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ruled defense in District of Columbia

5 District of Columbia opinions name it 1 courts 1984–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by District of Columbia 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
Andrew L. Weems v. United Statesgreen
dc · 2018 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023While we “review the judge’s discovery rulings for abuse of discretion,” the issue of “proper construction of Criminal Rule 16 is a legal question as to which our review is de novo.” Weems v. United States, 191 A.3d 296, 300 (D.C. 2018) (italics omitted).

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Springer v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1978 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004The court reasoned that it was “relevant, if someone else planted the seed that this person does this to little girls ... the jury is entitled to hear that.” 18 “[T]rial judges retain wide latitude insofar as the Confrontation Clause is concerned to impose reasonable limits on such cross-examination based on concerns about, among other things, harassment, prejudice, confusion of the issues, the witness’ safety, or interrogation that is repetitive or only marginally relevant.” Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 679 , 106 S.Ct. 1431 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674 (1986); see Springer v. United States, 388

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Johnson v. United Statesgreen
dc · 1972 · cited in 1 District of Columbia opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984This was correct, Johnson v. United States, 298 A.2d 516, 518 (D.C.1972), and thus the evidence was properly before the jury- The government concedes, however, that certain questions by the prosecutor were gratuitous, although not plain error.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in District of Columbia. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Kreuzer v. George Washington University green
dc · 2006
1 sentence

2017Arguably, we came the closest to confronting this issue in Kreuzer v. George Wash. Univ., 896 A.2d 238 (D.C. 2006).

12017–2017
Delaware v. Van Arsdall green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2004The court reasoned that it was “relevant, if someone else planted the seed that this person does this to little girls ... the jury is entitled to hear that.” 18 “[T]rial judges retain wide latitude insofar as the Confrontation Clause is concerned to impose reasonable limits on such cross-examination based on concerns about, among other things, harassment, prejudice, confusion of the issues, the witness’ safety, or interrogation that is repetitive or only marginally relevant.” Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 679 , 106 S.Ct. 1431 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674 (1986); see Springer v. United States, 388

2004The court reasoned that it was “relevant, if someone else planted the seed that this person does this to little girls ... the jury is entitled to hear that.” 18 “[T]rial judges retain wide latitude insofar as the Confrontation Clause is concerned to impose reasonable limits on such cross-examination based on concerns about, among other things, harassment, prejudice, confusion of the issues, the witness’ safety, or interrogation that is repetitive or only marginally relevant.” Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 679 , 106 S.Ct. 1431 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674 (1986); see Springer v. United States, 388

12004–2004
Robert James Richards v. Milton Stanley Mileski (Two Cases) green
cadc · 1981
2 sentences

1999D.C. at 223 nn. 5 & 7, 662 F.2d at 68 nn. 5 & 7. 23 .The court ruled that the doctrine of equitable tolling was potentially applicable due to the defendants' fraudulent concealment of the facts underlying Richards’ claim.

1999Richards, supra, 213 U.S.App.

11999–1999

Where else courts name it

CA 37 (1965–2026) IL 17 (1971–2022) NY 16 (1962–2020) WA 15 (1904–2019) GA 14 (1898–2022) TX 14 (1973–2026) FL 13 (1965–2020) PA 12 (1973–2022) MO 11 (1934–2023) CO 10 (1947–2012) TN 8 (2004–2020) LA 7 (1921–2008) MI 7 (1960–2023) NJ 7 (1966–2019) OK 6 (1970–2026) ID 6 (1978–2023) MS 6 (1993–2011) AZ 6 (1983–2015) OH 6 (1857–2024) KS 6 (2004–2021) MD 6 (1973–2024) DC 5 (1984–2023) NC 5 (1931–2022) AL 4 (1986–2007) OR 4 (1998–2025) CT 4 (1981–2016) WV 4 (1986–2014) MN 4 (1984–2016) IN 4 (1987–2016) ND 4 (2010–2012) WY 4 (1992–2024) MA 4 (1887–1996) NH 3 (1996–2009) IA 3 (1981–2014) KY 3 (1978–2023) VA 3 (1995–2004) AR 3 (1911–1996) UT 3 (1990–1994) HI 3 (2002–2005) AK 3 (1981–1986) MT 3 (1987–1991) RI 2 (1986–2002) NM 2 (1983–2015) NV 2 (1970–1980)

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