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demanding standard in Indiana

51 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2025 1 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Schlechtygreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 10 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2020
2 sentences

2018Therefore, if Officer Sobierajski had obtained information during the traffic stop that gave him reasonable suspicion that Toschlog had drugs in his car, the delay caused by the drug-sniffing dog would be permissible under the Fourth Amendment. [13] Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause and: “requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, but it still requires at least a minimal level of objective justification and more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or ‘hunch’ of criminal activity.” State v. Schlechty, 926 N.E.2d 1, 7

2018The State offers two responses, both based on Jarman's consent to searches "without a warrant and without probable cause." First, the State contends that Jarman, by giving that consent, "gave officers probable cause (and a warrant) to search him and his property" and "also necessarily gave them reasonable suspicion because that 'is a less demanding standard than probable cause.' " Appellee's Br. p. 7 (quoting State v. Schlechty , 926 N.E.2d 1 , 7 (Ind. 2010), reh'g denied ).

710
Kellems v. Stategreen
ind · 2006 · cited in 5 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2016
2 sentences

2016Since reasonable suspicion is all that is necessary to support a Terry stop and it is a less demanding standard than probable cause ... [t]he Fourth Amendment requires [only] some minimal level of objective justification for making the stop. [11] Kellems v. State, 842 N.E.2d 352, 355 (Ind.2006) (second and third alterations in original) (citations omitted) (quotations omitted), reh’g granted on other grounds, [12] Dunson contends the Terry stop in this case violated his rights under the Fourth Amendment 2 because “[t]he stopping officers lacked reasonable suspicion to believe [he] was engaged

2015Terry stops have a limited scope and purpose, “not to discover evidence of a crime, but-to allow the officer to pursue his investigation without fear of violence ...” Id. at 355. “[S]ince reasonable- suspicion is all that is necessary to support a Terry stop and it is a less demanding standard than probable cause ... [t]he Fourth Amendment requires [only] some minimal level of objective justification for making the stop.” Id. (internal citations omitted). [19] Sergeant Cooley testified at trial that he was notified on dispatch of a suspicious person walking along Mahalasville Road, reported by

45
Cardwell v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2016
2 sentences

2016“Although reasonable suspicion requires more than inchoate and unparticularized hunches, it is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 49A02-1601-CR-19 | November 7, 2016 Page 7 of 28 showing of ‘considerably less’ proof than that required to establish wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” Bridgewater v. State, 793 N.E.2d 1097, 1100 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (quoting Cardwell v. State, 666 N.E.2d 420, 422 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996), trans. denied).

2016“Although reasonable suspicion requires more than inchoate and unparticularized hunches, it is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing of ‘considerably less’ proof than that required to establish wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” Bridgewater v. State, 793 N.E.2d 1097, 1100 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), (quoting Cardwell v. State, 666 N.E.2d 420, 422 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied). 13.

33
Washburn v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2013
2 sentences

2013“Although reasonable suspicion requires more than inchoate and unparticularized hunches, it is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires considerably less proof than that required to establish wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” Id.; see also Washburn v. State, 868 N.E.2d 594, 598 (Ind.Ct.App.2007) (stating that reasonable suspicion requires at least a minimal level of objective justification and must be based on more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or “hunch” of criminal activity), trans. denied.

2011Washburn v. State, 868 N.E.2d 594, 601 (Ind.Ct.App.2007) (citing Alabama v. White, 496 U.S. 325, 330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412 , 110 L.Ed.2d 301 (1990)).

33
State v. Renzulligreen
ind · 2011 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2019
2 sentences

2019See Renzulli , 958 N.E.2d at 1146 .

2012Overstreet v. State, 724 N.E.2d 661, 663 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), trans. denied. “‘[S]ince reasonable suspicion is all that is necessary to support a Terry stop and it “is a less demanding standard than probable cause … [t]he Fourth Amendment requires [only] ‘some minimal level of objective justification’ for making the stop.”’” State v. Renzulli, 958 N.E.2d 1143, 1148 (Ind. 2011) (citations omitted).

22
Illinois v. Wardlowgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 12 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2019
2 sentences

2018Therefore, if Officer Sobierajski had obtained information during the traffic stop that gave him reasonable suspicion that Toschlog had drugs in his car, the delay caused by the drug-sniffing dog would be permissible under the Fourth Amendment. [13] Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause and: “requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, but it still requires at least a minimal level of objective justification and more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or ‘hunch’ of criminal activity.” State v. Schlechty, 926 N.E.2d 1, 7

2018Therefore, if Officer Sobierajski had obtained information during the traffic stop that gave him reasonable suspicion that Toschlog had drugs in his car, the delay caused by the drug-sniffing dog would be permissible under the Fourth Amendment. [13] Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause and: “requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, but it still requires at least a minimal level of objective justification and more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or ‘hunch’ of criminal activity.” State v. Schlechty, 926 N.E.2d 1, 7

112
United States v. Cortezgreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–2017
2 sentences

2017See also United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 (2002) (stating “[w]hen discussing how reviewing courts should make reasonable suspicion determinations, we have said repeatedly that they must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ of each case to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing”) (citing United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417-18 , 101 S.Ct. 690 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981)).

2017See also United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 (2002) (stating “[w]hen discussing how reviewing courts should make reasonable suspicion determinations, we have said repeatedly that they must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ of each case to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing”) (citing United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417-18 , 101 S.Ct. 690 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981)).

12
Bridgewater v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2016
2 sentences

2016“Although reasonable suspicion requires more than inchoate and unparticularized hunches, it is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 49A02-1601-CR-19 | November 7, 2016 Page 7 of 28 showing of ‘considerably less’ proof than that required to establish wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” Bridgewater v. State, 793 N.E.2d 1097, 1100 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (quoting Cardwell v. State, 666 N.E.2d 420, 422 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996), trans. denied).

2016“Although reasonable suspicion requires more than inchoate and unparticularized hunches, it is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing of ‘considerably less’ proof than that required to establish wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” Bridgewater v. State, 793 N.E.2d 1097, 1100 (Ind.Ct.App.2003), (quoting Cardwell v. State, 666 N.E.2d 420, 422 (Ind.Ct.App.1996), trans. denied). 13.

12
State v. Lefeversgreen
indctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008"Although reasonable suspicion requires more than inchoate and unparticularized hunches, it is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires considerably less proof than that required to establish wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence." State v. Lefevers, 844 N.E.2d 508, 515 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006), trans. denied.

2008“Although reasonable suspicion requires more than inchoate and unparticularized hunches, it is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires considerably less proof than that required to establish wrongdoing by a preponderance of the evidence.” Id.

12
United States v. Arvizugreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See also United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 (2002) (stating “[w]hen discussing how reviewing courts should make reasonable suspicion determinations, we have said repeatedly that they must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ of each case to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing”) (citing United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417-18 , 101 S.Ct. 690 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981)).

2017See also United States v. Arvizu, 534 U.S. 266, 273 , 122 S.Ct. 744 , 151 L.Ed.2d 740 (2002) (stating “[w]hen discussing how reviewing courts should make reasonable suspicion determinations, we have said repeatedly that they must look at the ‘totality of the circumstances’ of each case to see whether the detaining officer has a ‘particularized and objective basis’ for suspecting legal wrongdoing”) (citing United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417-18 , 101 S.Ct. 690 , 66 L.Ed.2d 621 (1981)).

11
Brian Yost v. Wabash College, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity- Indiana Gamma Chapter at Wabash College, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Nathan Cravensgreen
ind · 2014 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See id. at 517 ; S. Shore Baseball, LLC v. DeJesus, 11 N.E.3d 903 , 910–11 (Ind. 2014) (citing Yost as adopting the Restatement’s test).

2017See id. at 517 ; S. Shore Baseball, LLC v. DeJesus, 11 N.E.3d 903, 910-11 (Ind. 2014) (citing Yost as adopting the Restatement’s test).

11
South Shore Baseball, LLC d/b/a Gary South Shore RailCats and Northwest Sports Venture, LLC v. Juanita DeJesusgreen
ind · 2014 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See id. at 517 ; S. Shore Baseball, LLC v. DeJesus, 11 N.E.3d 903 , 910–11 (Ind. 2014) (citing Yost as adopting the Restatement’s test).

2017See id. at 517 ; S. Shore Baseball, LLC v. DeJesus, 11 N.E.3d 903, 910-11 (Ind. 2014) (citing Yost as adopting the Restatement’s test).

11
Heffner v. Stategreen
ind · 1988 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Dunson acknowledges that “information obtained by one investigating officer may be relied upon by other law enforcement officials called upon to assist in the investigation of a suspect” under the theory of “collective knowledge.” Id, However, he contends that Officer Faulk’s radio broadcast that Dunson “ ‘may be involved’ is not specific and articulable enough to support the finding that the stopping offers had a reasonable suspicion that Dunson was involved in criminal activity,” Id, at 10. [13] Our supreme .court has stated: “Information obtained by one officer may be relied upon by other l

11
Phillip T. Billingsley v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015“Reasonable suspicion . . . is satisfied where the facts known to the officer at the moment of the stop, together with the reasonable inferences arising from such facts, would cause an ordinarily prudent person to believe that criminal activity has occurred or is about to occur.” Billingsly v. State, 980 N.E.2d 402, 408 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012).

11
Shell v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Shell v. State, 927 N.E.2d 413, 419 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010).

11
Bogetti v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In Indiana, the Court of Appeals has held that an anonymous tip, or a tip from an unidentified informant, "can supply information that gives police reasonable suspicion." Bogetti v. State, 723 N.E.2d 876, 879 (Ind.Ct.App. 2000).

2011In Indiana, the Court of Appeals has held that an anonymous tip, or a tip from an unidentified informant, “can supply information that gives police reasonable suspicion.” Bogetti v. State, 723 N.E.2d 876, 879 (Ind.Ct.App.2000).

11
Booth v. Wileygreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Booth, 839 N.E.2d at 1172 .

11
Bannister v. Stategreen
ind · 2009 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Thus, a reviewing court must examine "the totality of cireumstances of each case to see whether the detaining officer has a particularized and objective basis for suspecting legal wrongdoing." Bannister, 904 N.E.2d at 1255-56 (quotations omitted).

11
Membres v. Stategreen
ind · 2008 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Membres v. State, 889 N.E.2d 265, 280 (Ind.2008) (" 'Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause[,] not only in the sense that reasonable suspicion can be established with information that is different in quantity or content than that required to establish probable cause, but also in the sense that reasonable suspicion can arise from information that is less reliable than that required to show probable cause.' ") (citation omitted, alteration original).

11
Eshelman v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Eshelman v. State, 859 N.E.2d 744, 748 (Ind.Ct.App.2007), trans. denied (quoting Illinois v. Wardlow, 528 U.S. 119, 123-24 , 120 S.Ct. 673 , 145 L.Ed.2d 570 (2000)).

11
Johnson v. St. Vincent Hospital, Inc.green
ind · 1980 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
Alabama v. White green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2011As we wrote then, “since reasonable suspicion is all that is necessary to support a Terry stop and it ‘is a less demanding standard than probable cause ... [t]he Fourth Amendment requires [only] “some minimal level of objective justification” for making the stop.’ ” Kellems, 842 N.E.2d at 355 (alterations in original) (quoting White, 496 U.S. at 329-330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412 ).

2011As we wrote then, “since reasonable suspicion is all that is necessary to support a Terry stop and it ‘is a less demanding standard than probable cause ... [t]he Fourth Amendment requires [only] “some minimal level of objective justification” for making the stop.’ ” Kellems, 842 N.E.2d at 355 (alterations in original) (quoting White, 496 U.S. at 329-330 , 110 S.Ct. 2412 ).

81996–2020
Washington County Department of Public Welfare v. Konar neutral
indctapp · 1981
2 sentences

1997Matter of Konar explicitly overruled an earlier case, Washington County Department of Public Welfare v. Konar, 416 N.E.2d 1334 (Ind.Ct.App.1981), which had suggested a less demanding standard for revocation of consent.

1997Matter of Konar explicitly overruled an earlier case, Washington County Department of Public Welfare v. Konar, 416 N.E.2d 1334 (Ind.Ct.App.1981), which had suggested a less demanding standard for revocation of consent.

21997–1997
Eddie Trail and Katrinka Trail v. Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana green
ind · 2006
2 sentences

2025Id. [10] This demanding standard is particularly relevant here, as a dismissal for failure to state a claim can be affirmed only if the pleaded facts “are incapable of supporting relief under any set of circumstances.” Id. at 135 .

2025Id. [10] This demanding standard is particularly relevant here, as a dismissal for failure to state a claim can be affirmed only if the pleaded facts “are incapable of supporting relief under any set of circumstances.” Id. at 135 .

12025–2025
Perryman v. Motorist Mutual Insurance Co. green
indctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2019Indeed, Indiana’s discovery rule “does not require a smoking gun in order for the [period] of limitations to commence.” Perryman, 846 N.E.2d at 689 .

12019–2019
Adams v. Williams green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

2018Adams v. Williams, [ 407 U.S. 143 (1972),] demonstrates as much.

12018–2018
State of Indiana v. Molly Gray green
indctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2017“Reasonable suspicion is a less demanding standard than probable cause and requires a showing considerably less than preponderance of the evidence, but it still requires at least a minimal level of objective justification and more than an inchoate and unparticularized suspicion or ‘hunch’ of criminal activity.” “Thus, a reviewing court must examine the totality of circumstances of each case to see whether the detaining officer has *1216 a particularized and objective basis for suspecting legal -wrongdoing." Id. (citations omitted).

12017–2017
United States v. Hensley green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2016Dunson acknowledges that “information obtained by one investigating officer may be relied upon by other law enforcement officials called upon to assist in the investigation of a suspect” under the theory of “collective knowledge.” Id, However, he contends that Officer Faulk’s radio broadcast that Dunson “ ‘may be involved’ is not specific and articulable enough to support the finding that the stopping offers had a reasonable suspicion that Dunson was involved in criminal activity,” Id, at 10. [13] Our supreme .court has stated: “Information obtained by one officer may be relied upon by other l

2016Dunson acknowledges that “information obtained by one investigating officer may be relied upon by other law enforcement officials called upon to assist in the investigation of a suspect” under the theory of “collective knowledge.” Id, However, he contends that Officer Faulk’s radio broadcast that Dunson “ ‘may be involved’ is not specific and articulable enough to support the finding that the stopping offers had a reasonable suspicion that Dunson was involved in criminal activity,” Id, at 10. [13] Our supreme .court has stated: “Information obtained by one officer may be relied upon by other l

12016–2016
Nowling v. State green
indctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2015While a trial court’s admissibility determination is reviewed for an abuse of discretion, “the ultimate determination of reasonable suspicion is reviewed de novo.” Howling, 955 N.E.2d at 860 .

12015–2015
Bush v. State green
indctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2013“Thus, a reviewing court must examine the totality of circumstances of each case to see whether the detaining officer has a particularized and objective basis for suspecting legal wrongdoing.” Bush, 925 N.E.2d at 791 .

12013–2013
Overstreet v. State green
indctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2012Overstreet v. State, 724 N.E.2d 661, 663 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000), trans. denied. “‘[S]ince reasonable suspicion is all that is necessary to support a Terry stop and it “is a less demanding standard than probable cause … [t]he Fourth Amendment requires [only] ‘some minimal level of objective justification’ for making the stop.”’” State v. Renzulli, 958 N.E.2d 1143, 1148 (Ind. 2011) (citations omitted).

12012–2012
Florida v. JL green
scotus · 2000
12006–2006
Parker v. State green
indctapp · 1996
12006–2006
Immigration & Naturalization Service v. Delgado green
scotus · 1984
12006–2006
Citizens National Bank of Evansville v. Wedel green
indctapp · 1986
12003–2003
Fire Insurance Exchange v. Bell Ex Rel. Bell green
ind · 1994
11995–1995
Lalli v. Lalli green
scotus · 1978
11984–1984
Trimble v. Gordon green
scotus · 1977
11984–1984
Dague v. Piper Aircraft Corp. green
ind · 1981
11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-11 (6) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-6 (6) IN § Ind. Code § 35-38-4-2 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-7 (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

CA 118 (1975–2026) CT 118 (1970–2026) IL 110 (1960–2026) TX 91 (1976–2026) TN 78 (1978–2025) MD 69 (1975–2026) PA 66 (1976–2026) NY 64 (1961–2026) NJ 61 (1975–2026) IA 61 (1979–2026) OH 54 (1982–2025) MI 53 (1995–2026) WA 51 (1974–2025) IN 51 (1983–2025) FL 44 (1986–2025) NC 43 (1993–2026) KS 42 (1992–2026) DC 38 (1970–2024) CO 35 (1986–2026) AL 34 (1991–2026) OR 32 (1974–2025) MA 31 (1979–2025) DE 28 (1991–2025) LA 24 (1986–2025) WI 24 (1977–2024) NM 22 (1992–2022) VA 19 (1980–2015) MO 14 (1999–2021) MN 13 (1995–2024) GA 11 (1978–2026) NH 10 (1989–2021) ID 10 (1977–2022) MT 10 (1978–2025) AK 10 (1979–2026) KY 8 (1996–2025) WV 8 (1985–2025) SD 8 (1990–2021) VT 7 (2000–2020) HI 7 (1995–2008) WY 6 (2003–2019) NV 6 (2014–2017) AZ 6 (1999–2019) VI 5 (2005–2026) OK 5 (1980–2020) AR 4 (1979–2025) SC 4 (2001–2025) ME 4 (1973–2014) ND 3 (1980–2007) RI 2 (2005–2010) NE 2 (1992–2021)

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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