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state constitutional claim in Indiana

45 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2025 2 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 (38)

CaseFollowedCited
Abel v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2023
2 sentences

2023See, e.g., Redfield v. State, 78 N.E.3d 1104, 1108 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017) (finding the defendant waived an Article 1, Section 11, claim where his arguments in the trial court mentioned the state constitutional claim but did not provide any independent analysis for it) (citing Wilkins v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1144, 1147 (Ind. 2011), reh’g denied), trans. denied; see also Abel v. State, 773 N.E.2d 276 , 278 n.1 (Ind. 2002) (“Because Abel presents no authority or independent analysis supporting a separate standard under the state constitution, any state constitutional claim is waived.”).

2019See Abel v. State, 773 N.E.2d 276 , 278 n.1 (Ind. 2002) (holding that failure to develop a separate state constitutional claim resulted in waiver of the issue).

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Litchfield v. Stategreen
ind · 2005 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2019
2 sentences

2019Litchfield v. State, 824 N.E.2d 356, 359-60 (Ind. 1995).

2019We decline to revisit our state constitutional holding, as our analysis under Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution does not depend on the Fourth Amendment, see Zanders , 73 N.E.3d at 185 -86 ; Wright v. State , 108 N.E.3d 307 , 315 (Ind. 2018) ; Litchfield v. State , 824 N.E.2d 356 , 359-60 (Ind. 2005), and our finding of harmlessness beyond a reasonable doubt would preclude relief on the state constitutional claim even if we were to find a violation, see Torres v. State , 673 N.E.2d 472 , 474-75 (Ind. 1996) (reviewing state constitutional error for harmlessness beyond a reasonabl

23
Willis v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017See Willis v. State, 780 N.E.2d 423, 427 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002) (“Because the State failed to raise standing under the Indiana Constitution and because we cannot raise the issue sua sponte, we proceed to the merits of the state constitutional challenge.”).

2017See Willis v. State , 780 N.E.2d 423 , 427 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002) ("Because the State failed to raise standing under the Indiana Constitution and because we cannot raise the issue sua sponte, we proceed to the merits of the state constitutional challenge.").

22
Hensley v. Eckerhartgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1991–2007
2 sentences

2007See id. (citing Garland Indep.

1991See Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 433 , 103 S.Ct. 1933, 1939 , 76 L.Ed.2d 40 (1983); Pennsylvania v. Delaware Valley Citizens' Council, 483 U.S. 711, 734 , 107 S.Ct. 3078, 3091 , 97 L.Ed.2d 585 (1987) (O'Connor, J., concurring in judgment). [4] Those six theories are: (1) the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 206 , 207 (1988); (2) the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (1988); (3) Indiana's patient remuneration law, Ind. Code §§ 16-13-12.8 -1 to -10 (repealed in 1985 and replaced by Ind. Code §§ 16-13-23-1 to -9 (West Supp. 1990)); (4) unj

22
Jackson v. Stategreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2011–2019
2 sentences

2019See Jackson v. State, 925 N.E.2d 369 , 372 n.1 (Ind. 2010) (holding that the defendant’s state constitutional claim was waived for failure to make a separate argument).

2019See Jackson, 925 N.E.2d at 372 n.1 (holding that the defendant’s state constitutional claim was waived for failure to make a separate argument).

12
Brown v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2011
2 sentences

2011Cf. Jackson v. State, 925 N.E.2d 369 , 372 n. 1 (Ind.2010); Brown v. State, 703 N.E.2d 1010 , 1015 n. 4 (Ind.1998).

2000See Brown v. State, 703 N.E.2d 1010 , 1015 n. 4 (Ind.1998).

12
Spivey v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Henderson v. State, 769 N.E.2d 172, 178 (Ind.2002); Pierce v. State, 761 N.E.2d 826, 830 (Ind.2002); Spivey v. State, 761 N.E.2d 831, 834 (Ind.2002).

2002See Henderson v. State, 769 N.E.2d 172, 178 (Ind.2002); Pierce v. State, 761 N.E.2d 826, 830 (Ind.2002); Spivey v. State, 761 N.E.2d 831, 834 (Ind.2002).

12
Shook Heavy & Environmental Construction Group v. City of Kokomogreen
ind · 1994 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998We therefore merely looked to federal due process concepts in our disposition of the state constitutional claim “[b]ecause these are familiar principles in Indiana jurisprudence.” Id. at 361.

1997We therefore merely looked to federal due process concepts in our disposition of the state constitutional claim “[bjecause these are familiar principles in Indiana jurisprudence.” Id. at 361 .

12
Wilkins v. Stategreen
ind · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See, e.g., Redfield v. State, 78 N.E.3d 1104, 1108 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017) (finding the defendant waived an Article 1, Section 11, claim where his arguments in the trial court mentioned the state constitutional claim but did not provide any independent analysis for it) (citing Wilkins v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1144, 1147 (Ind. 2011), reh’g denied), trans. denied; see also Abel v. State, 773 N.E.2d 276 , 278 n.1 (Ind. 2002) (“Because Abel presents no authority or independent analysis supporting a separate standard under the state constitution, any state constitutional claim is waived.”).

11
Deshawn Lamont Redfield v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See, e.g., Redfield v. State, 78 N.E.3d 1104, 1108 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017) (finding the defendant waived an Article 1, Section 11, claim where his arguments in the trial court mentioned the state constitutional claim but did not provide any independent analysis for it) (citing Wilkins v. State, 946 N.E.2d 1144, 1147 (Ind. 2011), reh’g denied), trans. denied; see also Abel v. State, 773 N.E.2d 276 , 278 n.1 (Ind. 2002) (“Because Abel presents no authority or independent analysis supporting a separate standard under the state constitution, any state constitutional claim is waived.”).

11
Kevin Shawn Carter v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020We need not discuss that constitutional provisions because Albrecht did not raise a state constitutional challenge in his motion to suppress. 7 INDIANA CODE 35-33-5-2 provides, in relevant part, that “no warrant for search . . . shall be issued until there is filed with the judge an affidavit: (1) particularly describing: (A) the house or place to be searched and the things to be searched for; or Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 20A-CR-945 | December 16, 2020 Page 18 of 26 precise definition . . . [and] is to be decided based on the facts of each case.’” Carter v. State, 105 N.E.3d 1121,

11
Figert v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020We need not discuss that constitutional provisions because Albrecht did not raise a state constitutional challenge in his motion to suppress. 7 INDIANA CODE 35-33-5-2 provides, in relevant part, that “no warrant for search . . . shall be issued until there is filed with the judge an affidavit: (1) particularly describing: (A) the house or place to be searched and the things to be searched for; or Court of Appeals of Indiana | Opinion 20A-CR-945 | December 16, 2020 Page 18 of 26 precise definition . . . [and] is to be decided based on the facts of each case.’” Carter v. State, 105 N.E.3d 1121,

11
Mills v. Stategreen
ind · 2007 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Court of Appeals of Indiana | Memorandum Decision 19A-CR-1112 | August 31, 2020 Page 24 of 29 possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon may not have his or her sentence enhanced under the general habitual offender statute by proof of the same felony used to establish that the defendant was a ‘serious violent felon.’” Mills v. State, 868 N.E.2d 446, 452 (Ind. 2007). [49] Here, the State alleged that Dixon was a serious violent felon based on a 1989 conviction for dealing in cocaine.

11
Sweeney v. Stategreen
ind · 1998 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., Sweeney v. State, 704 N.E.2d 86, 102 (Ind. 1998).

11
Michael Hodges v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2019 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“Probable cause is not a high bar, and [it] is cleared when the totality of the circumstances establishes a fair probability—not proof or a prima facie showing—of criminal activity, contraband, or evidence of a crime.” Hodges v. State, 125 N.E.3d 578, 581-82 (Ind. 2019) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted).

11
State v. Renzulligreen
ind · 2011 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Under a state constitutional analysis, we make reasonable suspicion determinations “by looking 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.” State v. Renzulli, 958 N.E.2d 1143, 1147 (Ind. 2011) (citations and quotations omitted). [16] As under the federal analysis, an anonymous tip is generally insufficient to provide the reasonable suspicion required to conduct a Terry investigative stop absent evidence of the reliability of the tip.

2019Under a state constitutional analysis, we make reasonable suspicion determinations "by looking 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." *676 State v. Renzulli , 958 N.E.2d 1143 , 1147 (Ind. 2011) (citations and quotations omitted). [16] As under the federal analysis, an anonymous tip is generally insufficient to provide the reasonable suspicion required to conduct a Terry investigative stop absent evidence of the reliability of the tip.

11
Davenport v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Davenport v. State, 734 N.E.2d 622, 623 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000) (declaring that failure to put forth a cogent argument acts as a waiver of the issue on appeal), trans. denied. [6] Second, although two specific objections Carney raised at trial were overruled – which we discuss below – at no time did Carney make an objection based on the so-called “running commentary” of the State’s witness.

11
Daniel Lee Pierce v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2015 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Ind. Appellate Rule 46; Pierce v. State, 29 N.E.3d 1258, 1267 (Ind. 2015).

11
Ogden v. Robertsongreen
indctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Everroad v. Stategreen
ind · 1992 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Willis v. State, 780 N.E.2d 423, 427 (Ind.Ct.App.2002) (citing Everroad v. State, 590 N.E.2d 567, 569 (Ind.1992)).

11
State v. Schlechtygreen
ind · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See State v. Schlechty, 926 N.E.2d 1, 3 (Ind.2010), reh’g denied.

11
Francis v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015“An appellant’s failure to provide us with a separate analysis for each constitutional claim constitutes waiver.” Russell v. State, 993 N.E.2d 1176, 1179 (Ind.Ct.App.2013) (citing Francis v. State, 764 N.E.2d 641, 647 (Ind.Ct.App.2002)). [15] Turning to the state constitutional claim, article I, section 9 of the Indiana Constitution provides that “[n]o law shall be passed, restraining the free interchange of thought and opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print, freely, on any subject whatever: but for the abuse of that right, every person shall be responsible.” Indiana court

11
Brian Russell v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015“An appellant’s failure to provide us with a separate analysis for each constitutional claim constitutes waiver.” Russell v. State, 993 N.E.2d 1176, 1179 (Ind.Ct.App.2013) (citing Francis v. State, 764 N.E.2d 641, 647 (Ind.Ct.App.2002)). [15] Turning to the state constitutional claim, article I, section 9 of the Indiana Constitution provides that “[n]o law shall be passed, restraining the free interchange of thought and opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print, freely, on any subject whatever: but for the abuse of that right, every person shall be responsible.” Indiana court

11
Holder v. Stategreen
ind · 2006 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Brown v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
State Election Board v. Bayhgreen
ind · 1988 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
BOARD OF MEDICAL REGISTRATION, ETC. v. Turnergreen
ind · 1960 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
MATOVINA v. Hultgreen
indctapp · 1955 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Brown v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Litchfield v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Collins v. Daygreen
ind · 1994 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Oregon v. Hassgreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
11
Livermore v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Henderson v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Pierce v. Stategreen
ind · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Peterson v. Stategreen
ind · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Butler v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
Carter v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
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 (26)

CaseCitedYears
C.P. v. State of Indiana green
indctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2025C.P., 39 N.E.3d at 1182 . [22] Initially, we address the State’s argument that Petro waived his claims under the Indiana Constitution for failure to present a separate state constitutional analysis as required.

12025–2025
Henson v. State green
ind · 1999
1 sentence

2020Id. at 797 . [5] On March 17, 2000, Henson filed a petition for post-conviction relief, which he amended on December 12, 2002.

12020–2020
David Wright v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2018
1 sentence

2019We decline to revisit our state constitutional holding, as our analysis under Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution does not depend on the Fourth Amendment, see Zanders , 73 N.E.3d at 185 -86 ; Wright v. State , 108 N.E.3d 307 , 315 (Ind. 2018) ; Litchfield v. State , 824 N.E.2d 356 , 359-60 (Ind. 2005), and our finding of harmlessness beyond a reasonable doubt would preclude relief on the state constitutional claim even if we were to find a violation, see Torres v. State , 673 N.E.2d 472 , 474-75 (Ind. 1996) (reviewing state constitutional error for harmlessness beyond a reasonabl

12019–2019
Torres v. State green
ind · 1996
1 sentence

2019We decline to revisit our state constitutional holding, as our analysis under Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution does not depend on the Fourth Amendment, see Zanders , 73 N.E.3d at 185 -86 ; Wright v. State , 108 N.E.3d 307 , 315 (Ind. 2018) ; Litchfield v. State , 824 N.E.2d 356 , 359-60 (Ind. 2005), and our finding of harmlessness beyond a reasonable doubt would preclude relief on the state constitutional claim even if we were to find a violation, see Torres v. State , 673 N.E.2d 472 , 474-75 (Ind. 1996) (reviewing state constitutional error for harmlessness beyond a reasonabl

12019–2019
Marcus Zanders v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2017
1 sentence

2019We decline to revisit our state constitutional holding, as our analysis under Article 1, Section 11 of the Indiana Constitution does not depend on the Fourth Amendment, see Zanders , 73 N.E.3d at 185 -86 ; Wright v. State , 108 N.E.3d 307 , 315 (Ind. 2018) ; Litchfield v. State , 824 N.E.2d 356 , 359-60 (Ind. 2005), and our finding of harmlessness beyond a reasonable doubt would preclude relief on the state constitutional claim even if we were to find a violation, see Torres v. State , 673 N.E.2d 472 , 474-75 (Ind. 1996) (reviewing state constitutional error for harmlessness beyond a reasonabl

12019–2019
Pirtle v. State green
ind · 1975
2 sentences

2018At trial, Negash objected to the search on the grounds he was not provided with the warnings required under Pirtle v. State , 263 Ind. 16 , 323 N.E.2d 634 (1975), and that the search violated the Fourth Amendment.

2018At trial, Negash objected to the search on the grounds he was not provided with the warnings required under Pirtle v. State , 263 Ind. 16 , 323 N.E.2d 634 (1975), and that the search violated the Fourth Amendment.

12018–2018
State v. Quirk green
ind · 2006
1 sentence

2018"It is the State's burden to show that its intrusion into 'those areas of life that Hoosiers regard as private,' was reasonable under the totality of the circumstances." Austin v. State , 997 N.E.2d 1027 , 1034 (Ind. 2013) (quoting State v. Quirk , 842 N.E.2d 334 , 339-40 (Ind. 2006) ). [18] The State argues that Negash has waived this state constitutional claim because he did not object to the admission of evidence on those grounds before the trial court.

12018–2018
Patrick Austin v. State of Indiana green
ind · 2013
1 sentence

2018"It is the State's burden to show that its intrusion into 'those areas of life that Hoosiers regard as private,' was reasonable under the totality of the circumstances." Austin v. State , 997 N.E.2d 1027 , 1034 (Ind. 2013) (quoting State v. Quirk , 842 N.E.2d 334 , 339-40 (Ind. 2006) ). [18] The State argues that Negash has waived this state constitutional claim because he did not object to the admission of evidence on those grounds before the trial court.

12018–2018
Matter of Evrard green
ind · 1975
12008–2008
State v. Skidmore green
njsuperctappdiv · 1992
12008–2008
Carlson v. Green green
scotus · 1980
12006–2006
Moran v. State green
ind · 1994
12004–2004
Games v. State green
ind · 1997
11998–1998
King v. Cain green
scotus · 1998
11998–1998
Van't Hof v. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California neutral
scotus · 1998
11998–1998
Purser v. Texas neutral
scotus · 1998
11998–1998
Games v. State green
ind · 1997
11998–1998
Allen v. State green
ind · 1997
11998–1998
Valentin v. State green
indctapp · 1997
11997–1997
Taylor v. Illinois green
scotus · 1988
11993–1993
Alaska Steamship Co. v. Petterson green
scotus · 1954
11993–1993
Pennsylvania v. Delaware Valley Citizens' Council for Clean Air green
scotus · 1987
11991–1991
German v. State green
ind · 1981
11986–1986
Austin v. State green
ind · 1984
11986–1986
Barker v. Wingo green
scotus · 1972
11980–1980
Bates v. United Air Lines, Inc. green
scotus · 1984
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-5-1 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-4-3 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-43-2-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-48-4-11 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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

CT 256 (1984–2026) WA 153 (1980–2026) NM 93 (1988–2025) CA 90 (1969–2024) NH 90 (1982–2025) PA 70 (1985–2025) UT 61 (1988–2025) OR 60 (1983–2025) TX 56 (1973–2024) IA 50 (1995–2026) WY 48 (1991–2025) NY 46 (1981–2026) IN 45 (1980–2025) TN 26 (1993–2017) MD 22 (1967–2025) ID 19 (1980–2025) NC 16 (1985–2022) MI 15 (1984–2025) NJ 15 (1975–2026) GA 14 (1982–2025) MA 13 (1981–2018) VT 12 (1985–2020) MN 11 (1980–2025) AZ 10 (1986–2024) OK 10 (1985–2013) WI 9 (1998–2019) ME 9 (1985–2025) HI 9 (2004–2024) DE 9 (1971–2024) FL 8 (1995–2025) AK 8 (1979–2024) IL 6 (2003–2026) RI 5 (1980–2007) KS 5 (1998–2026) ND 4 (1999–2005) CO 3 (1992–2020) MT 3 (1980–2017) MO 2 (1979–2016) OH 2 (1995–1995)

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