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language conveys sufficiently definite warning in Alabama

5 Alabama opinions name it 1 courts 1978–1991 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Jordan v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1981 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1986–1991
2 sentences

1991This court stated in Jordan v. State , 411 So.2d 816 (Ala.Cr.App. 1981), "The test [for vagueness] is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices.

1986The test is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices." Jordan v. State, 411 So.2d 816, 818 (Ala.Cr.App.1981).

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Ross Neely Exp., Inc. v. ALA. DEPT. OF ENVIRON. MANAGEMENTgreen
ala · 1983 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986(Citations omitted.) See also Stull v. State, supra. Compare Ross Neely Express v. Alabama Dep't of Environmental Management, 437 So.2d at 85 (antipollution regulation requiring the taking of "reasonable precautions to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne" establishes no clear standard); State v. Dousay, 378 So.2d 414, 418 (La.1979) (sanitation regulation requiring "all usual and all reasonable measures and precautions to secure ... the proper operation... of" sewage treatment systems does not provide adequate standards to determine guilt or innocence).

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State v. Dousaygreen
la · 1979 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986(Citations omitted.) See also Stull v. State, supra. Compare Ross Neely Express v. Alabama Dep't of Environmental Management, 437 So.2d at 85 (antipollution regulation requiring the taking of "reasonable precautions to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne" establishes no clear standard); State v. Dousay, 378 So.2d 414, 418 (La.1979) (sanitation regulation requiring "all usual and all reasonable measures and precautions to secure ... the proper operation... of" sewage treatment systems does not provide adequate standards to determine guilt or innocence).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Connally v. General Construction Co. green
scotus · 1926
2 sentences

1978The test is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices. *Page 418 Connally v. General Construction Co. , 1926, 269 U.S. 385 , 46 S.Ct. 126 , 70 L.Ed. 322 ." Recent decisions have upheld these doctrines.

1978The test is whether the language conveys sufficiently definite warning as to the proscribed conduct when measured by common understanding and practices. *Page 418 Connally v. General Construction Co. , 1926, 269 U.S. 385 , 46 S.Ct. 126 , 70 L.Ed. 322 ." Recent decisions have upheld these doctrines.

41978–1991
Jordan v. De George green
scotus · 1951
2 sentences

1981Connally v. General Construction Co. , 1926, 269 U.S. 385 , 46 S.Ct. 126 , 70 L.Ed. 322 ." [Quoting Jordan v. DeGeorge , 341 U.S. 223 , 230-231 , 71 S.Ct. 703 , 707-708 , 95 L.Ed. 886 (1951).

1981Connally v. General Construction Co. , 1926, 269 U.S. 385 , 46 S.Ct. 126 , 70 L.Ed. 322 ." [Quoting Jordan v. DeGeorge , 341 U.S. 223 , 230-231 , 71 S.Ct. 703 , 707-708 , 95 L.Ed. 886 (1951).

11981–1981
McKinney v. Parsons green
scotus · 1975
1 sentence

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
United States v. Powell green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Chester McKinney v. James C. Parsons, Chief of Police, Etc. green
ca5 · 1975
1 sentence

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Colten v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville v. Jacksonville green
ala · 1976
1 sentence

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
State v. Ballard green
alacrimapp · 1976
1 sentence

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Grayned v. City of Rockford green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Finkbeiner v. Mattox green
scotus · 1975
1 sentence

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Bolin v. State green
ala · 1957
2 sentences

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Blocker v. State green
alactapp · 1960
2 sentences

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Ex Parte Tyus green
ala · 1977
1 sentence

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978
Tyus v. State green
alacrimapp · 1977
1 sentence

1978Grayned v. City of Rockford , 408 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 2294 , 33 L.Ed.2d 222 (1972); Colten v. Commonwealth of Kentucky , 407 U.S. 104 , 92 S.Ct. 1953 , 32 L.Ed.2d 584 (1972); United States v. Powell , 423 U.S. 87 , 96 S.Ct. 316 , 46 L.Ed.2d 228 (1975); McKinney v. Parsons , 513 F.2d 264 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 960 , 96 S.Ct. 376 , 46 L.Ed.2d 289 (1975); Piggly-Wiggly of Jacksonville, Inc. v. City of Jacksonville , 336 So.2d 1078 (Ala. 1976); Bolin v. State , 266 Ala. 256 , 96 So.2d 582 (1957); Tyus v. State , 347 So.2d 1377 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied, 347 So.2d 1384 (Ala. 1977); Ba

11978–1978

Where else courts name it

OH 21 (1953–2023) MS 17 (1981–2023) FL 11 (1972–2005) CT 9 (1977–2001) IL 5 (1973–2023) AL 5 (1978–1991) NY 4 (1953–2009) WA 2 (1971–1982)

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