229 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013), trans. denied. [21] A person commits the offense of Class A misdemeanor resisting law enforcement by fleeing from a law enforcement officer after the officer has, by visible or audible means, identified himself and ordered the person to stop.

2019Chavez v. State , 988 N.E.2d 1226 , 1229 (Ind. Ct. App. 2013), trans. denied.

23
Community Care Centers, Inc. v. Hamiltongreen
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012“This is not surprising in light of the fact that it is recognized that the determination of whether there are sufficient grounds for piercing the corporate veil ordinarily should not be disposed of by summary judgment, in view of the complex economic questions often involved, especially if fraud is alleged.” Hamilton, 774 N.E.2d at 565 ; see also Ziese, 965 N.E.2d at 719 (“[P]iercing the corporate veil is a fact-sensitive inquiry rendering summary judgment appropriate only in extraordinary circumstances.”).

2012Id. at 570 .

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State v. Eichholtzgreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2019
2 sentences

2019See Dunson v. State, 64 N.E.3d 250, 254 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016); see also Griffith v. State, 788 N.E.2d 835, 840 (Ind. 2003). [13] “Whether the officer’s suspicion was reasonable is determined on a case-by-case basis by engaging in a fact-sensitive analysis of the totality of the circumstances.” State v. Eichholtz, 752 N.E.2d 163, 165 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001); see also U.S. v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 274 (2002) (explaining that circumstances should not be considered in isolation from each other and that although each might be susceptible to an innocent explanation, when taken together the circumstances

2004"Whether the officer's suspicion was reasonable is determined on a case-by-case basis by engaging in a fact-sensitive analysis of the totality of the cirenmstances." Id.

12
Cody Rutledge v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2015 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2019
2 sentences

2019Rutledge v. State, 28 N.E.3d 281 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015).

2016Rutledge v. State, 28 N.E.3d 281, 291 (Ind.Ct.App.2015).

12
State v. Lefeversgreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Parker v. State, 196 N.E.3d 244 , 254 (Ind. Ct. App. 2022) (quoting State v. Lefevers, 844 N.E.2d 508, 515 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006), trans. denied), trans. denied. [8] Whether an officer’s suspicion was reasonable is a fact-sensitive inquiry that is determined on a case-by-case basis by considering the totality of the circumstances.

11
Fleet Supply, Inc. v. State Board of Tax Commissionersgreen
indtc · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Assessor v. SPD Realty, LLC, 9 N.E.3d 773, 777 (Ind. Tax Ct. 2014) (explaining that determining whether an exemption applies is a fact- sensitive inquiry); Fleet Supply, Inc. v. State Bd. of Tax Comm’rs, 747 N.E.2d 645, 650 (Ind. Tax Ct. 2001) (indicating that each assessment year, and thus each exemption request, stands alone), review denied. 14

11
Hamilton County Assessor v. SPD Realty, LLCgreen
indtc · 2014 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Assessor v. SPD Realty, LLC, 9 N.E.3d 773, 777 (Ind. Tax Ct. 2014) (explaining that determining whether an exemption applies is a fact- sensitive inquiry); Fleet Supply, Inc. v. State Bd. of Tax Comm’rs, 747 N.E.2d 645, 650 (Ind. Tax Ct. 2001) (indicating that each assessment year, and thus each exemption request, stands alone), review denied. 14

11
United States v. Arvizugreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Dunson v. State, 64 N.E.3d 250, 254 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016); see also Griffith v. State, 788 N.E.2d 835, 840 (Ind. 2003). [13] “Whether the officer’s suspicion was reasonable is determined on a case-by-case basis by engaging in a fact-sensitive analysis of the totality of the circumstances.” State v. Eichholtz, 752 N.E.2d 163, 165 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001); see also U.S. v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 274 (2002) (explaining that circumstances should not be considered in isolation from each other and that although each might be susceptible to an innocent explanation, when taken together the circumstances

11
State v. Straubgreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“Reasonable Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 18A-CR-2090 | August 13, 2019 Page 6 of 11 suspicion entails some minimum level of objective justification for making a stop; something more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or hunch, but considerably less than proof of wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” State v. Straub, 749 N.E.2d 593, 598 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001). [14] Here, Officer Parker had reasonable suspicion to detain Overton in the alley, after seeing him walk away from the truck, based on the other information he had learned from dispatch and Office

11
Griffith v. Stategreen
ind · 2003 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Dunson v. State, 64 N.E.3d 250, 254 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016); see also Griffith v. State, 788 N.E.2d 835, 840 (Ind. 2003). [13] “Whether the officer’s suspicion was reasonable is determined on a case-by-case basis by engaging in a fact-sensitive analysis of the totality of the circumstances.” State v. Eichholtz, 752 N.E.2d 163, 165 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001); see also U.S. v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 274 (2002) (explaining that circumstances should not be considered in isolation from each other and that although each might be susceptible to an innocent explanation, when taken together the circumstances

11
Charles Dunson v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Dunson v. State, 64 N.E.3d 250, 254 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016); see also Griffith v. State, 788 N.E.2d 835, 840 (Ind. 2003). [13] “Whether the officer’s suspicion was reasonable is determined on a case-by-case basis by engaging in a fact-sensitive analysis of the totality of the circumstances.” State v. Eichholtz, 752 N.E.2d 163, 165 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001); see also U.S. v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 274 (2002) (explaining that circumstances should not be considered in isolation from each other and that although each might be susceptible to an innocent explanation, when taken together the circumstances

11
Weitzman v. Fort Wayne National Bankgreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Estate of Weitzman, 724 N.E.2d at 1124 .

11
Robert L. Slone v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Because the determination of whether certain offenses constitute a single episode of criminal conduct “is a fact-sensitive inquiry,” Slone v. State, 11 N.E.3d 969, 972 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014), the State concludes that we cannot say that trial counsel was ineffective where there was a chance that the trial court would accept counsel’s argument.

11
Pierce v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Hines v. State, 30 N.E.3d 1216, 1219 (Ind.2015) (citing Pierce v. State, 761 N.E.2d 826, 830 (Ind.2002) (recognizing “a series of rules of statutory construction and common law that are often described as double jeopardy, but are not governed by the constitutional test set forth in Richardson ”)). 10 The continuous crime doctrine requires a fact-sensitive analysis.

11
In re Laysongreen
ind · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Hines v. State, 30 N.E.3d 1216, 1219 (Ind.2015) (citing Pierce v. State, 761 N.E.2d 826, 830 (Ind.2002) (recognizing “a series of rules of statutory construction and common law that are often described as double jeopardy, but are not governed by the constitutional test set forth in Richardson ”)). 10 The continuous crime doctrine requires a fact-sensitive analysis.

11
Sparks v. Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Inc.green
nev · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Firestone v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Ziese & Sons Excavating, Inc. v. Boyer Construction Corp.green
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Jamestown Homes of Mishawaka, Inc. v. St. Joseph County Assessorgreen
indtc · 2009 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Barrett v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
City of Hammond, Lake County v. Drangmeistergreen
indctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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State v. Bulingtongreen
ind · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Jenkins v. Board of County Commissionersgreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Horner v. Tiltongreen
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Gage v. Bozarthgreen
indctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Fobar v. Vonderahegreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11

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 (22)

CaseCitedYears
Dexter Axle Co. v. Baan USA, Inc. green
indctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2012Dexter, 833 N.E.2d at 49 .

2007Dexter, 833 N.E.2d at 49 .

22007–2012
Butler v. State green
ind · 1995
1 sentence

2026Indeed, the State explicitly engaged in a fact-sensitive inquiry under Wadle, concluding that the “two offenses are ‘compressed in terms of time, place, singleness of purpose, and continuity of action as to constitute a single transaction.’” Id. at 87 (quoting Wadle).

12026–2026
Safety National Casualty Co. v. Cinergy Corp. green
indctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2026This is a fact-sensitive inquiry that involves an analysis of the waiver factors discussed above, i.e., “the timing of the arbitration request, if dispositive motions have been filed, and/or if a litigant is unfairly manipulating the judicial system by attempting to obtain a second bite at the apple due to an unfavorable ruling in another forum.” Id. (quoting Safety Nat’l Cas.

2026Co., 829 N.E.2d at 1004 ). [27] Indiana’s appellate courts have found waiver only in the most blatant of circumstances, and, indeed, this Court has repeatedly recognized that “any doubts concerning the scope of arbitrable issues should be resolved in favor of arbitration, whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 25A-PL-1071 | February 12, 2026 Page 16 of 22 language itself or an allegation of waiver[.]” Taylor Bldg., 271 N.E.3d at 633 (quoting Welty Bldg.

12026–2026
Blakely v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2023At the guilty plea hearing, when the court asked for a factual basis, Jones acknowledged that he possessed or 4 To the extent Jones cites Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. 296 , 124 S. Ct. 2531 (2004), and Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S. Ct. 2348 (2000), and argues that “the sentencing procedure violated [his] Sixth Amendment Right to a jury trial” as “[t]he procedure gave the trial court freedom to make a finding by a preponderance of evidence that no episode of criminal conduct existed,” we note that he also asserts that “the trial court has broad discretion when weighing the fac

2023At the guilty plea hearing, when the court asked for a factual basis, Jones acknowledged that he possessed or 4 To the extent Jones cites Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. 296 , 124 S. Ct. 2531 (2004), and Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S. Ct. 2348 (2000), and argues that “the sentencing procedure violated [his] Sixth Amendment Right to a jury trial” as “[t]he procedure gave the trial court freedom to make a finding by a preponderance of evidence that no episode of criminal conduct existed,” we note that he also asserts that “the trial court has broad discretion when weighing the fac

12023–2023
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1964
1 sentence

2023New York Times Co., 376 U.S. at 285 .

12023–2023
Apprendi v. New Jersey green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2023At the guilty plea hearing, when the court asked for a factual basis, Jones acknowledged that he possessed or 4 To the extent Jones cites Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. 296 , 124 S. Ct. 2531 (2004), and Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S. Ct. 2348 (2000), and argues that “the sentencing procedure violated [his] Sixth Amendment Right to a jury trial” as “[t]he procedure gave the trial court freedom to make a finding by a preponderance of evidence that no episode of criminal conduct existed,” we note that he also asserts that “the trial court has broad discretion when weighing the fac

2023At the guilty plea hearing, when the court asked for a factual basis, Jones acknowledged that he possessed or 4 To the extent Jones cites Blakely v. Washington, 542 U.S. 296 , 124 S. Ct. 2531 (2004), and Apprendi v. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 , 120 S. Ct. 2348 (2000), and argues that “the sentencing procedure violated [his] Sixth Amendment Right to a jury trial” as “[t]he procedure gave the trial court freedom to make a finding by a preponderance of evidence that no episode of criminal conduct existed,” we note that he also asserts that “the trial court has broad discretion when weighing the fac

12023–2023
Oscar Flores v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2019Our review of the continuous crime doctrine “‘requires a fact-sensitive analysis.’” Heckard v. State, -- N.E.3d --, No. 18A-CR-1376, 2019 WL 510370 , 11 Our Court has explained that “Indiana case law alternates between ‘continuing’ crime doctrine and ‘continuous’ crime doctrine.” Flores v. State, 114 N.E.3d 522 , 523 n.2 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018).

12019–2019
Kevin M. Clark v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2013
1 sentence

2019Id. [16] In the present case, at the time that Officer Dienhart detained Bailey, the officer had reason to believe that Bailey had committed or was committing the offenses of possession of a narcotic drug and public intoxication.

12019–2019
City of New Haven v. Flying J., Inc. green
indctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2018Id. at 426 . [20] Focusing on the aforementioned footnote in Pinnacle III , Flying J noted that it had spent over $4,000,000 "prior to the commencement of construction[,]" including over $3,700,000 to purchase the property, over $194,000 in legal fees, over $45,000 for engineering and surveying, and over $8600 in travel expenses.

12018–2018
Indianapolis Fruit Co. v. Department of State Revenue green
indtc · 1998
1 sentence

2017Indianapolis Fruit, 691 N.E.2d at 1383-84 .

12017–2017
Reed v. State green
ind · 2006
1 sentence

2017At his sentencing hearing, the parties argued over whether Lindsey’s actions were a single episode of criminal conduct. *433 Trial counsel cited to Reed v. State, 856 N.E.2d 1189 (Ind. 2006), stating that the case stood for the proposition, “even though it’s not a critical ingredient, it’s the timing or whatever that makes the difference.” Sent.

12017–2017
Pfenning v. Lineman green
ind · 2011
2 sentences

2016Id. at 403 . [22] Based on the facts before me, I would conclude that Dunn’s conduct was within the ordinary range of behavior of participants in karate and would affirm the trial court’s summary judgment in favor of Dunn.

2016Id. at 403 . [22] Based on the facts before me, I would conclude that Dunn’s conduct was within the ordinary range of behavior of participants in karate and would affirm the, trial court’s summary judgment in favor of Dunn.

12016–2016
Henson v. State green
indctapp · 2008
12015–2015
Johnson v. State green
ind · 2001
12015–2015
Gary A. Gallien v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2014
12015–2015
State v. Rager green
indctapp · 2008
12013–2013
Oaken Bucket Partners, LLC v. Hamilton County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals green
indtc · 2009
12009–2009
Sturgeon v. State green
ind · 1999
12009–2009
Beverly v. State green
indctapp · 2004
12008–2008
Grott v. Jim Barna Log Systems-Midwest, Inc. green
indctapp · 2003
12005–2005
Thompson v. State green
ind · 1997
12001–2001
State Ex Rel. Pollard v. Criminal Ct. of Marion Cty. green
ind · 1975
11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-1-2 (9) IN § Ind. Code § 9-21-8-2 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 34-28-5-3 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-4-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-43-2-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-50-2-8 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 6-1.1-10-16 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 9-30-5-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 9-30-5-2 (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

NJ 215 (1986–2026) IN 53 (1999–2026) CA 17 (2011–2022) TN 17 (1994–2026) PA 14 (2007–2025) TX 12 (1984–2017) UT 9 (1991–2019) NC 7 (2011–2023) IL 5 (1992–2021) MA 4 (1997–2009) AZ 3 (1993–2015) ID 3 (2024–2026) NY 3 (1992–2009) CO 3 (2001–2024) NM 2 (2022–2024) WY 2 (1993–2012) MN 2 (2004–2013) DE 2 (1990–2020) CT 2 (2007–2015) LA 2 (1997–2022)

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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