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Coelho doctrine in Rhode Island

5 Rhode Island opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2007 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Rhode Island 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
State v. Ramosgreen
ri · 1989 · cited in 2 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1997–2007
2 sentences

1997In a later case, State v. Ramos , 553 A.2d 1059 (R.I. 1989), our Supreme Court indicated that in addition to the four Coelho factors "the trial justice must consider what is right and equitable under all of the circumstances. . . ." Id. at 1067 (quoting State v. Sciaria 448 A.2d 1215 , 1218-19 (R.I. 1982))." When considering an alleged discovery violation by the State, Rhode Island courts follow a "sliding-scale analysis" based on the blameworthiness of the prosecution.

1997In a later case, State v. Ramos , 553 A.2d 1059 (R.I. 1989), our Supreme Court indicated that in addition to the four Coelho factors "the trial justice must consider what is right and equitable under all of the circumstances. . . ." Id. at 1067 (quoting State v. Sciaria 448 A.2d 1215 , 1218-19 (R.I. 1982))." When considering an alleged discovery violation by the State, Rhode Island courts follow a "sliding-scale analysis" based on the blameworthiness of the prosecution.

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State v. Bouchergreen
ri · 1988 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Such an outcome recognizes that the purpose of Rule 16 “is to ferret out procedural, rather than substantive, prejudice.” Coelho, 454 A.2d at 245 ; see also Boucher, 542 A.2d at 241 .

2007Such an outcome recognizes that the purpose of Rule 16 “is to ferret out procedural, rather than substantive, prejudice.” Coelho, 454 A.2d at 245 ; see also Boucher, 542 A.2d at 241 .

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State v. Garciagreen
ri · 1994 · cited in 1 Rhode Island opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See State v. Garcia, 643 A.2d 180, 187 (R.I.1994); Wyche, 518 A.2d at 911 .

1998See State v. Garcia, 643 A.2d 180, 187 (R.I.1994); Wyche, 518 A.2d at 911 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Rhode Island. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Coelho green
ri · 1982
2 sentences

1998The Court reenunciated the Coelho factors as follows: “The trial justice should consider ‘(1) the reason for nondisclosure, (2) the extent of prejudice to the opposing party, (3) the feasibility of rectifying that prejudice by a continuance, and (4) any other relevant factors.’ ” Brisson, 619 A.2d at 1102 (quoting Coelho, 454 A.2d at 245 ).

1998The Court reenunciated the Coelho factors as follows: "The trial justice should consider `(1) the reason for nondisclosure, (2) the extent of prejudice to the opposing party, (3) the feasibility of rectifying that prejudice by a continuance, and (4) any other relevant factors.'" Brisson, 619 A.2d at 1102 (quoting Coelho, 454 A.2d at 245 ).

31994–2007
State v. Brisson green
ri · 1993
2 sentences

1998The Court reenunciated the Coelho factors as follows: “The trial justice should consider ‘(1) the reason for nondisclosure, (2) the extent of prejudice to the opposing party, (3) the feasibility of rectifying that prejudice by a continuance, and (4) any other relevant factors.’ ” Brisson, 619 A.2d at 1102 (quoting Coelho, 454 A.2d at 245 ).

1998The Court reenunciated the Coelho factors as follows: "The trial justice should consider `(1) the reason for nondisclosure, (2) the extent of prejudice to the opposing party, (3) the feasibility of rectifying that prejudice by a continuance, and (4) any other relevant factors.'" Brisson, 619 A.2d at 1102 (quoting Coelho, 454 A.2d at 245 ).

21997–1998
State v. Wyche green
ri · 1986
2 sentences

1998A motion for new trial for discovery and/or Brady violations was granted in State v. Wyche, 518 A.2d at 910-11 , for failure to provide the results of a blood test showing the alcohol content of the complaining witness that would have been of assistance to the defense and in the light of deliberate nondisclosure by the prosecution.

1998See State v. Garcia, 643 A.2d 180, 187 (R.I.1994); Wyche, 518 A.2d at 911 .

11998–1998
In Re Ouimette green
ri · 1975
2 sentences

1997Brisson , 619 A.2d at 1102 (citing In Re Ouimette , 115 R.I. 169 , 342 A.2d 250 (1975)).

1997Brisson , 619 A.2d at 1102 (citing In Re Ouimette , 115 R.I. 169 , 342 A.2d 250 (1975)).

11997–1997
State v. Sciarra green
ri · 1982
1 sentence

1997In a later case, State v. Ramos , 553 A.2d 1059 (R.I. 1989), our Supreme Court indicated that in addition to the four Coelho factors "the trial justice must consider what is right and equitable under all of the circumstances. . . ." Id. at 1067 (quoting State v. Sciaria 448 A.2d 1215 , 1218-19 (R.I. 1982))." When considering an alleged discovery violation by the State, Rhode Island courts follow a "sliding-scale analysis" based on the blameworthiness of the prosecution.

11997–1997

Where else courts name it

RI 5 (1994–2007) CA 2 (2012–2015)

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