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state of mind exception in North Carolina

32 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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 (24)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. McHonegreen
nc · 1993 · cited in 6 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–2016
2 sentences

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

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State v. Scottgreen
nc · 1996 · cited in 7 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–2003
2 sentences

2003On the contrary, Wylene’s statements regarding her fear of defendant fall under Rule 803(3), since “[i]t is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim’s statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim’s relationship to the defendant.” Scott, 343 N.C. at 335 , 471 S.E.2d at 618 (holding that testimony of several witnesses regarding conversations with the victim “related directly to [the victim’s] fear of [the] defendant” and thus were “properly admitted pursuant to the state of mind exception”); see also

2003On the contrary, Wylene’s statements regarding her fear of defendant fall under Rule 803(3), since “[i]t is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim’s statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim’s relationship to the defendant.” Scott, 343 N.C. at 335 , 471 S.E.2d at 618 (holding that testimony of several witnesses regarding conversations with the victim “related directly to [the victim’s] fear of [the] defendant” and thus were “properly admitted pursuant to the state of mind exception”); see also

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State v. Lynchgreen
nc · 1990 · cited in 6 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–2016
2 sentences

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

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State v. Stagergreen
nc · 1991 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–2000
2 sentences

1996We held the tape in Stager admissible under the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule because the statement “[bore] directly on [the victim’s] relationship with the defendant at about the time she was alleged to have killed him.” Id. at 314 , 406 S.E.2d at 897 .

1996We held the tape in Stager admissible under the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule because the statement “[bore] directly on [the victim’s] relationship with the defendant at about the time she was alleged to have killed him.” Id. at 314 , 406 S.E.2d at 897 .

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State v. Faucettegreen
nc · 1990 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–2000
2 sentences

1990Under recent decisions of this Court, State v. Faucette, 326 N.C. 676 , 392 S.E.2d 71 (1990); Cummings, 326 N.C. 298 , 389 S.E.2d 66 ; State v. Alston, 307 N.C. 321 , 298 S.E.2d 631 (1983), these hearsay statements are admissible under the state-of-mind exception to the hearsay rule: The following are not excluded by the hearsay rule, even though the declarant is available as a witness: ... (3) Then Existing Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition — A statement of the declarant’s then existing state of mind, emotion, sensation, or physical condition (such as intent, plan, motive, design, ment

1990Under recent decisions of this Court, State v. Faucette, 326 N.C. 676 , 392 S.E.2d 71 (1990); Cummings, 326 N.C. 298 , 389 S.E.2d 66 ; State v. Alston, 307 N.C. 321 , 298 S.E.2d 631 (1983), these hearsay statements are admissible under the state-of-mind exception to the hearsay rule: The following are not excluded by the hearsay rule, even though the declarant is available as a witness: ... (3) Then Existing Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition — A statement of the declarant’s then existing state of mind, emotion, sensation, or physical condition (such as intent, plan, motive, design, ment

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State v. Crawfordgreen
nc · 1996 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–2016
2 sentences

1997“It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim’s statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim’s relationship to the defendant.” State v. Scott, 343 N.C. 313, 335 , 471 S.E.2d 605, 618 (1996); see State v. Crawford, 344 N.C. 65, 76 , 472 S.E.2d 920, 927 (1996) (conversations relating directly to victim’s fear of defendant admissible under the state-of-mind exception to show the nature of *117 victim’s relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant’s behavior on victim’s state of mind prior

1997“It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim’s statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim’s relationship to the defendant.” State v. Scott, 343 N.C. 313, 335 , 471 S.E.2d 605, 618 (1996); see State v. Crawford, 344 N.C. 65, 76 , 472 S.E.2d 920, 927 (1996) (conversations relating directly to victim’s fear of defendant admissible under the state-of-mind exception to show the nature of *117 victim’s relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant’s behavior on victim’s state of mind prior

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State v. Walkergreen
nc · 1992 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1998–2004
2 sentences

2004The Court admitted the testimony under the state of mind exception found in Rule 803(3), which applies to “statements made by the victim which may indicate the victim’s mental condition by showing the victim’s fears, feelings, impressions or experiences.” Id., 332 N.C. at 535, 422 S.E.2d at 725 .

2004The Court admitted the testimony under the state of mind exception found in Rule 803(3), which applies to “statements made by the victim which may indicate the victim’s mental condition by showing the victim’s fears, feelings, impressions or experiences.” Id., 332 N.C. at 535, 422 S.E.2d at 725 .

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State v. Holdergreen
nc · 1992 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Murillo , 349 N.C. 573, 587 , 509 S.E.2d 752, 759 (1998), cert. denied , 528 U.S. 838 , 120 S.Ct. 103 , 145 L.Ed.2d 87 (1999) (holding that victim's hearsay statements indicating that she intended to end the marriage reflected her state of mind and were admissible under Rule 803(3)); see also State v. Holder, 331 N.C. 462, 485 , 418 S.E.2d 197, 210 (1992) (where the Court upheld admitted hearsay statements under the state of mind exception since they "tended to show the nature of the victim's relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant's behavior on the victim's state

2000See State v. Murillo , 349 N.C. 573, 587 , 509 S.E.2d 752, 759 (1998), cert. denied , 528 U.S. 838 , 120 S.Ct. 103 , 145 L.Ed.2d 87 (1999) (holding that victim's hearsay statements indicating that she intended to end the marriage reflected her state of mind and were admissible under Rule 803(3)); see also State v. Holder, 331 N.C. 462, 485 , 418 S.E.2d 197, 210 (1992) (where the Court upheld admitted hearsay statements under the state of mind exception since they "tended to show the nature of the victim's relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant's behavior on the victim's state

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State v. Cummingsgreen
nc · 1990 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–2016
2 sentences

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

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State v. Alstongreen
nc · 1995 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–2016
2 sentences

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

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Gosch v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–2016
2 sentences

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

1997“It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim’s statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim’s relationship to the defendant.” State v. Scott, 343 N.C. 313, 335 , 471 S.E.2d 605, 618 (1996); see State v. Crawford, 344 N.C. 65, 76 , 472 S.E.2d 920, 927 (1996) (conversations relating directly to victim’s fear of defendant admissible under the state-of-mind exception to show the nature of *117 victim’s relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant’s behavior on victim’s state of mind prior

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State v. Maynardgreen
nc · 1984 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1989–1996
2 sentences

1996Under the state of mind exception, when intent is directly in issue, a declarant’s statements “relative to his then existing intention are admitted without question.” 2 Kenneth S. Broun, Brandis and Broun on North Carolina Evidence § 218, at 92 (4th ed. 1993); see State v. Palmer, 334 N.C. 104 , 431 S.E.2d 172 (1993) (victim’s statement that she would not give defendant money admissible to show motive to kill her); Maynard, 311 N.C. 1 , 316 S.E.2d 197 (in this pre-Rules case, murder victim’s statement that he would testify against defendant properly admitted as evidence of defendant’s motive).

1996Under the state of mind exception, when intent is directly in issue, a declarant’s statements “relative to his then existing intention are admitted without question.” 2 Kenneth S. Broun, Brandis and Broun on North Carolina Evidence § 218, at 92 (4th ed. 1993); see State v. Palmer, 334 N.C. 104 , 431 S.E.2d 172 (1993) (victim’s statement that she would not give defendant money admissible to show motive to kill her); Maynard, 311 N.C. 1 , 316 S.E.2d 197 (in this pre-Rules case, murder victim’s statement that he would testify against defendant properly admitted as evidence of defendant’s motive).

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State v. Alstongreen
nc · 1983 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–1995
2 sentences

1995See State v. Alston, 307 N.C. 321 , 298 S.E.2d 631 (1983). *231 After a thorough review of the record, we conclude that the conversations between the victim and the five witnesses related directly to the victim’s fear of defendant and that the victim’s statements were properly admitted pursuant to the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule to show the nature of the victim’s relationship with the defendant and the impact of defendant’s behavior on the victim’s state of mind prior to her murder.

1995See State v. Alston, 307 N.C. 321 , 298 S.E.2d 631 (1983). *231 After a thorough review of the record, we conclude that the conversations between the victim and the five witnesses related directly to the victim’s fear of defendant and that the victim’s statements were properly admitted pursuant to the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule to show the nature of the victim’s relationship with the defendant and the impact of defendant’s behavior on the victim’s state of mind prior to her murder.

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State v. Glenngreen
nc · 1993 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003On the contrary, Wylene’s statements regarding her fear of defendant fall under Rule 803(3), since “[i]t is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim’s statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim’s relationship to the defendant.” Scott, 343 N.C. at 335 , 471 S.E.2d at 618 (holding that testimony of several witnesses regarding conversations with the victim “related directly to [the victim’s] fear of [the] defendant” and thus were “properly admitted pursuant to the state of mind exception”); see also

2003On the contrary, Wylene’s statements regarding her fear of defendant fall under Rule 803(3), since “[i]t is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim’s statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim’s relationship to the defendant.” Scott, 343 N.C. at 335 , 471 S.E.2d at 618 (holding that testimony of several witnesses regarding conversations with the victim “related directly to [the victim’s] fear of [the] defendant” and thus were “properly admitted pursuant to the state of mind exception”); see also

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State v. Millergreen
nc · 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., State v. Miller, 344 N.C. 658 , 477 S.E.2d 915 (1996). *25 In the present case, the victim’s statements were relevant to show that the relationship between defendant and Golden was not a good one, and to show that defendant had a motive for the killing, i.e., revenge for poisoning Elic Scercy and stealing his money.

2002See, e.g., State v. Miller, 344 N.C. 658 , 477 S.E.2d 915 (1996). *25 In the present case, the victim’s statements were relevant to show that the relationship between defendant and Golden was not a good one, and to show that defendant had a motive for the killing, i.e., revenge for poisoning Elic Scercy and stealing his money.

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Robbins v. Johnsongreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See State v. Murillo , 349 N.C. 573, 587 , 509 S.E.2d 752, 759 (1998), cert. denied , 528 U.S. 838 , 120 S.Ct. 103 , 145 L.Ed.2d 87 (1999) (holding that victim's hearsay statements indicating that she intended to end the marriage reflected her state of mind and were admissible under Rule 803(3)); see also State v. Holder, 331 N.C. 462, 485 , 418 S.E.2d 197, 210 (1992) (where the Court upheld admitted hearsay statements under the state of mind exception since they "tended to show the nature of the victim's relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant's behavior on the victim's state

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Murillo v. North Carolinagreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See State v. Murillo , 349 N.C. 573, 587 , 509 S.E.2d 752, 759 (1998), cert. denied , 528 U.S. 838 , 120 S.Ct. 103 , 145 L.Ed.2d 87 (1999) (holding that victim's hearsay statements indicating that she intended to end the marriage reflected her state of mind and were admissible under Rule 803(3)); see also State v. Holder, 331 N.C. 462, 485 , 418 S.E.2d 197, 210 (1992) (where the Court upheld admitted hearsay statements under the state of mind exception since they "tended to show the nature of the victim's relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant's behavior on the victim's state

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Muniz-Herrera v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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State v. Murillogreen
nc · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Murillo , 349 N.C. 573, 587 , 509 S.E.2d 752, 759 (1998), cert. denied , 528 U.S. 838 , 120 S.Ct. 103 , 145 L.Ed.2d 87 (1999) (holding that victim's hearsay statements indicating that she intended to end the marriage reflected her state of mind and were admissible under Rule 803(3)); see also State v. Holder, 331 N.C. 462, 485 , 418 S.E.2d 197, 210 (1992) (where the Court upheld admitted hearsay statements under the state of mind exception since they "tended to show the nature of the victim's relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant's behavior on the victim's state

2000See State v. Murillo , 349 N.C. 573, 587 , 509 S.E.2d 752, 759 (1998), cert. denied , 528 U.S. 838 , 120 S.Ct. 103 , 145 L.Ed.2d 87 (1999) (holding that victim's hearsay statements indicating that she intended to end the marriage reflected her state of mind and were admissible under Rule 803(3)); see also State v. Holder, 331 N.C. 462, 485 , 418 S.E.2d 197, 210 (1992) (where the Court upheld admitted hearsay statements under the state of mind exception since they "tended to show the nature of the victim's relationship with defendant and the impact of defendant's behavior on the victim's state

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State v. Jacksongreen
nc · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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State v. McLemoregreen
· 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000A victim’s state of mind also is relevant “if it relates directly to circumstances giving rise to a potential confrontation with the defendant.” State v. McLemore, 343 N.C. 240, 246 , 470 S.E.2d 2, 5 (1996) (citation omitted).

2000A victim’s state of mind also is relevant “if it relates directly to circumstances giving rise to a potential confrontation with the defendant.” State v. McLemore, 343 N.C. 240, 246 , 470 S.E.2d 2, 5 (1996) (citation omitted).

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State v. Braswellgreen
nc · 1985 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
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State v. Palmergreen
nc · 1993 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11
State v. Huntergreen
nc · 1982 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Corpening green
ncctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2002State v. Corpening, 129 N.C.

2000State v. Corpening, 129 N.C.App. 60, 66 , 497 S.E.2d 303, 308 , disc. *637 review denied, 348 N.C. 503 , 510 S.E.2d 659 (1998)( quoting State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2364 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993)).

22000–2002
Campbell v. Connecticut green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2000State v. Corpening, 129 N.C.App. 60, 66 , 497 S.E.2d 303, 308 , disc. *637 review denied, 348 N.C. 503 , 510 S.E.2d 659 (1998)( quoting State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2364 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993)).

1998State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 124 L.

21998–2000
Johnson v. Florida green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

2000State v. Corpening, 129 N.C.App. 60, 66 , 497 S.E.2d 303, 308 , disc. *637 review denied, 348 N.C. 503 , 510 S.E.2d 659 (1998)( quoting State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2364 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993)).

1998State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 124 L.

21998–2000
State v. Hardy green
nc · 1994
2 sentences

1998Defendant relies on State v. Hardy, 339 N.C. 207 , 451 S.E.2d 600 (1994), for the proposition that this Court has "receded" from these well-established principles regarding the state of mind exception.

1998Defendant relies on State v. Hardy, 339 N.C. 207 , 451 S.E.2d 600 (1994), for the proposition that this Court has "receded" from these well-established principles regarding the state of mind exception.

21997–1998
Jacobs v. United States green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

12016–2016
Crowe v. Georgia green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2016"It is well established in North Carolina that a murder victim's statements falling within the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule are highly relevant to show the status of the victim's relationship to the defendant." State v. Alston, 341 N.C. 198 , 230, 461 S.E.2d 687 , 704 (1995), cert. denied, [ 516 U.S. 1148 , 116 S.Ct. 1021 ], 134 L.Ed.2d 100 (1996) ; see State v. McHone, 334 N.C. 627 , 637, 435 S.E.2d 296 , 301-02 (1993) (state of mind relevant to show a stormy relationship between the victim and the defendant prior to the murder), cert. denied, [ 511 U.S. 1046 , 114 S.Ct. 1577 ]

12016–2016
Ford v. Washington green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2002See, e.g., State v. Crawford, 344 N.C. 65 , 472 S.E.2d 920 (1996); State v. Burke, 343 N.C. 129 , 469 S.E.2d 901 , cert denied, 519 U.S. 1013 , 136 L.

12002–2002
Tucker v. Department of Education green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2002See, e.g., State v. Crawford, 344 N.C. 65 , 472 S.E.2d 920 (1996); State v. Burke, 343 N.C. 129 , 469 S.E.2d 901 , cert denied, 519 U.S. 1013 , 136 L.

12002–2002
State v. Burke green
nc · 1996
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., State v. Crawford, 344 N.C. 65 , 472 S.E.2d 920 (1996); State v. Burke, 343 N.C. 129 , 469 S.E.2d 901 , cert denied, 519 U.S. 1013 , 136 L.

2002See, e.g., State v. Crawford, 344 N.C. 65 , 472 S.E.2d 920 (1996); State v. Burke, 343 N.C. 129 , 469 S.E.2d 901 , cert denied, 519 U.S. 1013 , 136 L.

12002–2002
State v. Corpening green
nc · 1998
2 sentences

2000State v. Corpening, 129 N.C.App. 60, 66 , 497 S.E.2d 303, 308 , disc. *637 review denied, 348 N.C. 503 , 510 S.E.2d 659 (1998)( quoting State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2364 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993)).

2000State v. Corpening, 129 N.C.App. 60, 66 , 497 S.E.2d 303, 308 , disc. *637 review denied, 348 N.C. 503 , 510 S.E.2d 659 (1998)( quoting State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2364 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993)).

12000–2000
Wilson v. Seafarers International Union neutral
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

2000State v. Corpening, 129 N.C.App. 60, 66 , 497 S.E.2d 303, 308 , disc. *637 review denied, 348 N.C. 503 , 510 S.E.2d 659 (1998)( quoting State v. Walker, 332 N.C. 520, 535 , 422 S.E.2d 716, 725 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2364 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993)).

12000–2000
State v. King neutral
nc · 1993
11999–1999
State v. Mixion neutral
nc · 1993
11999–1999
State v. Mixion green
ncctapp · 1993
11999–1999
State v. Meekins green
nc · 1990
11992–1992
State v. Miller neutral
ncctapp · 1972
11977–1977
State v. Miller green
nc · 1973
11977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (27) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (13) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-17 (8) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-2000 (7)

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

CA 78 (1968–2026) PA 64 (1971–2026) IL 50 (1976–2025) NY 37 (1983–2024) MA 37 (1982–2025) NC 32 (1977–2016) FL 28 (1984–2025) TX 26 (1971–2024) DC 24 (1978–2023) MO 23 (1983–2025) CT 23 (1980–2020) OH 23 (1993–2025) VA 22 (1989–2025) MD 17 (1981–2024) TN 16 (1994–2019) NJ 16 (1988–2024) IN 14 (1984–2020) WA 12 (1980–2022) CO 11 (1975–2025) OR 11 (1984–2025) AZ 10 (1981–2021) LA 10 (1980–2019) NV 9 (1980–2025) KY 9 (1991–2026) HI 9 (1982–2026) MI 8 (1971–2016) MN 8 (2014–2026) DE 8 (1991–2026) OK 8 (1996–2018) AL 7 (1989–2010) NM 7 (1983–2022) ID 6 (1969–2022) UT 5 (1980–2015) WI 5 (1984–2003) IA 4 (1995–2022) SC 4 (1999–2011) KS 3 (2001–2018) ND 3 (2011–2014) NE 3 (1992–1997) GA 2 (2011–2024) AK 2 (1994–2005) WY 2 (1992–2011) MS 2 (1977–2000)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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