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Adams-Witt standard in New Jersey

6 New Jersey opinions name it 1 courts 1989–2000 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey 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
State v. Williamsgreen
nj · 1988 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1993
2 sentences

1991We held that the refusal to pursue that line of inquiry was "serious error" and "a significant component of the deficiencies" that necessitated reversal of both the sentence and the conviction of that defendant. 113 N.J. at 417, 550 A. 2d 1172 . [I]t follows that a juror who will not, or cannot, consider relevant mitigating evidence pertaining to the defendant because the crime involves rape and murder is "substantially impaired" under the Adams- Witt test.

1991We held that the refusal to pursue that line of inquiry was "serious error" and "a significant component of the deficiencies" that necessitated reversal of both the sentence and the conviction of that defendant. 113 N.J. at 417, 550 A. 2d 1172 . [I]t follows that a juror who will not, or cannot, consider relevant mitigating evidence pertaining to the defendant because the crime involves rape and murder is "substantially impaired" under the Adams- Witt test.

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State v. Biegenwaldgreen
nj · 1991 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
2 sentences

1993Thus, broadening the rule to apply to all such inflammatory aggravating factors, the Court concluded that the “voir dire should include questioning about evidence of aggravating factors that will be presented during the sentencing proceeding and that may with reasonable likelihood have such an effect on a prospective juror as to render him or her ‘substantially impaired’ under the Adams-Witt standard.” Id. at 32 , 594 A.2d 172 .

1993Thus, broadening the rule to apply to all such inflammatory aggravating factors, the Court concluded that the “voir dire should include questioning about evidence of aggravating factors that will be presented during the sentencing proceeding and that may with reasonable likelihood have such an effect on a prospective juror as to render him or her ‘substantially impaired’ under the Adams-Witt standard.” Id. at 32 , 594 A.2d 172 .

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State v. Dixongreen
nj · 1991 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Moore, supra, 122 N.J. at 445 , 585 A. 2d 864 ("One of the problems that we have in capital cases is that the constitutionally-limited Adams-Witt standard for disqualification of jurors in capital cases * * * gets confused with the more general inquiry into juror predispositions or preferences that should mark the general jury-selection process."). *34 The procedures set forth in Manley and those approved by Adams and Witt are minimum requirements.

1991See State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Moore, supra, 122 N.J. at 445 , 585 A. 2d 864 ("One of the problems that we have in capital cases is that the constitutionally-limited Adams-Witt standard for disqualification of jurors in capital cases * * * gets confused with the more general inquiry into juror predispositions or preferences that should mark the general jury-selection process."). *34 The procedures set forth in Manley and those approved by Adams and Witt are minimum requirements.

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William Henry Hance v. Walter D. Zant, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Centergreen
ca11 · 1983 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Ross v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 81, 84-85 , 108 S.Ct. 2273, 2276-77 , 101 L.Ed. 2d 80, 87-88 (1988); accord Hance v. Zant, 696 F. 2d 940, 956 (11th Cir.1983); Hovey v. Superior Court, 28 Cal. 3d 1 , 20 n. 48, 616 P. 2d 1301 , 1310 n. 48, 168 Cal. Rptr. 128 , 137 n. 48 (1980).

1991See, e.g., Ross v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 81, 84-85 , 108 S.Ct. 2273, 2276-77 , 101 L.Ed. 2d 80, 87-88 (1988); accord Hance v. Zant, 696 F. 2d 940, 956 (11th Cir.1983); Hovey v. Superior Court, 28 Cal. 3d 1 , 20 n. 48, 616 P. 2d 1301 , 1310 n. 48, 168 Cal. Rptr. 128 , 137 n. 48 (1980).

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Ross v. Oklahomagreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Ross v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 81, 84-85 , 108 S.Ct. 2273, 2276-77 , 101 L.Ed. 2d 80, 87-88 (1988); accord Hance v. Zant, 696 F. 2d 940, 956 (11th Cir.1983); Hovey v. Superior Court, 28 Cal. 3d 1 , 20 n. 48, 616 P. 2d 1301 , 1310 n. 48, 168 Cal. Rptr. 128 , 137 n. 48 (1980).

1991See, e.g., Ross v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 81, 84-85 , 108 S.Ct. 2273, 2276-77 , 101 L.Ed. 2d 80, 87-88 (1988); accord Hance v. Zant, 696 F. 2d 940, 956 (11th Cir.1983); Hovey v. Superior Court, 28 Cal. 3d 1 , 20 n. 48, 616 P. 2d 1301 , 1310 n. 48, 168 Cal. Rptr. 128 , 137 n. 48 (1980).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Adams v. Texas green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

1989Under the Adams-Witt test, “a juror may not be challenged for cause based on his views about capital punishment unless those views would prevent or substantially impair the performance of his duties as a juror in accordance with his instructions and his oath.” Adams, supra, 448 U.S. at 45 , 100 S.Ct. at 2526 , 65 L.Ed.2d at 589 .

1989Under the Adams-Witt test, “a juror may not be challenged for cause based on his views about capital punishment unless those views would prevent or substantially impair the performance of his duties as a juror in accordance with his instructions and his oath.” Adams, supra, 448 U.S. at 45 , 100 S.Ct. at 2526 , 65 L.Ed.2d at 589 .

31989–2000
Wainwright v. Witt green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2000Adams v. Texas, 448 U.S. 38 , 100 S.Ct. 2521 , 65 L.Ed,2d 581 (1980) and Wainwright v. Witt, 469 U.S. 412 , 105 S.Ct. 844 , 83 L.Ed.2d 841 (1985).

2000Adams v. Texas, 448 U.S. 38 , 100 S.Ct. 2521 , 65 L.Ed,2d 581 (1980) and Wainwright v. Witt, 469 U.S. 412 , 105 S.Ct. 844 , 83 L.Ed.2d 841 (1985).

21991–2000
State v. Moore green
nj · 1991
2 sentences

1991See State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Moore, supra, 122 N.J. at 445 , 585 A. 2d 864 ("One of the problems that we have in capital cases is that the constitutionally-limited Adams-Witt standard for disqualification of jurors in capital cases * * * gets confused with the more general inquiry into juror predispositions or preferences that should mark the general jury-selection process."). *34 The procedures set forth in Manley and those approved by Adams and Witt are minimum requirements.

1991See State v. Dixon, 125 N.J. 223 , 593 A. 2d 266 (1991); State v. Moore, supra, 122 N.J. at 445 , 585 A. 2d 864 ("One of the problems that we have in capital cases is that the constitutionally-limited Adams-Witt standard for disqualification of jurors in capital cases * * * gets confused with the more general inquiry into juror predispositions or preferences that should mark the general jury-selection process."). *34 The procedures set forth in Manley and those approved by Adams and Witt are minimum requirements.

11991–1991
State v. Ramseur green
nj · 1987
2 sentences

1991In State v. Ramseur, 106 N.J. 123, 256 , 524 A. 2d 188 (1987), we held that trial courts should apply the Adams-Witt standard in death-qualifying a jury, and in State v. Bey, supra, 112 N.J. at 152, 548 A. 2d 887 , we acknowledged that that standard applied to jurors who invariably favor the death penalty as well as to those who oppose it.

1991In State v. Ramseur, 106 N.J. 123, 256 , 524 A. 2d 188 (1987), we held that trial courts should apply the Adams-Witt standard in death-qualifying a jury, and in State v. Bey, supra, 112 N.J. at 152, 548 A. 2d 887 , we acknowledged that that standard applied to jurors who invariably favor the death penalty as well as to those who oppose it.

11991–1991
Hovey v. Superior Court red
cal · 1980
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Ross v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 81, 84-85 , 108 S.Ct. 2273, 2276-77 , 101 L.Ed. 2d 80, 87-88 (1988); accord Hance v. Zant, 696 F. 2d 940, 956 (11th Cir.1983); Hovey v. Superior Court, 28 Cal. 3d 1 , 20 n. 48, 616 P. 2d 1301 , 1310 n. 48, 168 Cal. Rptr. 128 , 137 n. 48 (1980).

1991See, e.g., Ross v. Oklahoma, 487 U.S. 81, 84-85 , 108 S.Ct. 2273, 2276-77 , 101 L.Ed. 2d 80, 87-88 (1988); accord Hance v. Zant, 696 F. 2d 940, 956 (11th Cir.1983); Hovey v. Superior Court, 28 Cal. 3d 1 , 20 n. 48, 616 P. 2d 1301 , 1310 n. 48, 168 Cal. Rptr. 128 , 137 n. 48 (1980).

11991–1991
State v. Bey green
nj · 1988
2 sentences

1991In State v. Ramseur, 106 N.J. 123, 256 , 524 A. 2d 188 (1987), we held that trial courts should apply the Adams-Witt standard in death-qualifying a jury, and in State v. Bey, supra, 112 N.J. at 152, 548 A. 2d 887 , we acknowledged that that standard applied to jurors who invariably favor the death penalty as well as to those who oppose it.

1991In State v. Ramseur, 106 N.J. 123, 256 , 524 A. 2d 188 (1987), we held that trial courts should apply the Adams-Witt standard in death-qualifying a jury, and in State v. Bey, supra, 112 N.J. at 152, 548 A. 2d 887 , we acknowledged that that standard applied to jurors who invariably favor the death penalty as well as to those who oppose it.

11991–1991
Genins v. Geiger green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1991Adams v. Texas, 448 U.S. 38 , 100 S.Ct. 521 , 65 L.Ed. 2d 581 (1980) and Wainwright v. Witt, 469 U.S. 412 , 105 S.Ct. 844 , 83 L.Ed. 2d 841 (1985).

1991Adams v. Texas, 448 US. 38, 100 S.Ct. 521 , 65 L.Ed.2d 581 (1980) and Wainwright v. Witt, 469 U.S. 412 , 105 S.Ct. 844 , 83 L.Ed.2d 841 (1985).

11991–1991

Where else courts name it

MS 6 (1990–1997) NJ 6 (1989–2000) NC 2 (1987–1994)

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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