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promise immunity in Maryland

6 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2001 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Smithgreen
illappct · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Illinois recognizes a difference between such agreements: in the latter, “the detrimental reliance ... is the defendant’s waiver of the right to a trial .. . whereas [in the case of the former], parties agree that the defendant’s cooperation is sufficient consideration for the government’s promise of immunity.” People v. Smith, 233 Ill.App.3d 342 , 174 Ill.Dec. 708 , 599 N.E.2d 492, 497 (1992), quoting Navarroli, 118 Ill.Dec. 414 , 521 N.E.2d at 896 , and U.S. v. Johnson, 861 F.2d 510, 512 (8th *274 Cir.1988).

2000Illinois recognizes a difference between such agreements: in the latter, “the detrimental reliance ... is the defendant’s waiver of the right to a trial .. . whereas [in the case of the former], parties agree that the defendant’s cooperation is sufficient consideration for the government’s promise of immunity.” People v. Smith, 233 Ill.App.3d 342 , 174 Ill.Dec. 708 , 599 N.E.2d 492, 497 (1992), quoting Navarroli, 118 Ill.Dec. 414 , 521 N.E.2d at 896 , and U.S. v. Johnson, 861 F.2d 510, 512 (8th *274 Cir.1988).

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People v. Starksgreen
ill · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See also People v. Starks, 106 Ill.2d 441 , 88 Ill.Dec. 35 , 478 N.E.2d 350, 354 (1985) (an agreement between the State and the defendant requiring the State to dismiss charges against defendant who took and passed a polygraph examination, enforceable).

2000See also People v. Starks, 106 Ill.2d 441 , 88 Ill.Dec. 35 , 478 N.E.2d 350, 354 (1985) (an agreement between the State and the defendant requiring the State to dismiss charges against defendant who took and passed a polygraph examination, enforceable).

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United States v. Amy Frances Johnsongreen
ca8 · 1988 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Illinois recognizes a difference between such agreements: in the latter, “the detrimental reliance ... is the defendant’s waiver of the right to a trial .. . whereas [in the case of the former], parties agree that the defendant’s cooperation is sufficient consideration for the government’s promise of immunity.” People v. Smith, 233 Ill.App.3d 342 , 174 Ill.Dec. 708 , 599 N.E.2d 492, 497 (1992), quoting Navarroli, 118 Ill.Dec. 414 , 521 N.E.2d at 896 , and U.S. v. Johnson, 861 F.2d 510, 512 (8th *274 Cir.1988).

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Kitt v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1967 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
1 sentence

1968See Kitt v. State, 2 Md.

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Knox v. Stategreen
md · 1964 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964
2 sentences

1964See also Knox v. State, 234 Md. 203 , 198 A. 2d 285 (1963).

1964See also Knox v. State, 234 Md. 203 , 198 A. 2d 285 (1963).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Lowe v. State green
· 1909
1 sentence

2001Lowe v. State, 111 Md. 1 .

12001–2001
People v. Navarroli green
ill · 1988
2 sentences

2000Illinois recognizes a difference between such agreements: in the latter, “the detrimental reliance ... is the defendant’s waiver of the right to a trial .. . whereas [in the case of the former], parties agree that the defendant’s cooperation is sufficient consideration for the government’s promise of immunity.” People v. Smith, 233 Ill.App.3d 342 , 174 Ill.Dec. 708 , 599 N.E.2d 492, 497 (1992), quoting Navarroli, 118 Ill.Dec. 414 , 521 N.E.2d at 896 , and U.S. v. Johnson, 861 F.2d 510, 512 (8th *274 Cir.1988).

2000Illinois recognizes a difference between such agreements: in the latter, “the detrimental reliance ... is the defendant’s waiver of the right to a trial .. . whereas [in the case of the former], parties agree that the defendant’s cooperation is sufficient consideration for the government’s promise of immunity.” People v. Smith, 233 Ill.App.3d 342 , 174 Ill.Dec. 708 , 599 N.E.2d 492, 497 (1992), quoting Navarroli, 118 Ill.Dec. 414 , 521 N.E.2d at 896 , and U.S. v. Johnson, 861 F.2d 510, 512 (8th *274 Cir.1988).

12000–2000
Moore v. Illinois green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1977The Supreme Court had another occasion to consider what we may now term the Brady principle in Moore v. Illinois, 408 U. S. 786 (1972), reh. den. 409 U. S. 897 (1972).

11977–1977
Homart Development Co. v. Diamond green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1977The Supreme Court had another occasion to consider what we may now term the Brady principle in Moore v. Illinois, 408 U. S. 786 (1972), reh. den. 409 U. S. 897 (1972).

11977–1977
Hurley v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1969
1 sentence

1972App. 348 , 251 A. 2d 241 (1969). *217 PROSECUTORIAL INTERROGATION OF WITNESS CLAIMING FIFTH AMENDMENT PRIVILEGE AND PROSECUTORIAL CLOSING ARGUMENT COMMENTS Appellant’s third argument is actually bifurcated, i.e., the prosecutor denied the accused a fair trial by his persistent interrogation of a co-defendant who utilized his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and reference in the closing argument by the prosecutor to the same witness having “spilled the beans.” In an in-camera conference, Jack Ivory Johnson, the co-defendant, indicated that he was hesitant about testifying fo

11972–1972
Watson v. State green
md · 2001
1 sentence

1968Watson v. State, 208 Md. 210 . 1 An accomplice is a competent witness; his testimony is admissible even though he has been found guilty, confessed his guilt or testifies under a promise of immunity.

11968–1968

Where else courts name it

IN 29 (1976–2019) CA 29 (1921–2023) OR 18 (1958–2025) IL 15 (1930–2020) MO 14 (1902–2017) NY 13 (1867–2026) FL 12 (1976–2000) MN 11 (1983–2017) LA 10 (1987–2019) MA 9 (1978–2015) AK 8 (1988–2021) NJ 8 (1963–2025) TX 8 (1967–2023) PA 7 (1977–2017) AL 7 (1951–2023) MI 7 (1895–2024) WA 6 (2003–2025) NH 6 (1983–2021) OH 6 (1982–2019) OK 6 (1917–2016) MD 6 (1964–2001) AR 5 (1914–2010) CO 5 (1920–2005) SC 4 (1987–2023) AZ 3 (1927–1978) DC 3 (1987–2008) KS 2 (1922–1995) NC 2 (1818–1975) MS 2 (1994–2005) MT 2 (1925–1994) GA 2 (1947–1966) TN 2 (1989–1995) CT 2 (1999–2021) SD 2 (2006–2008) WV 2 (1898–1989)

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