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Mason defense in Indiana

6 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1972–2012 0 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Williams v. Stategreen
ind · 1989 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998Williams v. State , 544 N.E.2d 161, 162-63 (Ind. 1989) (before approving admission of the informant’s tips, we require “a reasonable level of assurance that such testimony was not offered by the proponent nor received by the trier of fact as evidence of the truth of the third party’s statement.”).

1997Williams v. State, 544 N.E.2d 161, 162-63 (Ind.1989) (before approving admission of the informant’s tips, we require “a reasonable level of assurance that such testimony was not offered by the proponent nor received by the trier of fact as evidence of the truth of the third party’s statement.”).

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Bonner v. Stategreen
ind · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See also Maxey v. State, 730 N.E.2d 158, 162 (Ind.2000) (detective’s testimony that defendant had fled the state was improper course-of-investigation evidence; testimony had “extremely low” probative value as defendant’s ultimate apprehension was not a contested issue); Mason v. State, 689 N.E.2d 1233, 1236 (Ind.1997) (“What prompted the police to investigate Mason is not relevant to any contested issue at trial because Mason’s defense efforts were directed primarily towards establishing that he was not dealing heroin....”); Bonner v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1139, 1141 (Ind.1995) (informants’ statem

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Mason v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See also Maxey v. State, 730 N.E.2d 158, 162 (Ind.2000) (detective’s testimony that defendant had fled the state was improper course-of-investigation evidence; testimony had “extremely low” probative value as defendant’s ultimate apprehension was not a contested issue); Mason v. State, 689 N.E.2d 1233, 1236 (Ind.1997) (“What prompted the police to investigate Mason is not relevant to any contested issue at trial because Mason’s defense efforts were directed primarily towards establishing that he was not dealing heroin....”); Bonner v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1139, 1141 (Ind.1995) (informants’ statem

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Maxey v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See also Maxey v. State, 730 N.E.2d 158, 162 (Ind.2000) (detective’s testimony that defendant had fled the state was improper course-of-investigation evidence; testimony had “extremely low” probative value as defendant’s ultimate apprehension was not a contested issue); Mason v. State, 689 N.E.2d 1233, 1236 (Ind.1997) (“What prompted the police to investigate Mason is not relevant to any contested issue at trial because Mason’s defense efforts were directed primarily towards establishing that he was not dealing heroin....”); Bonner v. State, 650 N.E.2d 1139, 1141 (Ind.1995) (informants’ statem

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Powers v. Stategreen
ind · 1982 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See Powers v. State (1982), Ind., 440 N.E.2d 1096, 1103 , cert. denied (1983), 461 U.S. 906 , 103 S.Ct. 1876 , 76 L.Ed.2d 808 ; Ryan v. State (1982), Ind., 431 N.E.2d 115, 116-17 .

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Powers v. Indianagreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989See Powers v. State (1982), Ind., 440 N.E.2d 1096, 1103 , cert. denied (1983), 461 U.S. 906 , 103 S.Ct. 1876 , 76 L.Ed.2d 808 ; Ryan v. State (1982), Ind., 431 N.E.2d 115, 116-17 .

1989See Powers v. State (1982), Ind., 440 N.E.2d 1096, 1103 , cert. denied (1983), 461 U.S. 906 , 103 S.Ct. 1876 , 76 L.Ed.2d 808 ; Ryan v. State (1982), Ind., 431 N.E.2d 115, 116-17 .

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Wilhite v. Mohrgreen
indctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986While Indiana election statutes governing the filing of declarations of candida-ey and other matters with respect to qualifications to run for public office are to be applied in accordance with their specific provisions, see Higgins v. Hale (Ind.1985), 476 N.E.2d 95, 100 (filling of ballot vacancies); Wilhite v. Mohr (Ind.App.1985), 485 N.E.2d 131, 132 (same), there is no allegation that Goldsmith has not strictly complied with the specific provisions of such statutes in connection with his candidacy for Marion County Prosecutor in the 1986 Primary Election and the 1986 General Election, other

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Higgins v. Halegreen
ind · 1985 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986While Indiana election statutes governing the filing of declarations of candida-ey and other matters with respect to qualifications to run for public office are to be applied in accordance with their specific provisions, see Higgins v. Hale (Ind.1985), 476 N.E.2d 95, 100 (filling of ballot vacancies); Wilhite v. Mohr (Ind.App.1985), 485 N.E.2d 131, 132 (same), there is no allegation that Goldsmith has not strictly complied with the specific provisions of such statutes in connection with his candidacy for Marion County Prosecutor in the 1986 Primary Election and the 1986 General Election, other

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Mamula v. Ford Motor Companygreen
indctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1972–1972
1 sentence

1972See also, Mamula v. Ford Motor Co. (1971), Ind. App., 275 N.E.2d 849 ; and Farmer v. Werner Transportation Co. (1972), Ind. App., 284 N.E.2d 861 . [5] If there is a void in the evidence as to causation, the trial court properly granted Dr. Mason's motion for judgment on the evidence.

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Mason v. State green
ind · 1989
1 sentence

1998Mason , 532 N.E.2d at 1172 . 3: Mason was tried and his first direct appeal decided before the Indiana Rules of Evidence became effective January 1, 1994, so they do not apply, although as explained infra , the result would be the same. 4: Another of Mason’s defense strategies was to argue that the police lied when applying for the search warrant, and Mason’s attorney questioned Detective Terrell about the informant’s tips.

11998–1998
Ryan v. State green
ind · 1982
1 sentence

1989See Powers v. State (1982), Ind., 440 N.E.2d 1096, 1103 , cert. denied (1983), 461 U.S. 906 , 103 S.Ct. 1876 , 76 L.Ed.2d 808 ; Ryan v. State (1982), Ind., 431 N.E.2d 115, 116-17 .

11989–1989
Farmer v. Werner Transportation Company green
indctapp · 1972
1 sentence

1972See also, Mamula v. Ford Motor Co. (1971), Ind. App., 275 N.E.2d 849 ; and Farmer v. Werner Transportation Co. (1972), Ind. App., 284 N.E.2d 861 . [5] If there is a void in the evidence as to causation, the trial court properly granted Dr. Mason's motion for judgment on the evidence.

11972–1972

Where else courts name it

OH 8 (1990–2025) PA 6 (2014–2026) IL 6 (1977–2025) WA 6 (2005–2023) IN 6 (1972–2012) MA 6 (1996–2025) NY 4 (1828–2023) LA 3 (2014–2018) AL 3 (1998–2007) MS 3 (2010–2017) DC 3 (2000–2010) TX 3 (1995–2023) UT 3 (1994–2024) MO 3 (2002–2024) MT 3 (1992–2024) VA 3 (2015–2026) ME 3 (1983–2018) OK 2 (2018–2018) KY 2 (1915–2024) ID 2 (1986–1994) FL 2 (1979–1981) DE 2 (2018–2020) GA 2 (2000–2006)

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