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given instruction in Indiana

23 Indiana opinions name it 3 courts 1969–2024 2 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Barany v. Stategreen
ind · 1995 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Barany v. State, 658 N.E.2d 60, 65 (Ind. 1995) (“We have repeatedly held that the intent to kill may be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon; the nature, duration, or brutality of the attack; and the circumstances surrounding the crime.”). 12 Furthermore, the given instruction was supported by the following evidence: (1) Birk pulled out his gun, cocked it, and pointed it at Reynolds; 13 (2) firing Birk’s weapon required 5.25 pounds of pressure on the trigger; 14 (3) Birk said “I should shoot you” to Reynolds right before doing so;15 and (4) Birk shot Reynolds in the face from close ran

2023See Barany v. State, 658 N.E.2d 60, 65 (Ind. 1995) (“We have repeatedly held that the intent to kill may be inferred from the use of a deadly weapon; the nature, duration, or brutality of the attack; and the circumstances surrounding the crime.”). 12 Furthermore, the given instruction was supported by the following evidence: (1) Birk pulled out his gun, cocked it, and pointed it at Reynolds; 13 (2) firing Birk’s weapon required 5.25 pounds of pressure on the trigger; 14 (3) Birk said “I should shoot you” to Reynolds right before doing so;15 and (4) Birk shot Reynolds in the face from close ran

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McCarthy v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See McCarthy v. State, 751 N.E.2d 753, 755 (Ind.Ct.App.2001) ("[S]o long as the jury hears the instructions on the proper state of the law, whether it hears the instructions before or after the evidence is presented is of no relevance."), trans. denied.

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Turner v. Stategreen
indctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See, e.g., Turner v. State, 755 N.E.2d 194, 199 (Ind.Ct.App.2001) (noting that "while a defendant's presence during or failure to oppose the crime are, by themselves, insufficient to establish accomplice lability, they may be considered along with defendant's relation to or companionship with the others and defendant's actions before, during and after the crime"), trans. denied.

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Patterson v. Stategreen
ind · 1975 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Cooley v. State, 682 N.E.2d 1277, 1281 (Ind.1997) (discussion of reasons for replacing rule of Patterson v. State, 263 Ind. 55 , 324 N.E.2d 482 (1975), with that of Evid.R. 801(d) and Modesitt).

1997See Cooley v. State, 682 N.E.2d 1277, 1281 (Ind.1997) (discussion of reasons for replacing rule of Patterson v. State, 263 Ind. 55 , 324 N.E.2d 482 (1975), with that of Evid.R. 801(d) and Modesitt).

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Cooley v. Stategreen
ind · 1997 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See Cooley v. State, 682 N.E.2d 1277, 1281 (Ind.1997) (discussion of reasons for replacing rule of Patterson v. State, 263 Ind. 55 , 324 N.E.2d 482 (1975), with that of Evid.R. 801(d) and Modesitt).

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Reinbold v. Stategreen
ind · 1990 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Reinbold v. State, 555 N.E.2d 463, 466 (Ind.1990).

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Ives v. Stategreen
ind · 1981 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984See Ives v. State, (1981) Ind., 418 N.E.2d 220 ; Lottie v. State, (1980) Ind., 406 N.E.2d 632 .

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State v. Bourasgreen
indctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
1 sentence

1981In the recent case of State v. Bouras, (1981) Ind.App., 423 N.E.2d 741, 744 (transfer pending) the court stated the following concerning refusal of instructions: “Giving instructions is entrusted to the trial court’s discretion, and its refusal to give a tendered instruction is grounds for reversal only if the substance of the instruction was required to be given and was not adequately covered by other instructions given by the court.

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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 (29)

CaseCitedYears
Davis v. State green
ind · 1976
2 sentences

1981Dahlberg v. Ogle, (1978) 268 Ind. 30 , 373 N.E.2d 159 ; Davis v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 ; School City of Gary v. Claudio, (1980) Ind.App., 413 N.E.2d 628 ; Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Co., (1976) 171 Ind.App. 166 , 355 N.E.2d 253 ; Jackman v. Montgomery, (1974) 162 Ind.App. 558 , 320 N.E.2d 770 .” Because the measure of damages sought by Eggacres was included in the given instruction, there was no error in refusing the tendered instruction. 1 We must now consider whether the instruction given by the court was a correct statement of the law, since error is assigned to the giv

1981Dahlberg v. Ogle, (1978) 268 Ind. 30 , 373 N.E.2d 159 ; Davis v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 ; School City of Gary v. Claudio, (1980) Ind.App., 413 N.E.2d 628 ; Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Co., (1976) 171 Ind.App. 166 , 355 N.E.2d 253 ; Jackman v. Montgomery, (1974) 162 Ind.App. 558 , 320 N.E.2d 770 .” Because the measure of damages sought by Eggacres was included in the given instruction, there was no error in refusing the tendered instruction. 1 We must now consider whether the instruction given by the court was a correct statement of the law, since error is assigned to the giv

21981–1990
Peterson v. State green
indctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2024Id. at 707 .

12024–2024
Blocher v. DeBartolo Properties Management, Inc. green
indctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2015Id.

12015–2015
Miller v. State green
ind · 2002
1 sentence

2013But the case cited in support of the tendered instruction, Miller v. State, 770 N.E.2d 763 (Ind.2002), did not even involve the issue of how to instruct the jury; it simply listed factors a trial court should consider in deciding whether to admit a defendant’s statement.

12013–2013
Spradlin v. State green
ind · 1991
2 sentences

2008Id. at 951 .

2008Id. at 951 .

12008–2008
Majors v. State green
indctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2000“Fundamental error is error that, if no.t corrected, would deny a defendant fundamental due process.” Majors v. State (2000) Ind.App., 735 N.E.2d 334, 338 .

12000–2000
Modesitt v. State green
ind · 1991
1 sentence

1997(R. at 223.) The given instruction is a verbatim recitation of Indiana Criminal Pattern Jury Instruction 12.19, which was superseded by Evid.R. 801(d) and Modesitt v. State, 578 N.E.2d 649 (Ind.1991).

11997–1997
Fleenor v. State green
ind · 1993
1 sentence

1995Fleenor, supra. Because counsel's failure to raise harmless error cannot be considered prejudicial, it does not support a finding of ineffectiveness of counsel.

11995–1995
Hauck v. Second National Bank of Richmond green
indctapp · 1972
1 sentence

1995In other words, "[ulnless the court can say from a consideration of the entire instrument that a given clause is ambiguous, extrinsic evidence is inadmissible even to explain the instrument's meaning." Id. (emphasis in original).

11995–1995
Light v. State green
ind · 1989
1 sentence

1994Light v. State (1989), Ind., 547 N.E.2d 1073 ; Kiper v. State (1983), Ind., 445 N.E.2d 1353 ; Burgess v. State (1983), Ind., 444 N.E.2d 1193 .

11994–1994
Kiper v. State green
ind · 1983
1 sentence

1994Light v. State (1989), Ind., 547 N.E.2d 1073 ; Kiper v. State (1983), Ind., 445 N.E.2d 1353 ; Burgess v. State (1983), Ind., 444 N.E.2d 1193 .

11994–1994
Burgess v. State green
ind · 1983
1 sentence

1994Light v. State (1989), Ind., 547 N.E.2d 1073 ; Kiper v. State (1983), Ind., 445 N.E.2d 1353 ; Burgess v. State (1983), Ind., 444 N.E.2d 1193 .

11994–1994
Lincoln Operating Co. v. Gillis green
ind · 1953
2 sentences

1993Lincoln Operating Co. v. Gillis (1953) 232 Ind. 551 , 114 N.E.2d 873 .

1993Lincoln Operating Co. v. Gillis (1953) 232 Ind. 551 , 114 N.E.2d 873 .

11993–1993
Santana v. State red
ind · 1986
1 sentence

1992Id.

11992–1992
Sims v. State neutral
indctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1991The State acknowledges the existence of Sims v. State (1985), Ind.App., 482 N.E.2d 1182 , reh'g denied, 489 N.E.2d 957 , trans. denied (stating objecting to a given instruction is necessary and sufficient to preserve the issue for appeal; tendering of a written instruction is a prerequisite to an appellant's allegation of error based on refusal to give a requested instruction).

11991–1991
Sims v. State neutral
indctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1991The State acknowledges the existence of Sims v. State (1985), Ind.App., 482 N.E.2d 1182 , reh'g denied, 489 N.E.2d 957 , trans. denied (stating objecting to a given instruction is necessary and sufficient to preserve the issue for appeal; tendering of a written instruction is a prerequisite to an appellant's allegation of error based on refusal to give a requested instruction).

11991–1991
Lottie v. State green
ind · 1980
1 sentence

1984See Ives v. State, (1981) Ind., 418 N.E.2d 220 ; Lottie v. State, (1980) Ind., 406 N.E.2d 632 .

11984–1984
School City of Gary v. Claudio green
indctapp · 1980
1 sentence

1981Dahlberg v. Ogle, (1978) 268 Ind. 30 , 373 N.E.2d 159 ; Davis v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 ; School City of Gary v. Claudio, (1980) Ind.App., 413 N.E.2d 628 ; Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Co., (1976) 171 Ind.App. 166 , 355 N.E.2d 253 ; Jackman v. Montgomery, (1974) 162 Ind.App. 558 , 320 N.E.2d 770 .” Because the measure of damages sought by Eggacres was included in the given instruction, there was no error in refusing the tendered instruction. 1 We must now consider whether the instruction given by the court was a correct statement of the law, since error is assigned to the giv

11981–1981
Jackman v. Montgomery green
indctapp · 1974
11981–1981
Friendship Farms Camps, Inc. v. Parson green
indctapp · 1977
11981–1981
Yeager and Sullivan, Inc. v. O'NEILL green
indctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1981Friendship Farms Camps, Inc. v. Parson, (1977) 172 Ind.App. 73, 79 , 359 N.E.2d 280 ; Yeager and Sullivan, Inc. v. O’Neill, (1975) 163 Ind.App. 466, 480 , 324 N.E.2d 846 ; Davoust v. Mitchell, (1970) 146 Ind.App. 536, 543 , 257 N.E.2d 332 ; Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St.

1981Friendship Farms Camps, Inc. v. Parson, (1977) 172 Ind.App. 73, 79 , 359 N.E.2d 280 ; Yeager and Sullivan, Inc. v. O’Neill, (1975) 163 Ind.App. 466, 480 , 324 N.E.2d 846 ; Davoust v. Mitchell, (1970) 146 Ind.App. 536, 543 , 257 N.E.2d 332 ; Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St.

11981–1981
Dahlberg v. Ogle green
ind · 1978
2 sentences

1981Dahlberg v. Ogle, (1978) 268 Ind. 30 , 373 N.E.2d 159 ; Davis v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 ; School City of Gary v. Claudio, (1980) Ind.App., 413 N.E.2d 628 ; Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Co., (1976) 171 Ind.App. 166 , 355 N.E.2d 253 ; Jackman v. Montgomery, (1974) 162 Ind.App. 558 , 320 N.E.2d 770 .” Because the measure of damages sought by Eggacres was included in the given instruction, there was no error in refusing the tendered instruction. 1 We must now consider whether the instruction given by the court was a correct statement of the law, since error is assigned to the giv

1981Dahlberg v. Ogle, (1978) 268 Ind. 30 , 373 N.E.2d 159 ; Davis v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 ; School City of Gary v. Claudio, (1980) Ind.App., 413 N.E.2d 628 ; Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Co., (1976) 171 Ind.App. 166 , 355 N.E.2d 253 ; Jackman v. Montgomery, (1974) 162 Ind.App. 558 , 320 N.E.2d 770 .” Because the measure of damages sought by Eggacres was included in the given instruction, there was no error in refusing the tendered instruction. 1 We must now consider whether the instruction given by the court was a correct statement of the law, since error is assigned to the giv

11981–1981
Davoust v. Mitchell green
indctapp · 1970
2 sentences

1981Friendship Farms Camps, Inc. v. Parson, (1977) 172 Ind.App. 73, 79 , 359 N.E.2d 280 ; Yeager and Sullivan, Inc. v. O’Neill, (1975) 163 Ind.App. 466, 480 , 324 N.E.2d 846 ; Davoust v. Mitchell, (1970) 146 Ind.App. 536, 543 , 257 N.E.2d 332 ; Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St.

1981Friendship Farms Camps, Inc. v. Parson, (1977) 172 Ind.App. 73, 79 , 359 N.E.2d 280 ; Yeager and Sullivan, Inc. v. O’Neill, (1975) 163 Ind.App. 466, 480 , 324 N.E.2d 846 ; Davoust v. Mitchell, (1970) 146 Ind.App. 536, 543 , 257 N.E.2d 332 ; Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St.

11981–1981
Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Company green
indctapp · 1976
2 sentences

1981Dahlberg v. Ogle, (1978) 268 Ind. 30 , 373 N.E.2d 159 ; Davis v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 ; School City of Gary v. Claudio, (1980) Ind.App., 413 N.E.2d 628 ; Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Co., (1976) 171 Ind.App. 166 , 355 N.E.2d 253 ; Jackman v. Montgomery, (1974) 162 Ind.App. 558 , 320 N.E.2d 770 .” Because the measure of damages sought by Eggacres was included in the given instruction, there was no error in refusing the tendered instruction. 1 We must now consider whether the instruction given by the court was a correct statement of the law, since error is assigned to the giv

1981Dahlberg v. Ogle, (1978) 268 Ind. 30 , 373 N.E.2d 159 ; Davis v. State, (1976) 265 Ind. 476 , 355 N.E.2d 836 ; School City of Gary v. Claudio, (1980) Ind.App., 413 N.E.2d 628 ; Burkett v. Crulo Trucking Co., (1976) 171 Ind.App. 166 , 355 N.E.2d 253 ; Jackman v. Montgomery, (1974) 162 Ind.App. 558 , 320 N.E.2d 770 .” Because the measure of damages sought by Eggacres was included in the given instruction, there was no error in refusing the tendered instruction. 1 We must now consider whether the instruction given by the court was a correct statement of the law, since error is assigned to the giv

11981–1981
Muncy v. Magnolia Chemical Company green
texapp · 1968
11979–1979
Bituminous Casualty Corp. v. Black & Decker Manufacturing Co. green
texapp · 1974
11979–1979
Ashton v. Anderson green
ind · 1972
11977–1977
Whelchel v. Barton neutral
indctapp · 1952
11972–1972
Pawlisch v. Atkins red
indctapp · 1932
11969–1969

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IN § Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (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.

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