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error instruction in Indiana

41 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2024 1 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Burton v. Stategreen
ind · 1988 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–2007
2 sentences

2007And we acknowledge that "`an error in the instruction of the jury does not require reversal if the conviction is clearly sustained by the evidence and the jury could not properly have found otherwise.'" Elmore, 688 N.E.2d at 219 (quoting Burton v. State, 526 N.E.2d 1163, 1166 (Ind.1988)) (emphasis added).

2007And we acknowledge thát “ ‘an error in the instruction of the jury does not require reversal if the conviction is clearly sustained by the evidence and the jury could not properly have found otherwise.’ ” Elmore, 688 N.E.2d at 219 (quoting Burton v. State, 526 N.E.2d 1163, 1166 (Ind.1988)) (emphasis added).

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Markley v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1999Markley v. State, 603 N.E.2d 891, 894 (Ind.Ct.App.1992), trans. denied.

1996An error in an instruction will not warrant reversal unless "it is of such a nature the entire charge of which it is a part misleads the jury on the law of the case." Markley v. State, 603 N.E.2d 891, 894-895 (Ind.Ct.App.1992), trans. denied.

22
Grossenbacher v. Stategreen
ind · 1984 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1987–1998
2 sentences

1998Grossenbacher v. State, 468 N.E.2d 1056, 1059 (Ind.1984).

1987An error in an instruction will not warrant a reversal unless the error is of such a nature that the entire charge of which it is a part misled II the jury on the law of the case. @rossen-bacher, 468 N.E.2d at 1059 .

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Ramsey v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024But an error in an instruction does not rise to the level of fundamental error where the issue was not a central issue at trial, Winkleman v. State, 22 N.E.3d 844, 850 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014), trans. denied, or if the other instructions, viewed as a whole, sufficiently inform the jury of the State’s burden of proof, Ramsey v. State, 723 N.E.2d 869, 873 (Ind. 2000).

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Tyrone Winkleman v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024But an error in an instruction does not rise to the level of fundamental error where the issue was not a central issue at trial, Winkleman v. State, 22 N.E.3d 844, 850 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014), trans. denied, or if the other instructions, viewed as a whole, sufficiently inform the jury of the State’s burden of proof, Ramsey v. State, 723 N.E.2d 869, 873 (Ind. 2000).

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Edwards v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017When the reversal of a conviction is due to an error in instruction but sufficient evidence exists to support the conviction, “double jeopardy does not bar retrial[.]” Edwards v. State, 773 N.E.2d 360, 364 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002), trans. denied.

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Hamilton County Department of Public Welfare v. Smithgreen
indctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In Hamilton County Department of Public Welfare v. Smith, this Court affirmed the trial court’s conclusion that the Department of Public Welfare had made an error of analysis in denying Smith welfare benefits. 567 N.E.2d 165, 170-71 (Ind. Ct. App. 1991).

2016In Hamilton County Department of Public Welfare v. Smith, this Court affirmed the trial court’s conclusion that the Department of Public Welfare had made an error of analysis in denying Smith welfare benefits. 567 N.E.2d 165, 170-71 (Ind.Ct.App. 1991).

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Matney v. Stategreen
indctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Matney, 681 N.E.2d at 1153 .

2015See Matney, 681 N.E.2d at 1153 .

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Sanders v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Hall v. State, 937 N.E.2d 911, 913 (Ind.Ct.App.2010) (holding that error in an instruction on mens rea does not rise to the level of fundamental error where the defendant’s mens rea was not a central issue at trial); see also Sanders v. State, 764 N.E.2d 705, 711 (Ind.Ct.App.2002) (noting that attempted-murder instructions that omit the element of intent to kill do not constitute fundamental error if the defendant’s intent to kill was not a central issue at trial and specifically holding: “The existence of the omitted element of intent is so well established in the Record that the trial co

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Hall v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Hall v. State, 937 N.E.2d 911, 913 (Ind.Ct.App.2010) (holding that error in an instruction on mens rea does not rise to the level of fundamental error where the defendant’s mens rea was not a central issue at trial); see also Sanders v. State, 764 N.E.2d 705, 711 (Ind.Ct.App.2002) (noting that attempted-murder instructions that omit the element of intent to kill do not constitute fundamental error if the defendant’s intent to kill was not a central issue at trial and specifically holding: “The existence of the omitted element of intent is so well established in the Record that the trial co

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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 (36)

CaseCitedYears
Jackson v. State green
ind · 1991
2 sentences

1993Jackson v. State (1991), Ind., 575 N.E.2d 617, 621 .

1993Jackson v. State (1991), Ind., 575 N.E.2d 617, 621 .

31992–1993
Thornton Ex Rel. Thornton v. Pender green
ind · 1978
2 sentences

1980Thornton v. Pender (1978), Ind., 377 N.E.2d 613 ; Lamb v. York (1969), 252 Ind. 252 , 247 N.E.2d 197 .

1980Thornton v. Pender, (1978) Ind., 377 N.E.2d 613, 623 .

31980–1980
Abdul-Wadood v. State green
ind · 1988
2 sentences

1991An error in such an instruction creates a serious risk of wrongful conviction, Abdul-Wadood, 521 N.E.2d at 1800 , and this Court has repeatedly held that an instruction purporting to set out the State's entire burden of proof but which omits an essential element is fatally defective and necessitates a reversal and a new trial on the charge before a properly instructed jury, id.; Kelly, 535 N.E.2d 140 ; Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 355 ; Kelley, 210 Ind. 380 , 3 N.E.2d 65 .

1991An error in such an instruction creates a serious risk of wrongful conviction, Abdul-Wadood, 521 N.E.2d at 1300 , and this Court has repeatedly held that an instruction purporting to set out the State's entire burden of proof but which omits an essential element is fatally defective and necessitates a reversal and a new trial on the charge before a properly instructed jury, id.; Kelly, 535 *1236 N.E.2d 140; Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 355 ; Kelley, 210 Ind. 380 , 3 N.E.2d 65 .

21990–1991
Grad v. Cross green
indctapp · 1979
2 sentences

1991Grad v. Cross (1979), 182 Ind. App. 611 , 395 N.E.2d 870, 873 .

1991Grad v. Cross (1979), 182 Ind. App. 611 , 395 N.E.2d 870, 873 .

21990–1991
Timberlake v. State green
ind · 1997
1 sentence

2018Timberlake, 690 N.E.2d 243 .

12018–2018
Elmore v. State green
indctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2007And we acknowledge that "`an error in the instruction of the jury does not require reversal if the conviction is clearly sustained by the evidence and the jury could not properly have found otherwise.'" Elmore, 688 N.E.2d at 219 (quoting Burton v. State, 526 N.E.2d 1163, 1166 (Ind.1988)) (emphasis added).

2007And we acknowledge thát “ ‘an error in the instruction of the jury does not require reversal if the conviction is clearly sustained by the evidence and the jury could not properly have found otherwise.’ ” Elmore, 688 N.E.2d at 219 (quoting Burton v. State, 526 N.E.2d 1163, 1166 (Ind.1988)) (emphasis added).

12007–2007
Edgecomb v. State green
ind · 1996
1 sentence

2000Edgecomb, 673 N.E.2d at 1186 .

12000–2000
Buzzard v. State green
indctapp · 1996
2 sentences

1996Id. at 999 .

1996Id. at 999 .

11996–1996
Brown v. State green
indctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1995Brown, 587 N.E.2d at 696 .

11995–1995
Brewer v. State green
ind · 1981
2 sentences

1992In Brewer v. State (1981), 275 Ind. 338 , 417 N.E.2d 889 , an instruction of this type was given by agreement of the defendant after the jury returned into open court during deliberations and requested information about whether a person receiving a life sentence could be released on parole.

1992In Brewer v. State (1981), 275 Ind. 338 , 417 N.E.2d 889 , an instruction of this type was given by agreement of the defendant after the jury returned into open court during deliberations and requested information about whether a person receiving a life sentence could be released on parole.

11992–1992
Kelly v. State green
ind · 1989
1 sentence

1991An error in such an instruction creates a serious risk of wrongful conviction, Abdul-Wadood, 521 N.E.2d at 1800 , and this Court has repeatedly held that an instruction purporting to set out the State's entire burden of proof but which omits an essential element is fatally defective and necessitates a reversal and a new trial on the charge before a properly instructed jury, id.; Kelly, 535 N.E.2d 140 ; Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 355 ; Kelley, 210 Ind. 380 , 3 N.E.2d 65 .

11991–1991
Kelley v. State green
ind · 1936
2 sentences

1991An error in such an instruction creates a serious risk of wrongful conviction, Abdul-Wadood, 521 N.E.2d at 1800 , and this Court has repeatedly held that an instruction purporting to set out the State's entire burden of proof but which omits an essential element is fatally defective and necessitates a reversal and a new trial on the charge before a properly instructed jury, id.; Kelly, 535 N.E.2d 140 ; Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 355 ; Kelley, 210 Ind. 380 , 3 N.E.2d 65 .

1991An error in such an instruction creates a serious risk of wrongful conviction, Abdul-Wadood, 521 N.E.2d at 1800 , and this Court has repeatedly held that an instruction purporting to set out the State's entire burden of proof but which omits an essential element is fatally defective and necessitates a reversal and a new trial on the charge before a properly instructed jury, id.; Kelly, 535 N.E.2d 140 ; Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 355 ; Kelley, 210 Ind. 380 , 3 N.E.2d 65 .

11991–1991
Jennings v. State green
ind · 1987
1 sentence

1991Jennings v. State (1987), Ind., 514 N.E.2d 836 .

11991–1991
Smith v. State green
ind · 1984
2 sentences

1991An error in such an instruction creates a serious risk of wrongful conviction, Abdul-Wadood, 521 N.E.2d at 1800 , and this Court has repeatedly held that an instruction purporting to set out the State's entire burden of proof but which omits an essential element is fatally defective and necessitates a reversal and a new trial on the charge before a properly instructed jury, id.; Kelly, 535 N.E.2d 140 ; Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 355 ; Kelley, 210 Ind. 380 , 3 N.E.2d 65 .

1991An error in such an instruction creates a serious risk of wrongful conviction, Abdul-Wadood, 521 N.E.2d at 1300 , and this Court has repeatedly held that an instruction purporting to set out the State's entire burden of proof but which omits an essential element is fatally defective and necessitates a reversal and a new trial on the charge before a properly instructed jury, id.; Kelly, 535 *1236 N.E.2d 140; Smith v. State (1984), Ind., 459 N.E.2d 355 ; Kelley, 210 Ind. 380 , 3 N.E.2d 65 .

11991–1991
Nicholson v. State green
ind · 1986
2 sentences

1991In Nicholson v. State (1986), Ind., 500 N.E.2d 1175 , the defendant argued that a reversal of his conviction for attempted voluntary manslaughter was required because an essential element, namely, specific intent, was omitted from the trial court's instructions on the definitions of the charged crime of attempted murder and the lesser included offense of attempted voluntary manslaughter.

1991In Nicholson v. State (1986), Ind., 500 N.E.2d 1175 , the defendant argued that a reversal of his conviction for attempted voluntary manslaughter was required because an essential element, namely, specific intent, was omitted from the trial court's instructions on the definitions of the charged crime of attempted murder and the lesser included offense of attempted voluntary manslaughter.

11991–1991
Denton v. State green
ind · 1986
2 sentences

1991Id.

1991Id.

11991–1991
Jester v. State green
ind · 1990
2 sentences

1990Jester v. State (1990), Ind., 551 N.E.2d 840 .

1990Jester v. State (1990), Ind., 551 N.E.2d 840 .

11990–1990
Reid v. State green
ind · 1988
2 sentences

1990Reid v. State (1988), Ind., 529 N.E.2d 1309 ;.

1990Reid v. State (1988), Ind., 529 N.E.2d 1309 ;.

11990–1990
Thomas v. State green
ind · 1987
1 sentence

1989Thomas v. State (1987), Ind., 510 N.E.2d 651 .

11989–1989
Cheney v. State green
ind · 1985
1 sentence

1988Cheney v. State (1985), Ind., 486 N.E.2d 508, 513 .

11988–1988
Lamb v. York green
ind · 1969
11980–1980
GARATONI GARATONI v. Teegarden neutral
indctapp · 1958
11965–1965
Northern Indiana Power Company v. West, Admx. green
ind · 1941
11961–1961
Pawlisch v. Atkins red
indctapp · 1932
11961–1961
City of Indianapolis v. Cook green
ind · 1884
11961–1961
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. v. Mathews green
ind · 1912
11961–1961
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Co. v. Crawley neutral
indctapp · 1911
11961–1961
Stull v. DAVIDSON green
indctapp · 1955
11958–1958
Tompkins v. Smith green
indctapp · 1952
11958–1958
Brannin v. State neutral
ind · 1943
11947–1947
Mowes v. Robbins neutral
indctapp · 1918
11918–1918
Peabody-Alwert Coal Co. v. Yandell green
ind · 1913
11915–1915
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co. v. Frischman neutral
indctapp · 1914
11915–1915
Kesler v. Myers green
ind · 1873
11913–1913
Monongahela River Consolidated Coal & Coke Co. v. Hardsaw green
ind · 1907
11910–1910
Perry, Matthews-Buskirk Stone Co. v. Wilson green
ind · 1903
11905–1905

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-2-4 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-37-2-2 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-41-5-1 (3) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-4-3 (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

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