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inevitable discovery doctrine in Nevada

6 Nevada opinions name it 1 courts 1982–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Nevada 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Nix v. Williamsgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2000–2020
2 sentences

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that "evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a `preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.'" United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir.1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1133 , 119 S.Ct. 1809 , 143 L.Ed.2d 1012 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 , 104 S.Ct. 2501 , 81 L.Ed.2d 377 (1984)).

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that "evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a `preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.'" United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir.1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1133 , 119 S.Ct. 1809 , 143 L.Ed.2d 1012 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 , 104 S.Ct. 2501 , 81 L.Ed.2d 377 (1984)).

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State v. Greenwaldgreen
nev · 1993 · cited in 2 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2003–2020
2 sentences

2020See Rice v. State, 113 Nev. 425, 430, 936 P.2d 319, 322 (1997) (relying on the fact "that Rice was placed in the patrol car before [the officer] searched the backpack" as dispositive in finding the search unlawful); Greenwald, 109 Nev. at 810, 858 P.21 at 37 (concluding that the search was unlawful because, "[w]ith Greenwald safely locked away in a SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 3 (0) 1947A ADD police car, there was no conceivable 'need to disarm him or prevent him from concealing or destroying evidence).1 Inventory search Next, the State challenges the district coures conclusion that the inventory s

2020See Rice v. State, 113 Nev. 425, 430 , 936 P.2d 319, 322 (1997) (relying on the fact "that Rice was placed in the patrol car before [the officer] searched the backpack" as dispositive in finding the search unlawful); Greenwald, 109 Nev. at 810 , 858 P.21 at 37 (concluding that the search was unlawful because, "[w]ith Greenwald safely locked away in a SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 3 (0) 1947A ADD police car, there was no conceivable 'need to disarm him or prevent him from concealing or destroying evidence).1 Inventory search Next, the State challenges the district coures conclusion that the inventory

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State v. Lloydgreen
nev · 2013 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 7 constitutions, warrantless searches are per se unreasonable . . . subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions." Lloyd, 129 Nev. at 743 , 312 P.3d at 469 (internal quotation marks omitted).

2024SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 7 constitutions, warrantless searches are per se unreasonable . . . subject only to a few specifically established and well-delineated exceptions." Lloyd, 129 Nev. at 743 , 312 P.3d at 469 (internal quotation marks omitted).

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Wyatt v. Stategreen
nev · 1970 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Wyatt v. State, 86 Nev. 294, 298, 468 P.2d 338, 341 (1970) (providing that this court will uphold a district court's order that "reaches the right result, although it is based on an incorrect grouner). 2The State argued below that the inevitable discovery exception applied because even if Dean's DNA had been expunged, the State would have inevitably collected his DNA again due to his subsequent arrests in 2015 for "Assault with Use of a Deadly Weapon and Carrying Concealed Firearm or other Deadly Weapon, both felon[y charges]." There is no independent documentation in the record supporting the

2021Wyatt v. State, 86 Nev. 294, 298, 468 P.2d 338, 341 (1970) (providing that this court will uphold a district court's order that "reaches the right result, although it is based on an incorrect grouner). 2The State argued below that the inevitable discovery exception applied because even if Dean's DNA had been expunged, the State would have inevitably collected his DNA again due to his subsequent arrests in 2015 for "Assault with Use of a Deadly Weapon and Carrying Concealed Firearm or other Deadly Weapon, both felon[y charges]." There is no independent documentation in the record supporting the

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Davis v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Davis v. United States, 564 U.S. 229, 244 (2011) (acknowledging that "[s]uppression would thus be inappropriate . . . if the inevitable-discovery exception were applicable [here]"). .

2020See Davis v. United States, 564 U.S. 229, 244 (2011) (acknowledging that "[s]uppression would thus be inappropriate . . . if the inevitable-discovery exception were applicable [here]"). .

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Proferes v. Stategreen
nev · 2000 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 (1984); Proferes v. State, 116 Nev. 1136, 1141, 13 P.3d 955, 958 (2000) (adopting this doctrine), overruled on other grounds by Rosky v. State, 121 Nev. 184, 111 P.3d 690 (2005).

2020Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 (1984); Proferes v. State, 116 Nev. 1136, 1141, 13 P.3d 955, 958 (2000) (adopting this doctrine), overruled on other grounds by Rosky v. State, 121 Nev. 184, 111 P.3d 690 (2005).

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Camacho v. Stategreen
nev · 2003 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Camacho v. State, 119 Nev. 395, 402, 75 P.3d 370, 375 (2003) (explaining that the inevitable-discovery doctrine permits the introduction of evidence originally obtained by unconstitutional conduct if the prosecution establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that it would have been lawfully discovered).

2020See Camacho v. State, 119 Nev. 395, 402, 75 P.3d 370, 375 (2003) (explaining that the inevitable-discovery doctrine permits the introduction of evidence originally obtained by unconstitutional conduct if the prosecution establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that it would have been lawfully discovered).

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Rice v. Stategreen
nev · 1997 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Rice v. State, 113 Nev. 425, 430, 936 P.2d 319, 322 (1997) (relying on the fact "that Rice was placed in the patrol car before [the officer] searched the backpack" as dispositive in finding the search unlawful); Greenwald, 109 Nev. at 810, 858 P.21 at 37 (concluding that the search was unlawful because, "[w]ith Greenwald safely locked away in a SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 3 (0) 1947A ADD police car, there was no conceivable 'need to disarm him or prevent him from concealing or destroying evidence).1 Inventory search Next, the State challenges the district coures conclusion that the inventory s

2020See Rice v. State, 113 Nev. 425, 430, 936 P.2d 319, 322 (1997) (relying on the fact "that Rice was placed in the patrol car before [the officer] searched the backpack" as dispositive in finding the search unlawful); Greenwald, 109 Nev. at 810, 858 P.21 at 37 (concluding that the search was unlawful because, "[w]ith Greenwald safely locked away in a SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 3 (0) 1947A ADD police car, there was no conceivable 'need to disarm him or prevent him from concealing or destroying evidence).1 Inventory search Next, the State challenges the district coures conclusion that the inventory s

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Barrios-Lomeli v. Stategreen
nev · 1997 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

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Murray v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Nevada opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000The Supreme Court also explained that "[t]he inevitable discovery doctrine, with its distinct requirements, is in reality an extrapolation from the independent source doctrine: Since the tainted evidence would be admissible if in fact discovered through an independent source, it should be admissible if it inevitably would have been discovered." Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533, 539 , 108 S.Ct. 2529 , 101 L.Ed.2d 472 (1988).

2000The Supreme Court also explained that "[t]he inevitable discovery doctrine, with its distinct requirements, is in reality an extrapolation from the independent source doctrine: Since the tainted evidence would be admissible if in fact discovered through an independent source, it should be admissible if it inevitably would have been discovered." Murray v. United States, 487 U.S. 533, 539 , 108 S.Ct. 2529 , 101 L.Ed.2d 472 (1988).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
Rosky v. State green
nev · 2005
2 sentences

2020Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 (1984); Proferes v. State, 116 Nev. 1136, 1141, 13 P.3d 955, 958 (2000) (adopting this doctrine), overruled on other grounds by Rosky v. State, 121 Nev. 184, 111 P.3d 690 (2005).

2020Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 (1984); Proferes v. State, 116 Nev. 1136, 1141, 13 P.3d 955, 958 (2000) (adopting this doctrine), overruled on other grounds by Rosky v. State, 121 Nev. 184, 111 P.3d 690 (2005).

12020–2020
New York v. Belton red
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2003NOTES [1] See NRS 177.015; NRS 174.035. [2] The drug purchases occurred on April 26, May 2, and May 16, 2001. [3] Camacho does not contest there was probable cause for his arrest. [4] 453 U.S. 454 , 101 S.Ct. 2860 , 69 L.Ed.2d 768 (1981). [5] The State argued this exception applied because police prepared an inventory, the search was pursuant to police policy, and no evidence supported a conclusion that the police searched the car simply to circumvent Camacho's rights. [6] The State has not argued on appeal that the district court erred in concluding that the automobile exception does not appl

2003NOTES [1] See NRS 177.015; NRS 174.035. [2] The drug purchases occurred on April 26, May 2, and May 16, 2001. [3] Camacho does not contest there was probable cause for his arrest. [4] 453 U.S. 454 , 101 S.Ct. 2860 , 69 L.Ed.2d 768 (1981). [5] The State argued this exception applied because police prepared an inventory, the search was pursuant to police policy, and no evidence supported a conclusion that the police searched the car simply to circumvent Camacho's rights. [6] The State has not argued on appeal that the district court erred in concluding that the automobile exception does not appl

12003–2003
Barrios-Lomeli v. State green
nev · 1997
2 sentences

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

12003–2003
State v. Harnisch green
nev · 1997
2 sentences

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

12003–2003
State v. Harnisch green
nev · 1998
2 sentences

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

2003State v. Harnisch, 113 Nev. 214 , 931 P.2d 1359 (1997), clarified on rehearing, 114 Nev. 225 , 954 P.2d 1180 (1998). 453 U.S. 454 (1981). 113 Nev. 952, 959 , 944 P.2d 791, 795 (1997) (Maupin, J., dissenting), rehearing denied, 114 Nev. 779 , 961 P.2d 750 (1998).

12003–2003
Alborola-Rodriguez v. United States green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that "evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a `preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.'" United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir.1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1133 , 119 S.Ct. 1809 , 143 L.Ed.2d 1012 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 , 104 S.Ct. 2501 , 81 L.Ed.2d 377 (1984)).

12000–2000
Meece v. Rolex Watch, U. S. A., Inc. green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that "evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a `preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.'" United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir.1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1133 , 119 S.Ct. 1809 , 143 L.Ed.2d 1012 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 , 104 S.Ct. 2501 , 81 L.Ed.2d 377 (1984)).

12000–2000
Underwood v. Wilson green
scotus · 1999
2 sentences

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that “evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a ‘preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.’ ” United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir. 1998), cert. denied, 119 S. Ct. 1809 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 (1984)).

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that "evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a `preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.'" United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir.1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1133 , 119 S.Ct. 1809 , 143 L.Ed.2d 1012 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 , 104 S.Ct. 2501 , 81 L.Ed.2d 377 (1984)).

12000–2000
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Ference LANG, Defendant-Appellant green
ca9 · 1998
2 sentences

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that “evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a ‘preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.’ ” United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir. 1998), cert. denied, 119 S. Ct. 1809 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 (1984)).

2000The inevitable discovery doctrine states that "evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution could still be admitted at trial if the government could prove by a `preponderance of the evidence that the information ultimately or inevitably would have been discovered by lawful means.'" United States v. Lang, 149 F.3d 1044 (9th Cir.1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1133 , 119 S.Ct. 1809 , 143 L.Ed.2d 1012 (1999) (quoting Nix v. Williams, 467 U.S. 431, 444 , 104 S.Ct. 2501 , 81 L.Ed.2d 377 (1984)).

12000–2000
Chimel v. California red
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1982Affirmed. 1 In addition to the doctrine of inevitable discovery, the district court also relied on protection of public safety, see Cady v. Dombrowski, 413 U.S. 433 (1973), and search incident to lawful arrest, see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 (1969), as grounds for denying the motion.

11982–1982
Cady v. Dombrowski green
scotus · 1973
1 sentence

1982Affirmed. 1 In addition to the doctrine of inevitable discovery, the district court also relied on protection of public safety, see Cady v. Dombrowski, 413 U.S. 433 (1973), and search incident to lawful arrest, see Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 (1969), as grounds for denying the motion.

11982–1982

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