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test for prejudicial error in North Carolina

23 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2014 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Milbygreen
nc · 1981 · cited in 7 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1982–2014
2 sentences

2014The test for prejudicial error is “whether there [exists] a reasonable possibility that the evidence complained of contributed to the conviction[.]” State v. Milby, 302 N.C. 137, 142 , 273 S.E.2d 716, 720 (1981) (emphasis added).

2014The test for prejudicial error is “whether there [exists] a reasonable possibility that the evidence complained of contributed to the conviction[.]” State v. Milby, 302 N.C. 137, 142 , 273 S.E.2d 716, 720 (1981) (emphasis added).

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State v. Irwingreen
nc · 1981 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1987–2002
2 sentences

2002See State v. Irwin, 304 N.C. 93, 107 , 282 S.E.2d 439, 449 (1981) (holding that if a reasonable possibility exists that the erroneous submission of an aggravating circumstance tipped the scales in the jury’s determination that the aggravating circumstances were “sufficiently substantial” to justify imposition of the death sentence, the test for prejudicial error has been met).

2002See State v. Irwin, 304 N.C. 93, 107 , 282 S.E.2d 439, 449 (1981) (holding that if a reasonable possibility exists that the erroneous submission of an aggravating circumstance tipped the scales in the jury’s determination that the aggravating circumstances were “sufficiently substantial” to justify imposition of the death sentence, the test for prejudicial error has been met).

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State v. Scottgreen
nc · 1992 · cited in 5 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2014
2 sentences

2014"The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that, had the error not been committed, a different result would have been reached at trial." State v. Scott, 331 N.C. 39, 46 , 413 S.E.2d 787, 791 (1992) (citation omitted).

2014"The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that, had the error not been committed, a different result would have been reached at trial." State v. Scott, 331 N.C. 39, 46 , 413 S.E.2d 787, 791 (1992) (citation omitted).

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State v. Goodwingreen
ncctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012“The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that, had the error not been committed, a different result would have been reached at trial.” State v. Goodwin, 186 N.C.

2012App. 638, 644 , 652 S.E.2d 36, 40 (2007) (internal quotation marks and citations omitted).

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State v. Valentinegreen
ncctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012App. 727, 729 , 202 S.E.2d 496, 498 (1974) (“In order to entitle defendant to a new trial, the error complained of. must be prejudicial to him.”).

2012The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)), disc. review denied and appeal dismissed, 347 N.C. 406 , 494 S.E.2d 427 (1997), cert denied, 523 U.S. 1031 , 140 L.Ed. 2d 486 (1998); see also State v. Valentine, 20 N.C.

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State v. Heardgreen
nc · 1974 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991The test for prejudicial error is “whether there is a reasonable possibility that the evidence complained of might have contributed to the conviction.” State v. Heard, 285 N.C. 167, 172 , 203 S.E.2d 826, 829 (1974).

1991The test for prejudicial error is “whether there is a reasonable possibility that the evidence complained of might have contributed to the conviction.” State v. Heard, 285 N.C. 167, 172 , 203 S.E.2d 826, 829 (1974).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Helms neutral
nc · 1997
2 sentences

2012The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)), disc. review denied and appeal dismissed, 347 N.C. 406 , 494 S.E.2d 427 (1997), cert denied, 523 U.S. 1031 , 140 L.Ed. 2d 486 (1998); see also State v. Valentine, 20 N.C.

2011The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)), disc. review denied and appeal dismissed, 347 N.C. 406 , 494 S.E.2d 427 (1997), cert denied, 523 U.S. 1031 , 140 L.

22011–2012
State v. Hurst neutral
nc · 1997
2 sentences

2012The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)), disc. review denied and appeal dismissed, 347 N.C. 406 , 494 S.E.2d 427 (1997), cert denied, 523 U.S. 1031 , 140 L.Ed. 2d 486 (1998); see also State v. Valentine, 20 N.C.

2011The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)), disc. review denied and appeal dismissed, 347 N.C. 406 , 494 S.E.2d 427 (1997), cert denied, 523 U.S. 1031 , 140 L.

22011–2012
Minniecheske v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2012The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)), disc. review denied and appeal dismissed, 347 N.C. 406 , 494 S.E.2d 427 (1997), cert denied, 523 U.S. 1031 , 140 L.Ed. 2d 486 (1998); see also State v. Valentine, 20 N.C.

2011The test for prejudicial error is whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” (citation and quotation marks omitted)), disc. review denied and appeal dismissed, 347 N.C. 406 , 494 S.E.2d 427 (1997), cert denied, 523 U.S. 1031 , 140 L.

22011–2012
State v. Black green
ncctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2011State v. Black, 111 N.C.

12011–2011
State v. Brown green
ncctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1997The test for prejudicial error is “whether there is a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had the error not been committed.” Id.

11997–1997
State v. Gardner green
nc · 1986
2 sentences

1995“Under N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a) the test for prejudicial error in matters not affecting constitutional rights is whether ‘there is a reasonable possibility that, had the error in question not been committed, a different result would have been reached at the trial out of which the appeal arises.’ ” State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. at 613 , 342 S.E.2d at 877 .

1995“Under N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a) the test for prejudicial error in matters not affecting constitutional rights is whether ‘there is a reasonable possibility that, had the error in question not been committed, a different result would have been reached at the trial out of which the appeal arises.’ ” State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. at 613 , 342 S.E.2d at 877 .

11995–1995
State v. Quesinberry green
nc · 1987
2 sentences

1989Id. at 240 , 354 S.E.2d at 453 (quoting State v. Irwin, 304 N.C. 93, 107 , 282 S.E.2d 439, 449 (1981) (emphasis in original)).

1989Id. at 240 , 354 S.E.2d at 453 (quoting State v. Irwin, 304 N.C. 93, 107 , 282 S.E.2d 439, 449 (1981) (emphasis in original)).

11989–1989
State v. Easterling green
nc · 1980
2 sentences

1983State v. Easterling, 300 N.C. 594 , 268 S.E.2d 800 (1980).

1983State v. Easterling, 300 N.C. 594 , 268 S.E.2d 800 (1980).

11983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (12) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (9) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-2000 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-17 (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

NC 23 (1982–2014) CA 5 (1967–2022) AZ 4 (1989–1992) FL 3 (2003–2017)

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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