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7 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1980–2013 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by West Virginia 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Craftgreen2 sentences1987Warrantless arrests are possible, however, and “the right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.” State v. Craft, 165 W.Va. 741, 754 , 272 S.E.2d 46, 55 (1980). 1987Warrantless arrests are possible, however, and “the right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.” State v. Craft, 165 W.Va. 741, 754 , 272 S.E.2d 46, 55 (1980). | 3 | 3 |
State v. Cottrellgreen2 sentences1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). 1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in West Virginia. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Howerton
green
2 sentences2013We have addressed this specific issue in the realm of a police officer within his or her jurisdiction and held that “[t]he right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.” Syl. pt. 4, State v. Howerton, 174 W.Va. 801 , 329 S.E.2d 874 (1985). 2013We have addressed this specific issue in the realm of a police officer within his or her jurisdiction and held that “[t]he right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.” Syl. pt. 4, State v. Howerton, 174 W.Va. 801 , 329 S.E.2d 874 (1985). | 3 | 1990–2013 |
Whren v. United States
green
2 sentences1996We are cognizant of the recent decision in Whren v. United States, — U.S.-, 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996), where the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that the subjective intent or motive of the police is immaterial in determining the legality of an arrest. 1996We are cognizant of the recent decision in Whren v. United States, — U.S.-, 116 S.Ct. 1769 , 135 L.Ed.2d 89 (1996), where the United States Supreme Court unanimously held that the subjective intent or motive of the police is immaterial in determining the legality of an arrest. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Simon v. West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
green
2 sentences1996Syl. pt. 6, Duvernoy, supra. In Syllabus Point 2 of State v. McCarty, 184 W.Va. *620 524, 401 S.E.2d 457 (1990), we stated: " 'The right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.’ Syllabus Point 4, State v. Howerton, [174] W.Va. [801], 329 S.E.2d 874 (1985).” We further held in Syllabus Point 1 of Cunningham v. Bechtold, 186 W.Va. 474 , 413 S.E.2d 129 (1991): “ 'Probable cause to make a misdemeanor arrest without a warrant exists when the facts and circumstances within 1996Syl. pt. 6, Duvernoy, supra. In Syllabus Point 2 of State v. McCarty, 184 W.Va. *620 524, 401 S.E.2d 457 (1990), we stated: " 'The right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.’ Syllabus Point 4, State v. Howerton, [174] W.Va. [801], 329 S.E.2d 874 (1985).” We further held in Syllabus Point 1 of Cunningham v. Bechtold, 186 W.Va. 474 , 413 S.E.2d 129 (1991): “ 'Probable cause to make a misdemeanor arrest without a warrant exists when the facts and circumstances within | 1 | 1996–1996 |
State v. McCarty
green
1 sentence1996Syl. pt. 6, Duvernoy, supra. In Syllabus Point 2 of State v. McCarty, 184 W.Va. *620 524, 401 S.E.2d 457 (1990), we stated: " 'The right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.’ Syllabus Point 4, State v. Howerton, [174] W.Va. [801], 329 S.E.2d 874 (1985).” We further held in Syllabus Point 1 of Cunningham v. Bechtold, 186 W.Va. 474 , 413 S.E.2d 129 (1991): “ 'Probable cause to make a misdemeanor arrest without a warrant exists when the facts and circumstances within | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Cunningham v. Bechtold
green
2 sentences1996Syl. pt. 6, Duvernoy, supra. In Syllabus Point 2 of State v. McCarty, 184 W.Va. *620 524, 401 S.E.2d 457 (1990), we stated: " 'The right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.’ Syllabus Point 4, State v. Howerton, [174] W.Va. [801], 329 S.E.2d 874 (1985).” We further held in Syllabus Point 1 of Cunningham v. Bechtold, 186 W.Va. 474 , 413 S.E.2d 129 (1991): “ 'Probable cause to make a misdemeanor arrest without a warrant exists when the facts and circumstances within 1996Syl. pt. 6, Duvernoy, supra. In Syllabus Point 2 of State v. McCarty, 184 W.Va. *620 524, 401 S.E.2d 457 (1990), we stated: " 'The right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.’ Syllabus Point 4, State v. Howerton, [174] W.Va. [801], 329 S.E.2d 874 (1985).” We further held in Syllabus Point 1 of Cunningham v. Bechtold, 186 W.Va. 474 , 413 S.E.2d 129 (1991): “ 'Probable cause to make a misdemeanor arrest without a warrant exists when the facts and circumstances within | 1 | 1996–1996 |
State v. Duvernoy
green
2 sentences1981See State v. Craft, 272 S.E.2d 46, 54 (W.Va. 1980), where we said: “There is little question that the right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.” See also Syl. pt. 2, State v. Duvernoy, 156 W.Va. 578 , 195 S.E.2d 631 (1973). 1981See State v. Craft, 272 S.E.2d 46, 54 (W.Va. 1980), where we said: “There is little question that the right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country.” See also Syl. pt. 2, State v. Duvernoy, 156 W.Va. 578 , 195 S.E.2d 631 (1973). | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Crowder v. Commonwealth
green
2 sentences1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). 1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). | 1 | 1980–1980 |
People v. Creach
green
2 sentences1980Va. [24] [ 180 S.E.2d 6141 .” There is little question that the right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country. 5 E.g., City of Nome v. Ailak, 570 P.2d 162 (Alaska 1977); People v. Creach, 79 Ill.2d 96 , 37 Ill. 1980Va. [24] [ 180 S.E.2d 6141 .” There is little question that the right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country. 5 E.g., City of Nome v. Ailak, 570 P.2d 162 (Alaska 1977); People v. Creach, 79 Ill.2d 96 , 37 Ill. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
City of Nome v. Ailak
green
1 sentence1980Va. [24] [ 180 S.E.2d 6141 .” There is little question that the right to arrest in public without a warrant, based on probable cause that the person has or is about to commit a felony, is the general if not universal rule in this country. 5 E.g., City of Nome v. Ailak, 570 P.2d 162 (Alaska 1977); People v. Creach, 79 Ill.2d 96 , 37 Ill. | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Waite v. State
green
2 sentences1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). 1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Commonwealth v. Jones
green
2 sentences1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). 1980Dec. 338 , 402 N.E.2d 228 (1980); Commonwealth v. Jones, 457 Pa. 423 , 322 A.2d 119 (1974); State v. Cottrell, 86 Wash.2d 130 , 542 P.2d 771 *755 (1975); Crowder v. Commonwealth, 213 Va. 151 , 191 S.E.2d 239 (1972); Waite v. State, 57 Wis.2d 218 , 203 N.W.2d 719 (1973). | 1 | 1980–1980 |