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commits reversible error in Indiana

24 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2020 0 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
Griffin v. Stategreen
ind · 1994 · cited in 4 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2012
2 sentences

2012Id. “[W]hen the question to instruct on a lesser included offense is a close one, it is prudent for the trial court to give the instruction and avoid the risk of the expense and delay involved in a retrial.” Griffin v. State, 644 N.E.2d 561, 563 (Ind. 1994), overruled on other grounds by Watts v. State, 885 N.E.2d 1228 (Ind. 2008).

2012Id. “[Wjhen the question to instruct on a lesser included offense is a close one, it is prudent for the trial court to give the instruction and avoid the risk of the expense and delay involved in a retrial.” Griffin v. State, 644 N.E.2d 561, 563 (Ind.1994), overruled on other grounds by Watts v. State, 885 N.E.2d 1228 (Ind.2008).

44
Brannum v. Stategreen
ind · 1977 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1979–1996
2 sentences

1996See Brannum v. State, 267 Ind. 51 , 366 N.E.2d 1180, 1184-85 (1977), and cases cited therein.

1996See Brannum v. State, 267 Ind. 51 , 366 N.E.2d 1180, 1184-85 (1977), and cases cited therein.

33
Demajio Ellis v. State of Indianagreen
ind · 2017 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020Ellis v. State, 67 N.E.3d 643, 646 (Ind. 2017); Harshman v. State, 232 Ind. 618 , 115 N.E.2d 501, 502 (1953) (holding “a plea of guilty tendered by one who in the same breath protests his innocence, or declares he actually does not know whether or not he is guilty, is no plea at all.

2019See Ellis , 67 N.E.3d at 646 . [12] Hooker challenges the acceptance of his plea of guilty to burglary, an offense that contains the element of "breaking," Ind. Code § 35-43-2-1 , the element Hooker claims he failed to admit.

22
Ross v. Stategreen
ind · 1983 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019If a trial court accepts an unreliable plea, the court commits reversible error, Ross v. State, 456 N.E.2d 420, 423 (Ind. 1983) . . . .

2019If a trial court accepts an unreliable plea, the court commits reversible error, Ross v. State , 456 N.E.2d 420 , 423 (Ind. 1983), providing a proper basis for PCR.

12
Harshman v. Stategreen
ind · 1953 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Ellis v. State, 67 N.E.3d 643, 646 (Ind. 2017); Harshman v. State, 232 Ind. 618 , 115 N.E.2d 501, 502 (1953) (holding “a plea of guilty tendered by one who in the same breath protests his innocence, or declares he actually does not know whether or not he is guilty, is no plea at all.

2020Ellis v. State, 67 N.E.3d 643, 646 (Ind. 2017); Harshman v. State, 232 Ind. 618 , 115 N.E.2d 501, 502 (1953) (holding “a plea of guilty tendered by one who in the same breath protests his innocence, or declares he actually does not know whether or not he is guilty, is no plea at all.

11
Indiana State Highway Commission v. Vanderburgreen
indctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“A better solution is the employment of the accepted procedure which has been used effectively to respond to any type of problem occasioned by a jury during its deliberations.” Ind. State Highway Com. v. Vanderbur, 432 N.E.2d 418, 426 (Ind. Ct. App. 1982) (quoting Lewis v. State, 424 N.E. 2d 107, 111 (Ind. 1981)).

11
Lewis v. Stategreen
ind · 1981 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020“A better solution is the employment of the accepted procedure which has been used effectively to respond to any type of problem occasioned by a jury during its deliberations.” Ind. State Highway Com. v. Vanderbur, 432 N.E.2d 418, 426 (Ind. Ct. App. 1982) (quoting Lewis v. State, 424 N.E. 2d 107, 111 (Ind. 1981)).

11
David Hooker v. State of Indianagreen
indctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Hooker v. State, 120 N.E.3d 639, 645-46 (Ind. Ct. App. 2019) (alterations original to Hooker), trans. denied. [9] To establish a factual basis for vicarious sexual gratification, as a Level 4 felony, Emery was required to admit that he had knowingly or intentionally directed, aided, induced, or caused A.T., who was under the age of fourteen, to touch or fondle herself, and that Emery did so to arouse either his or A.T.’s sexual desires.

11
Power v. Brodiegreen
indctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016E.g., Power v. Brodie, 460 N.E.2d 1241, 1243 (Ind. Ct. App. 1986).

11
Dixon v. Siwygreen
indctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Dixon v. Siwy, 661 N.E.2d 600, 604 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996).

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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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Wright v. State green
ind · 1995
2 sentences

2012Id.

2012Id. “[Wjhen the question to instruct on a lesser included offense is a close one, it is prudent for the trial court to give the instruction and avoid the risk of the expense and delay involved in a retrial.” Griffin v. State, 644 N.E.2d 561, 563 (Ind.1994), overruled on other grounds by Watts v. State, 885 N.E.2d 1228 (Ind.2008).

42012–2012
Watts v. State green
ind · 2008
2 sentences

2012Id. “[W]hen the question to instruct on a lesser included offense is a close one, it is prudent for the trial court to give the instruction and avoid the risk of the expense and delay involved in a retrial.” Griffin v. State, 644 N.E.2d 561, 563 (Ind. 1994), overruled on other grounds by Watts v. State, 885 N.E.2d 1228 (Ind. 2008).

2012Id. “[Wjhen the question to instruct on a lesser included offense is a close one, it is prudent for the trial court to give the instruction and avoid the risk of the expense and delay involved in a retrial.” Griffin v. State, 644 N.E.2d 561, 563 (Ind.1994), overruled on other grounds by Watts v. State, 885 N.E.2d 1228 (Ind.2008).

22012–2012
Marchal v. Craig green
indctapp · 1997
1 sentence

1998Id., at 1162 .

11998–1998
Bechert v. Bechert green
indctapp · 1982
1 sentence

1997Bechert, 435 N.E.2d at 574-75 .

11997–1997
Carrell v. Ellingwood green
indctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1996Carrell v. Ellingwood (1981) Ind.App., 423 N.E.2d 630, 634 .

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

1993ON PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION AND REHEARING In Broshears v. State (1992), Ind.App., 604 N.E.2d 639 , we held that in certain habitual offender proceedings-like Bro-shears's-where it is possible the defendant would be subject to sentence enhancement under either the big 1 or little 2 habit, ual offender statute, depending upon which prior felonies the jury relies, the trial court commits reversible error by refusing the defendant's request for special verdict forms.

11993–1993
Tanner v. State green
ind · 1984
1 sentence

1989Tanner v. State (1984), Ind., 471 N.E.2d 665 .

11989–1989
Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. v. Steinmetz neutral
indctapp · 1978
2 sentences

1986Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. v. Steinmetz (1977), 177 Ind.App. 96, 99 , 377 N.E.2d 1381, 1383 , trans. denied.

1986Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. v. Steinmetz (1977), 177 Ind. App. 96, 99 , 377 N.E.2d 1381, 1383 , trans. denied.

11986–1986
Southern Ind. Gas & Elec. Co. v. Steinmetz green
indctapp · 1977
2 sentences

1986Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. v. Steinmetz (1977), 177 Ind.App. 96, 99 , 377 N.E.2d 1381, 1383 , trans. denied.

1986Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co. v. Steinmetz (1977), 177 Ind. App. 96, 99 , 377 N.E.2d 1381, 1383 , trans. denied.

11986–1986
Gross v. State green
ind · 1974
2 sentences

1985Hill v. State, (1978) 267 Ind. 480 , 371 N.E.2d 1303 ; Gross v. State, (1974) 261 Ind. 489 , 306 N.E.2d 371 .

1985Hill v. State, (1978) 267 Ind. 480 , 371 N.E.2d 1303 ; Gross v. State, (1974) 261 Ind. 489 , 306 N.E.2d 371 .

11985–1985
Hill v. State green
ind · 1978
2 sentences

1985Hill v. State, (1978) 267 Ind. 480 , 371 N.E.2d 1303 ; Gross v. State, (1974) 261 Ind. 489 , 306 N.E.2d 371 .

1985Hill v. State, (1978) 267 Ind. 480 , 371 N.E.2d 1303 ; Gross v. State, (1974) 261 Ind. 489 , 306 N.E.2d 371 .

11985–1985
Hartman v. MEMORIAL HOSP. OF SO. BEND green
indctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1984Mullins v. Bunch, (1981) Ind., 425 N.E.2d 164, 166 ; Colaw, 450 N.E.2d at 1029 ; Hartman v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend, (1978) 177 Ind.App. 530, 534 , 380 N.E.2d 583, 585 .

11984–1984
Colaw v. Nicholson green
indctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1984Mullins v. Bunch, (1981) Ind., 425 N.E.2d 164, 166 ; Colaw, 450 N.E.2d at 1029 ; Hartman v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend, (1978) 177 Ind.App. 530, 534 , 380 N.E.2d 583, 585 .

11984–1984
Mullins v. Bunch green
ind · 1981
1 sentence

1984Mullins v. Bunch, (1981) Ind., 425 N.E.2d 164, 166 ; Colaw, 450 N.E.2d at 1029 ; Hartman v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend, (1978) 177 Ind.App. 530, 534 , 380 N.E.2d 583, 585 .

11984–1984
Hartman v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend green
indctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1984Mullins v. Bunch, (1981) Ind., 425 N.E.2d 164, 166 ; Colaw, 450 N.E.2d at 1029 ; Hartman v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend, (1978) 177 Ind.App. 530, 534 , 380 N.E.2d 583, 585 .

11984–1984
State Board of Tax Commissioners v. Gatling Gun Club, Inc. green
indctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1982Appellants cite State Bd. of Tax Comm’rs v. Gatling Gun Club, Inc. (1st Dist. 1981) Ind.App., 420 N.E.2d 1324 , for the proposition that a court commits reversible error by admitting testimony and exhibits on judicial review which were not introduced at the administrative agency’s hearing.

11982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (5) IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-3 (4) IN § Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1 (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

TX 75 (1921–2026) OH 71 (1985–2026) OR 49 (2014–2026) FL 43 (1977–2026) IL 31 (1979–2025) SC 26 (1989–2014) MO 24 (1990–2019) IN 24 (1979–2020) WA 23 (1989–2025) AR 13 (1966–2025) PA 12 (1973–2026) AL 11 (1979–2016) CA 9 (1982–2022) GA 8 (1997–2026) NC 8 (1988–2005) WY 7 (1988–2012) KS 7 (1980–2022) AZ 6 (1981–2024) MS 6 (1996–2025) TN 5 (1995–2013) CO 5 (1992–2024) DC 5 (1983–2004) NY 4 (2014–2026) ND 4 (1999–2026) CT 3 (1994–2016) MI 3 (1971–1979) OK 3 (1979–2001) WV 3 (2000–2014) UT 2 (1993–2005) MT 2 (1925–1994)

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