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30 South Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2022 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South 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 (23)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Pickensgreen
sc · 1996 · cited in 14 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2018
2 sentences

2018"To be harmless, the record must establish the reference to the defendant's right to silence was a single reference, which was not repeated or alluded to; the solicitor did not tie the defendant's silence directly to his exculpatory story; the exculpatory story was totally implausible; and the evidence of guilt was overwhelming." Id. at 531 , 466 S.E.2d at 366 . "[W]here a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed." Id.

2018"To be harmless, the record must establish the reference to the defendant's right to silence was a single reference, which was not repeated or alluded to; the solicitor did not tie the defendant's silence directly to his exculpatory story; the exculpatory story was totally implausible; and the evidence of guilt was overwhelming." Id. at 531 , 466 S.E.2d at 366 . "[W]here a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed." Id.

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State v. Pricegreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 9 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022"Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed." Id. (quoting State v. Price, 368 S.C. 494, 499 , 629 S.E.2d 363, 366 (2006)). "'Harmless beyond a reasonable doubt' means the reviewing court can conclude the error did not contribute to the verdict beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Mizzell, 349 S.C. 326, 334 , 563 S.E.2d 315, 319 (2002).

2022"Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed." Id. (quoting State v. Price, 368 S.C. 494, 499 , 629 S.E.2d 363, 366 (2006)). "'Harmless beyond a reasonable doubt' means the reviewing court can conclude the error did not contribute to the verdict beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Mizzell, 349 S.C. 326, 334 , 563 S.E.2d 315, 319 (2002).

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State v. Thompsongreen
scctapp · 2003 · cited in 5 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021See State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."). 2.

2021See State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."). 2.

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City of Newberry v. Newberry Electric Cooperative, Inc.green
scctapp · 2003 · cited in 4 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

2006State v. Fletcher, 363 S.C. 221 , 609 S.E.2d 572 (Ct.App.2005); Thompson , 352 S.C. at 562, 575 S.E.2d at 83.

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State v. Mitchellgreen
sc · 1985 · cited in 3 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2021
2 sentences

2021Error is harmless when it 'could not reasonably have affected the result of the trial.'" (quoting State v. Mitchell, 286 S.C. 572, 573 , 336 S.E.2d 150, 151 (1985))); State v. Price, 368 S.C. 494, 499 , 629 S.E.2d 363, 366 (2006) ("[When] a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.").

2021Error is harmless when it 'could not reasonably have affected the result of the trial.'" (quoting State v. Mitchell, 286 S.C. 572, 573 , 336 S.E.2d 150, 151 (1985))); State v. Price, 368 S.C. 494, 499 , 629 S.E.2d 363, 366 (2006) ("[When] a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.").

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State v. Mizzellgreen
sc · 2002 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2022
2 sentences

2022"Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed." Id. (quoting State v. Price, 368 S.C. 494, 499 , 629 S.E.2d 363, 366 (2006)). "'Harmless beyond a reasonable doubt' means the reviewing court can conclude the error did not contribute to the verdict beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Mizzell, 349 S.C. 326, 334 , 563 S.E.2d 315, 319 (2002).

2022"Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed." Id. (quoting State v. Price, 368 S.C. 494, 499 , 629 S.E.2d 363, 366 (2006)). "'Harmless beyond a reasonable doubt' means the reviewing court can conclude the error did not contribute to the verdict beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Mizzell, 349 S.C. 326, 334 , 563 S.E.2d 315, 319 (2002).

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State v. Pagangreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

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State v. Bryantgreen
sc · 2006 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2016See State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006) ("[A]ppellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result."); State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."); 1 We decide this case without oral argument pursuant to Rule 215, SCACR.

2016See State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006) ("[A]ppellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result."); State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."); 1 We decide this case without oral argument pursuant to Rule 215, SCACR.

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Arnold v. Stategreen
sc · 1992 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

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State v. Kinggreen
scctapp · 2002 · cited in 6 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2008
2 sentences

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

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State v. Byersgreen
sc · 2011 · cited in 2 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022"Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed." Id. (quoting State v. Price, 368 S.C. 494, 499 , 629 S.E.2d 363, 366 (2006)). "'Harmless beyond a reasonable doubt' means the reviewing court can conclude the error did not contribute to the verdict beyond a reasonable doubt." State v. Mizzell, 349 S.C. 326, 334 , 563 S.E.2d 315, 319 (2002).

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

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State v. Greengreen
scctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022In Green, the defendant asserted the trial court erred by admitting into evidence Facebook messages allegedly between his codefendant and the victim because they were not properly authenticated. 427 S.C. at 227, 229 , 830 S.E.2d at 712, 714 .

2022In Green, the defendant asserted the trial court erred by admitting into evidence Facebook messages allegedly between his codefendant and the victim because they were not properly authenticated. 427 S.C. at 227, 229 , 830 S.E.2d at 712, 714 .

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State v. Daisegreen
scctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

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State v. Browngreen
sc · 2018 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

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State v. Blackgreen
sc · 2012 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Whether an error is harmless depends on the circumstances of the particular case."); id. ("Error is harmless when it could not reasonably have affected the result of the trial."); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."); State v. Black, 400 S.C. 10, 27-28 , 732 S.E.2d 880, 890 (2012) ("In determining harmless error regarding any issue of witness credibility, we will consider the importance of the witness's testimo

2019See State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Whether an error is harmless depends on the circumstances of the particular case."); id. ("Error is harmless when it could not reasonably have affected the result of the trial."); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."); State v. Black, 400 S.C. 10, 27-28 , 732 S.E.2d 880, 890 (2012) ("In determining harmless error regarding any issue of witness credibility, we will consider the importance of the witness's testimo

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State v. Fossickgreen
sc · 1998 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Whether an error is harmless depends on the circumstances of the particular case."); id. ("Error is harmless when it could not reasonably have affected the result of the trial."); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."); State v. Black, 400 S.C. 10, 27-28 , 732 S.E.2d 880, 890 (2012) ("In determining harmless error regarding any issue of witness credibility, we will consider the importance of the witness's testimo

2019See State v. Thompson, 352 S.C. 552, 562 , 575 S.E.2d 77, 83 (Ct. App. 2003) ("Whether an error is harmless depends on the circumstances of the particular case."); id. ("Error is harmless when it could not reasonably have affected the result of the trial."); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed."); State v. Black, 400 S.C. 10, 27-28 , 732 S.E.2d 880, 890 (2012) ("In determining harmless error regarding any issue of witness credibility, we will consider the importance of the witness's testimo

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State v. Kelleygreen
sc · 1995 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“When guilt is conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached, [the appellate court] will not set aside a conviction because of insubstantial errors not affecting the result.” State v. Kelley, 319 S.C. 173, 179 , 460 S.E.2d 368, 371 (1995); accord; State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006); State v. Bailey, 298 S.C. 1, 5 , 377 S.E.2d 581, 584 (1989) (citing State v. Livingston, 282 S.C. 1, 6 , 317 S.E.2d 129, 132 (1984)).

2008“When guilt is conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached, [the appellate court] will not set aside a conviction because of insubstantial errors not affecting the result.” State v. Kelley, 319 S.C. 173, 179 , 460 S.E.2d 368, 371 (1995); accord; State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006); State v. Bailey, 298 S.C. 1, 5 , 377 S.E.2d 581, 584 (1989) (citing State v. Livingston, 282 S.C. 1, 6 , 317 S.E.2d 129, 132 (1984)).

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Yates v. Evattgreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

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Lowry v. Stategreen
sc · 2008 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

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State v. Baileygreen
sc · 1989 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“When guilt is conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached, [the appellate court] will not set aside a conviction because of insubstantial errors not affecting the result.” State v. Kelley, 319 S.C. 173, 179 , 460 S.E.2d 368, 371 (1995); accord; State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006); State v. Bailey, 298 S.C. 1, 5 , 377 S.E.2d 581, 584 (1989) (citing State v. Livingston, 282 S.C. 1, 6 , 317 S.E.2d 129, 132 (1984)).

2008“When guilt is conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached, [the appellate court] will not set aside a conviction because of insubstantial errors not affecting the result.” State v. Kelley, 319 S.C. 173, 179 , 460 S.E.2d 368, 371 (1995); accord; State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006); State v. Bailey, 298 S.C. 1, 5 , 377 S.E.2d 581, 584 (1989) (citing State v. Livingston, 282 S.C. 1, 6 , 317 S.E.2d 129, 132 (1984)).

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State v. Livingstongreen
sc · 1984 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“When guilt is conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached, [the appellate court] will not set aside a conviction because of insubstantial errors not affecting the result.” State v. Kelley, 319 S.C. 173, 179 , 460 S.E.2d 368, 371 (1995); accord; State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006); State v. Bailey, 298 S.C. 1, 5 , 377 S.E.2d 581, 584 (1989) (citing State v. Livingston, 282 S.C. 1, 6 , 317 S.E.2d 129, 132 (1984)).

2008“When guilt is conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached, [the appellate court] will not set aside a conviction because of insubstantial errors not affecting the result.” State v. Kelley, 319 S.C. 173, 179 , 460 S.E.2d 368, 371 (1995); accord; State v. Bryant, 369 S.C. 511, 518 , 633 S.E.2d 152, 156 (2006); State v. Bailey, 298 S.C. 1, 5 , 377 S.E.2d 581, 584 (1989) (citing State v. Livingston, 282 S.C. 1, 6 , 317 S.E.2d 129, 132 (1984)).

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State v. Clarkgreen
sc · 1994 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

2008“Where a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Thompson, 352 S.C. at 562 , 575 S.E.2d at 83 (citing State v. Pickens, 320 S.C. 528, 530-531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996); State v. King, 349 S.C. 142, 161 , 561 S.E.2d 640, 650 (Ct.App.2002)); see Mizzell, 349 S.C. at 334 , 563 S.E.2d at 319 (“In determining whether an error is harmless, ‘the reviewing *345 court must review the entire record to determine what effect the error had on the verdict.’ ”) (quoting State v. Clark, 315 S.C. 478, 484 , 445 S.E.2d 6

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State v. Keygreen
sc · 1971 · cited in 1 South Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006State v. Key , 256 S.C. 90, 93-94 , 180 S.E.2d 888, 889-90 (1971). “[W]here a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” State v. Pickens , 320 S.C. 528, 531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996).

2006State v. Key , 256 S.C. 90, 93-94 , 180 S.E.2d 888, 889-90 (1971). “[W]here a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” State v. Pickens , 320 S.C. 528, 531 , 466 S.E.2d 364, 366 (1996).

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State v. Fletcher green
scctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2007State v. Pickens , 320 S.C. 528 , 466 S.E.2d 364 (1996); State v. Fletcher , 363 S.C. 221 , 609 S.E.2d 572 (Ct. App. 2005); State v. King , 349 S.C. 142 , 561 S.E.2d 640 (Ct. App. 2002).

2007State v. Pickens , 320 S.C. 528 , 466 S.E.2d 364 (1996); State v. Fletcher , 363 S.C. 221 , 609 S.E.2d 572 (Ct. App. 2005); State v. King , 349 S.C. 142 , 561 S.E.2d 640 (Ct. App. 2002).

22006–2007
State v. Truesdale green
sc · 1984
2 sentences

2004Issue 2: State v. Truesdale , 285 S.C. 13 , 328 S.E.2d 53 (1984) (where review of the entire record establishes error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, conviction will not be overturned for a Doyle violation), rev’d in part on other grounds , Truesdale v. Aiken , 480 U.S. 527 , 107 S.Ct. 1394 , 94 L.Ed.2d 539 (1987).

2004Issue 2: State v. Truesdale , 285 S.C. 13 , 328 S.E.2d 53 (1984) (where review of the entire record establishes error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, conviction will not be overturned for a Doyle violation), rev’d in part on other grounds , Truesdale v. Aiken , 480 U.S. 527 , 107 S.Ct. 1394 , 94 L.Ed.2d 539 (1987).

21996–2004
State v. Chavis green
sc · 2015
2 sentences

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

2020See State v. Brown, 424 S.C. 479, 493 , 818 S.E.2d 735, 743 (2018) ("Generally, appellate courts will not set aside convictions due to insubstantial errors not affecting the result." (quoting State v. Pagan, 369 S.C. 201, 212 , 631 S.E.2d 262, 267 (2006))); id. ("Where 'guilt has been conclusively proven by competent evidence such that no other rational conclusion can be reached,' an insubstantial error that does not affect the result of the trial is considered harmless." (quoting State v. Byers, 392 S.C. 438, 447 , 710 S.E.2d 55, 60 (2011))); id. ("Where a review of the entire record establis

12020–2020
Truesdale v. Aiken green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2004Issue 2: State v. Truesdale , 285 S.C. 13 , 328 S.E.2d 53 (1984) (where review of the entire record establishes error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, conviction will not be overturned for a Doyle violation), rev’d in part on other grounds , Truesdale v. Aiken , 480 U.S. 527 , 107 S.Ct. 1394 , 94 L.Ed.2d 539 (1987).

2004Issue 2: State v. Truesdale , 285 S.C. 13 , 328 S.E.2d 53 (1984) (where review of the entire record establishes error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, conviction will not be overturned for a Doyle violation), rev’d in part on other grounds , Truesdale v. Aiken , 480 U.S. 527 , 107 S.Ct. 1394 , 94 L.Ed.2d 539 (1987).

12004–2004
State v. Primus green
scctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2002Id. at 531 , 466 S.E.2d at 366 ; State v. Primus, 341 S.C. 592 , 535 S.E.2d 152 (Ct.App.2000), cert. granted. “[W]here a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Pickens, 320 S.C. at 531 , 466 S.E.2d at 366 .

2002Id. at 531 , 466 S.E.2d at 366 ; State v. Primus, 341 S.C. 592 , 535 S.E.2d 152 (Ct.App.2000), cert. granted. “[W]here a review of the entire record establishes the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, the conviction should not be reversed.” Pickens, 320 S.C. at 531 , 466 S.E.2d at 366 .

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

SC § S.C. Code Ann. § 17-13-140 (5)

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Where else courts name it

NY 266 (1924–2026) SC 30 (1996–2022) CA 15 (1967–2024) IL 12 (1983–2020) TX 8 (2011–2026) MI 8 (1984–2023) TN 3 (2007–2026) FL 3 (1984–2016) CT 2 (1988–2020) LA 2 (1996–2013) GA 2 (1986–2015)

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