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25 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 2014–2026 15 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Tennessee 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Bledsoegreen2 sentences2025See State v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d 349, 355 (noting that the defendant bears the burden of persuading the appellate court that plain error exists). 2024We reiterate that “[i]f a defendant has not otherwise properly preserved an issue for review, he bears the burden of persuading an appellate court that plain error entitles him to relief.” Knowles, 470 S.W.3d at 425 (citing State v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d 349, 355 (Tenn. 2007)). | 11 | 21 |
State of Tennessee v. Susan Jo Wallsgreen2 sentences2020See State v. Walls, 537 S.W.3d 892, 901 (Tenn. 2017) (cautioning that it is incumbent upon an appellant “to persuade an appellate court that plain error occurred that was sufficient to change the outcome of the trial”). 2018Our supreme court has cautioned that it is incumbent upon an appellant “to persuade an appellate court that plain error occurred that was sufficient to change the outcome of the trial.” State v. Walls, 537 S.W.3d 892, 901 (Tenn. 2017). | 2 | 2 |
United States v. Olanogreen2 sentences2017State v. Bledsoe , 226 S.W.3d 349 , 355 (Tenn. 2007) (citing United States v. Olano , 507 U.S. 725 , 734, 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 (1993) ). 2017State v. Bledsoe , 226 S.W.3d 349 , 355 (Tenn. 2007) (citing United States v. Olano , 507 U.S. 725 , 734, 113 S.Ct. 1770 , 123 L.Ed.2d 508 (1993) ). | 1 | 3 |
STATE of Tennessee v. Courtney KNOWLESgreen2 sentences2024“If a defendant has not otherwise properly preserved an issue for review, he bears the burden of persuading an appellate court that plain error entitles him to relief.” State v. Knowles, 470 S.W.3d 416, 425 (Tenn. 2015) (citations omitted). 2024We reiterate that “[i]f a defendant has not otherwise properly preserved an issue for review, he bears the burden of persuading an appellate court that plain error entitles him to relief.” Knowles, 470 S.W.3d at 425 (citing State v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d 349, 355 (Tenn. 2007)). | 1 | 2 |
State v. Maddingreen1 sentence2026Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d at 355 ; State v. Maddin, 192 S.W.3d 558, 562 (Tenn. 2005). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Adkissongreen1 sentence2024Five factors are relevant when deciding whether an error constitutes “plain error” in the absence of an objection at trial: “(a) the record must clearly establish what occurred in the trial court; (b) a clear and unequivocal rule of law must have been breached; (c) a substantial right of the accused must have been adversely affected; (d) the accused did not waive the issue for tactical reasons; and (e) consideration of the error is “necessary to do substantial justice.” State v. Smith, 24 S.W.3d 274, 282 (Tenn. 2000) (quoting State v. Adkisson, 899 S.W.2d 626, 641-42 (Tenn. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Smithgreen1 sentence2024Five factors are relevant when deciding whether an error constitutes “plain error” in the absence of an objection at trial: “(a) the record must clearly establish what occurred in the trial court; (b) a clear and unequivocal rule of law must have been breached; (c) a substantial right of the accused must have been adversely affected; (d) the accused did not waive the issue for tactical reasons; and (e) consideration of the error is “necessary to do substantial justice.” State v. Smith, 24 S.W.3d 274, 282 (Tenn. 2000) (quoting State v. Adkisson, 899 S.W.2d 626, 641-42 (Tenn. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
Jackson v. Virginiared1 sentence2020When an appellant challenges the sufficiency of the convicting evidence, the standard for review by an appellate court is “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 (1979); Tenn. R. | 1 | 1 |
State of Tennessee v. Howard Hawk Willisgreen1 sentence2020“The defendant bears the burden of persuading an appellate court that plain error exists.” State v. Willis, 496 S.W.3d 653, 707 (Tenn. 2016) (citing State v. Dotson, 450 S.W.3d 1, 49 (Tenn. 2014)). | 1 | 1 |
State of Tennessee v. Jessie Dotsongreen1 sentence2020“The defendant bears the burden of persuading an appellate court that plain error exists.” State v. Willis, 496 S.W.3d 653, 707 (Tenn. 2016) (citing State v. Dotson, 450 S.W.3d 1, 49 (Tenn. 2014)). | 1 | 1 |
McNeil v. Wisconsingreen1 sentence2015State v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d 349, 355 (Tenn. 2007). -84- The Sixth Amendment provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” The Sixth Amendment right to counsel is “offense specific.” McNeil v. Wisconsin, 501 U.S. 171, 175 (1991); see State v. March, 395 S.W.3d 738, 776 (Tenn. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
State of Tennessee v. Perry Avram Marchgreen1 sentence2015State v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d 349, 355 (Tenn. 2007). -84- The Sixth Amendment provides that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” The Sixth Amendment right to counsel is “offense specific.” McNeil v. Wisconsin, 501 U.S. 171, 175 (1991); see State v. March, 395 S.W.3d 738, 776 (Tenn. Crim. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Gomez
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2 sentences2016Id. (citing State v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d 349, 355 (Tenn. 2007)). 2016Id. (citing State v. Bledsoe, 226 S.W.3d at 355 ). | 2 | 2016–2016 |
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.