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manifest necessity test in Colorado

5 Colorado opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2007 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Colorado 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Castrogreen
colo · 1983 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007To justify a finding of manifest necessity, not only must the cireumstances be serious and outside the control of the trial court, they must also be such that "continuing with the trial would interfere with or retard the 'administration of honest, fair, evenhanded justice to either, both, or any, of the parties to the proceeding.'" People v. Berreth, supra, 13 P.3d at 1217 (quoting People v. Castro, 657 P.2d 932, 942 (Colo.1983), and Brown v. People, 132 Colo. 561, 569 , 291 P.2d 680, 684 (1955)).

2007To justify a finding of manifest necessity, not only must the circumstances be serious and outside the control of the trial court, they must also be such that "continuing with the trial would interfere with or retard the `administration of honest, fair, even-handed justice to either, both, or any, of the parties to the proceeding.'" People v. Berreth, supra, 13 P.3d at 1217 (quoting People v. Castro, 657 P.2d 932, 942 (Colo.1983), and Brown v. People, 132 Colo. 561, 569 , 291 P.2d 680, 684 (1955)).

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Brown v. Peoplegreen
colo · 1955 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007To justify a finding of manifest necessity, not only must the circumstances be serious and outside the control of the trial court, they must also be such that "continuing with the trial would interfere with or retard the `administration of honest, fair, even-handed justice to either, both, or any, of the parties to the proceeding.'" People v. Berreth, supra, 13 P.3d at 1217 (quoting People v. Castro, 657 P.2d 932, 942 (Colo.1983), and Brown v. People, 132 Colo. 561, 569 , 291 P.2d 680, 684 (1955)).

2007To justify a finding of manifest necessity, not only must the circumstances be serious and outside the control of the trial court, they must also be such that "continuing with the trial would interfere with or retard the `administration of honest, fair, even-handed justice to either, both, or any, of the parties to the proceeding.'" People v. Berreth, supra, 13 P.3d at 1217 (quoting People v. Castro, 657 P.2d 932, 942 (Colo.1983), and Brown v. People, 132 Colo. 561, 569 , 291 P.2d 680, 684 (1955)).

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People v. Bacagreen
colo · 1977 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The manifest necessity doctrine recognizes that "a defendant's valued right to have his trial completed by a particular tribunal must in some instances be subordinated to the public's interest in fair trials designed to end in just judgments." Wade v. Hunter, 336 U.S. 684, 689 , 69 S.Ct. 834, 837 , 93 L.Ed. 974 (1949); see People v. Baca, 193 Colo. 9, 11-12 , 562 P.2d 411, 412-13 (1977).

2007The manifest necessity doctrine recognizes that "a defendant's valued right to have his trial completed by a particular tribunal must in some instances be subordinated to the public's interest in fair trials designed to end in just judgments." Wade v. Hunter, 336 U.S. 684, 689 , 69 S.Ct. 834, 837 , 93 L.Ed. 974 (1949); see People v. Baca, 193 Colo. 9, 11-12 , 562 P.2d 411, 412-13 (1977).

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United States v. Sanfordgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 Colorado opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See United States v. Sanford, 429 U.S. 14 , 97 S.Ct. 20 , 50 L.Ed.2d 17 (1976) ("If the mistrial is declared at the behest of the defendant, the manifest necessity test does not apply."); United States v. Dinitz, supra (different considerations than the "manifest necessity" standard apply when a mistrial is declared at the defendant's request).

1977See United States v. Sanford, 429 U.S. 14 , 97 S.Ct. 20 , 50 L.Ed.2d 17 (1976) ("If the mistrial is declared at the behest of the defendant, the manifest necessity test does not apply."); United States v. Dinitz, supra (different considerations than the "manifest necessity" standard apply when a mistrial is declared at the defendant's request).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Wade v. Hunter green
scotus · 1949
2 sentences

2007The manifest necessity doctrine recognizes that "a defendant's valued right to have his trial completed by a particular tribunal must in some instances be subordinated to the public's interest in fair trials designed to end in just judgments." Wade v. Hunter, 336 U.S. 684, 689 , 69 S.Ct. 834, 837 , 93 L.Ed. 974 (1949); see People v. Baca, 193 Colo. 9, 11-12 , 562 P.2d 411, 412-13 (1977).

2007The manifest necessity doctrine recognizes that "a defendant's valued right to have his trial completed by a particular tribunal must in some instances be subordinated to the public's interest in fair trials designed to end in just judgments." Wade v. Hunter, 336 U.S. 684, 689 , 69 S.Ct. 834, 837 , 93 L.Ed. 974 (1949); see People v. Baca, 193 Colo. 9, 11-12 , 562 P.2d 411, 412-13 (1977).

12007–2007
People v. Berreth green
colo · 2000
2 sentences

2007To justify a finding of manifest necessity, not only must the cireumstances be serious and outside the control of the trial court, they must also be such that "continuing with the trial would interfere with or retard the 'administration of honest, fair, evenhanded justice to either, both, or any, of the parties to the proceeding.'" People v. Berreth, supra, 13 P.3d at 1217 (quoting People v. Castro, 657 P.2d 932, 942 (Colo.1983), and Brown v. People, 132 Colo. 561, 569 , 291 P.2d 680, 684 (1955)).

2007To justify a finding of manifest necessity, not only must the circumstances be serious and outside the control of the trial court, they must also be such that "continuing with the trial would interfere with or retard the `administration of honest, fair, even-handed justice to either, both, or any, of the parties to the proceeding.'" People v. Berreth, supra, 13 P.3d at 1217 (quoting People v. Castro, 657 P.2d 932, 942 (Colo.1983), and Brown v. People, 132 Colo. 561, 569 , 291 P.2d 680, 684 (1955)).

12007–2007
People v. Schwartz green
colo · 1984
1 sentence

2004People v. Schwartz, supra, 678 P.2d at 1011 .

12004–2004
United States v. Perez green
scotus · 1824
2 sentences

1984They are to exercise a sound discretion on the subject; and it is impossible to find all the circumstances, which would render it proper to interfere." United States v. Perez, 22 U.S. (9 Wheat.) 579, 580 , 6 L.Ed. 165 (1824).

1984They are to exercise a sound discretion on the subject; and it is impossible to find all the circumstances, which would render it proper to interfere." United States v. Perez, 22 U.S. (9 Wheat.) 579, 580 , 6 L.Ed. 165 (1824).

11984–1984
United States v. Dinitz green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1984Dinitz, 424 U.S. at 611 , 96 S.Ct. at 1081 .

1984Dinitz, 424 U.S. at 611 , 96 S.Ct. at 1081 .

11984–1984
United States v. Tateo green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1977The defendant's motion for a mistrial is generally considered to operate as a waiver of the principle of "manifest necessity," which protects him from retrial under the double jeopardy clause. [3] See United States v. Dinitz, supra ; Illinois v. Somerville, supra ; United States v. Tateo, 377 U.S. 463 , 84 S.Ct. 1587 , 12 L.Ed.2d 448 (1964).

1977The defendant's motion for a mistrial is generally considered to operate as a waiver of the principle of "manifest necessity," which protects him from retrial under the double jeopardy clause. [3] See United States v. Dinitz, supra ; Illinois v. Somerville, supra ; United States v. Tateo, 377 U.S. 463 , 84 S.Ct. 1587 , 12 L.Ed.2d 448 (1964).

11977–1977
Cornero v. United States green
ca9 · 1931
2 sentences

1964Cornero v. United States, 9 Cir., 48 F.2d 69 .

1964Cornero v. United States, 48 F.2d 69 .

11964–1964

Where else courts name it

TX 22 (1990–2024) IL 19 (1976–2025) MD 12 (1973–2026) MN 9 (1996–2025) PA 7 (1974–2023) MI 6 (1976–2018) KS 5 (1999–2020) CO 5 (1964–2007) OH 5 (2002–2018) MT 5 (1996–2021) ID 4 (1983–2005) IN 4 (1984–2026) DC 4 (1996–2024) AZ 4 (1972–2016) IA 4 (1992–2025) FL 4 (1988–2000) MS 4 (1997–2019) MA 4 (1991–2025) WA 3 (2013–2019) WI 3 (1998–2005) CT 3 (1988–2012) GA 3 (1989–2023) VA 2 (2008–2025) NJ 2 (2000–2023) NV 2 (1987–2013) RI 2 (1987–1988) LA 2 (1979–1983) ME 2 (1983–2000) NY 2 (1969–1975) WV 2 (1980–1984) TN 2 (1977–2014)

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