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accused defense in Tennessee

53 Tennessee opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Parkergreen
tenncrimapp · 1996 · cited in 31 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2011
2 sentences

2011State v. Parker, 932 S.W.2d 945, 958 (Tenn. Crim.

2007The presumption in favor of alternative sentencing may be overcome “by facts contained in the presentence report, evidence presented by the state, the testimony of the accused or a defense witness, or any other source provided it is made a part of the record.” State v. Parker, 932 S.W.2d 945, 958 (Tenn. Crim.

3131
United States v. Novia Turkette, Jr., United States of America v. John Vargasgreen
ca1 · 1981 · cited in 3 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2004–2014
2 sentences

2014The court stated that “the defendants sat in the front row of the spectator's area of the courtroom, hardly a place calculated to strip an accused of his presumption of innocence in the eyes of the jury.” United States v. Turkette, 656 F.2d 5, 10 (1st Cir.1981).

2006The court stated that “the defendants sat in the front row of the spectator’s area of the courtroom, hardly a place calculated to strip an accused of his presumption of innocence in the eyes of the jury.” United States v. Turkette, 656 F.2d 5, 10 (1st Cir.1981).

33
John Wayne Gacy v. George Welborn, Warden, Menard Correctional Center, and Roland W. Burris, Attorney General of Illinoisgreen
ca7 · 1993 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Gacy, 994 F.2d at 316 (holding when direct evidence is available the constitution does not provide “an accused the privilege of proffering, through hearsay, his self-serving statements....”)- A declarant must be unavailable to testify for the declaration against penal interest exception to be applicable.

2000See Gacy, 994 F.2d at 316 (holding when direct evidence is available the constitution does not provide “an accused the privilege of proffering, through hearsay, his self-serving 11 statements. . . .”).

22
State v. Bonestelgreen
tenncrimapp · 1993 · cited in 4 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–2010
2 sentences

2010Bonestel, 871 S.W.2d at 167 .

2000Regardless, even if the appellant could be presumed to be a favorable candidate for alternative sentencing, this court has observed that “[t]he presumption can be successfully rebutted by facts contained in the presentence report, evidence presented by the State, the testimony of the accused or a defense witness, or any other source provided it is made a part of the record.” Bonestel, 871 S.W.2d at 167 .

14
State v. Jernigangreen
tenncrimapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–2010
2 sentences

2010State v. Jernigan, 929 S.W.2d 391, 395-396 (Tenn. Crim.

1998As this court said in Jernigan: The presumption can be successfully rebutted by facts contained in the presentence report, evidence presented by the state, the testimony of the accused or a defense witness, or any other source provided it is admissible evidence and made a part of the record. 929 S.W.2d at 395-96 .

12
Kyles v. Whitleygreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Kyles, 514 U.S. at 434 .

11
State v. Tuttlegreen
tenncrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003State v. Tuttle, 914 S.W.2d 926, 932 (Tenn. Crim.

11
Brady v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); State v. Montgomery, 840 S.W.2d 900 (Tenn. 1992); Johnson v. State, 834 S.W.2d 922 (Tenn.1992).

1998See Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); State v. Montgomery, 840 S.W.2d 900 (Tenn. 1992); Johnson v. State, 834 S.W.2d 922 (Tenn.1992).

11
Arizona v. Youngbloodgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Arizona v Youngblood 488 U.S. 51, 58 , 109 S.Ct. 333, 337 , 102 L.Ed.2d 281 (1988).

1997See Arizona v Youngblood 488 U.S. 51, 58 , 109 S.Ct. 333, 337 , 102 L.Ed.2d 281 (1988).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2001As recognized in Miranda, however, the totality-of-the-circumstances analysis fails to fully protect the accused from violation of the Fifth Amendment privilege precisely because it is exceedingly difficult to discern where a statement divulged during a custodial interrogation lies on the already blurred line between voluntariness and coercion. 384 U.S. at 455 , 86 S.Ct. at 1617-18 .

2001As recognized in Miranda, however, the totality-of-the-circumstances analysis fails to fully protect the accused from violation of the Fifth Amendment privilege precisely because it is exceedingly difficult to discern where a statement divulged during a custodial interrogation lies on the already blurred line between voluntariness and coercion. 384 U.S. at 455 , 86 S.Ct. at 1617-18 .

31992–2001
State v. Blackstock green
tenn · 2000
2 sentences

2006Id.

2006Id.

22005–2006
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
1 sentence

2020This issue has been previously determined, and the Petitioner is not entitled to relief.1 We 1 In addressing whether his Sixth Amendment claim has been waived for failure to present it in prior proceedings, see T.C.A. § 40-30-106(g), the Petitioner asserts that the State failed to provide timely discovery and cites in his reply brief to Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) (holding that the prosecution’s suppression of evidence favorable to the accused is a violation of due process where the evidence is material either to guilt or to punishment).

12020–2020
Kring v. Missouri red
scotus · 1883
2 sentences

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

12016–2016
Medley green
scotus · 1890
2 sentences

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

12016–2016
Thompson v. Utah red
scotus · 1898
2 sentences

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

12016–2016
Beazell v. Ohio green
scotus · 1925
2 sentences

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

12016–2016
Lindsey v. Washington green
scotus · 1937
2 sentences

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

2016In Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 170 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925), the Court stated, “But it is now well settled that statutory changes in the mode of trial or the rules of evidence, which do not deprive the accused of a defense and which operate only in a limited and unsubstantial manner to his disadvantage, are not prohibited.” Then, in Lindsey v. Washington, the Court cited Kring to support its statement that “[t]he Constitution forbids the application of any new punitive measure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.” 301 U.S. 39

12016–2016
State v. Johnson green
wash · 1969
2 sentences

2006Similarly, in State v. Johnson , the Supreme Court of Washington held that the seating arrangement whereby the defendant and his counsel sat at the counsel table farthest from the jury box during voir dire did not prejudice the defendant and was not an abuse of the trial court's discretion. 462 P.2d at 935 .

2006Similarly, in State v. Johnson, the Supreme Court of Washington held that the seating arrangement whereby the defendant and his counsel sat at the counsel table farthest from the jury box during voir dire did not prejudice the defendant and was not an abuse of the trial court’s discretion. 462 P.2d at 935 .

12006–2006
State v. Goode green
tenncrimapp · 1997
1 sentence

2003Id. -5- The presumption in favor of alternative sentencing may be overcome by facts contained in the presentence report, evidence presented by the State, the testimony of the accused or a defense witness, or any other source, provided it is made part of the record.

12003–2003
Johnson v. State green
tenn · 1992
1 sentence

1998See Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); State v. Montgomery, 840 S.W.2d 900 (Tenn. 1992); Johnson v. State, 834 S.W.2d 922 (Tenn.1992).

11998–1998
State v. Montgomery green
tenn · 1992
1 sentence

1998See Brady v. United States, 397 U.S. 742 , 90 S.Ct. 1463 , 25 L.Ed.2d 747 (1970); State v. Montgomery, 840 S.W.2d 900 (Tenn. 1992); Johnson v. State, 834 S.W.2d 922 (Tenn.1992).

11998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-102 (36) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-103 (35) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-401 (35) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-303 (27) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-210 (16) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-114 (14) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-113 (13) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-112 (9) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-36-106 (7) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-202 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-204 (5) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-206 (4)

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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