contemporaneous objection rule in Maryland

20 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2025 2 in the last five years

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Followed or applied (20)

Case	Followed	Cited
Southern Management Corp. v. Tahagreen md · 2003 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009 2 sentences 2009Rule 8-131 (allowing an appellate court to consider issues not raised in the trial court to “avoid the expense and delay of another appeal”); Long v. State, 343 Md. 662, 676 , 684 A.2d 445, 452 (1996) (noting that one purpose of Maryland Rule 4-252 is to avoid unnecessary appeals); see also Taha, 378 Md. at 500 , 836 A.2d at 649 (Raker, J., dissenting) (noting that “[o]ne reason underlying the contemporaneous objection rule is to avoid unnecessary appeals” and promotion of judicial economy). 2009Rule 8-131 (allowing an appellate court to consider issues not raised in the trial court to “avoid the expense and delay of another appeal”); Long v. State, 343 Md. 662, 676 , 684 A.2d 445, 452 (1996) (noting that one purpose of Maryland Rule 4-252 is to avoid unnecessary appeals); see also Taha, 378 Md. at 500 , 836 A.2d at 649 (Raker, J., dissenting) (noting that “[o]ne reason underlying the contemporaneous objection rule is to avoid unnecessary appeals” and promotion of judicial economy).	3	3
Hickman v. Stategreen mdctspecapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2017 2 sentences 2017See, e.g., Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App. 111, 117-18 , 543 A.2d 870 (1988) (“temporal closeness” exception to the contemporaneous objection rule applies only when the court rules (or reiterates a prior ruling) immediately prior to the objectionable testimony being elicited or evidence being offered). 2017See, e.g., Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App. 111, 117-18 , 543 A.2d 870 (1988) (“temporal closeness” exception to the contemporaneous objection rule applies only when the court rules (or reiterates a prior ruling) immediately prior to the objectionable testimony being elicited or evidence being offered).	2	2
State v. Rosegreen md · 1997 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2011 2 sentences 2009See, e.g., State v. Rose, 345 Md. 238, 250 , 691 A.2d 1314, 1320 (1997) (observing that excusing the requirement of a contemporaneous objection by defense counsel “would allow defense attorneys to remain silent in the face of the most egregious and obvious instructional errors at trial”). 2009See, e.g., State v. Rose, 345 Md. 238, 250 , 691 A.2d 1314, 1320 (1997) (observing that excusing the requirement of a contemporaneous objection by defense counsel “would allow defense attorneys to remain silent in the face of the most egregious and obvious instructional errors at trial”).	1	2
Klauenberg v. Stategreen md · 1999 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Klauenberg v. State, 355 Md. 528, 540 , 735 A.2d 1061, 1067 (1999); Prout v. State, 311 Md. 348, 356-57 , 535 A.2d 445, 449 (1988); Hall v. State, 119 Md.App. 377, 389-91 , 705 A.2d 50, 56-57 (1998); Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App. 2003See Klauenberg v. State, 355 Md. 528, 540 , 735 A.2d 1061, 1067 (1999); Prout v. State, 311 Md. 348, 356-57 , 535 A.2d 445, 449 (1988); Hall v. State, 119 Md.App. 377, 389-91 , 705 A.2d 50, 56-57 (1998); Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App.	1	2
Greer v. United Statesgreen scotus · 2021 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 1 sentence 2022See, e.g., Greer v. United States, 593 U.S. __ , 141 S. Ct. 2090, 2099 (2021).	1	1
Brye v. Stategreen md · 2009 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014Therefore, under the circumstances of this ease, we are persuaded that preservation is not governed by the contemporaneous objection requirement. 6 The Right to Counsel The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights “ ‘guarantee the right to counsel, including appointed counsel for an indigent, in a criminal case involving incarceration.’ ” Broadwater v. State, 401 Md. 175, 179 , 931 A.2d 1098 (2007) (quoting Parren v. State, 309 Md. 260, 262 , 523 A.2d 597 (1987)); see also Brye v. State, 410 Md. 623, 634 , 980 A.2d 435 (2009). 2014Therefore, under the circumstances of this ease, we are persuaded that preservation is not governed by the contemporaneous objection requirement. 6 The Right to Counsel The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights “ ‘guarantee the right to counsel, including appointed counsel for an indigent, in a criminal case involving incarceration.’ ” Broadwater v. State, 401 Md. 175, 179 , 931 A.2d 1098 (2007) (quoting Parren v. State, 309 Md. 260, 262 , 523 A.2d 597 (1987)); see also Brye v. State, 410 Md. 623, 634 , 980 A.2d 435 (2009).	1	1
Cure v. Stategreen mdctspecapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See Cure, 195 Md.App. at 573 , 7 A.3d at 154 (“As we perceive no reason why the contemporaneous objection rule[ 3 ] should be ‘bent’ in this case, we hold that the issue presented by Cure is not preserved for our review.”). 2011See Cure, 195 Md.App. at 573 , 7 A.3d at 154 (“As we perceive no reason why the contemporaneous objection rule[ 3 ] should be ‘bent’ in this case, we hold that the issue presented by Cure is not preserved for our review.”).	1	1
Long v. Stategreen md · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 2 sentences 2009Rule 8-131 (allowing an appellate court to consider issues not raised in the trial court to “avoid the expense and delay of another appeal”); Long v. State, 343 Md. 662, 676 , 684 A.2d 445, 452 (1996) (noting that one purpose of Maryland Rule 4-252 is to avoid unnecessary appeals); see also Taha, 378 Md. at 500 , 836 A.2d at 649 (Raker, J., dissenting) (noting that “[o]ne reason underlying the contemporaneous objection rule is to avoid unnecessary appeals” and promotion of judicial economy). 2009Rule 8-131 (allowing an appellate court to consider issues not raised in the trial court to “avoid the expense and delay of another appeal”); Long v. State, 343 Md. 662, 676 , 684 A.2d 445, 452 (1996) (noting that one purpose of Maryland Rule 4-252 is to avoid unnecessary appeals); see also Taha, 378 Md. at 500 , 836 A.2d at 649 (Raker, J., dissenting) (noting that “[o]ne reason underlying the contemporaneous objection rule is to avoid unnecessary appeals” and promotion of judicial economy).	1	1
Hutton v. Stategreen md · 1995 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See, e.g., Hutton v. State, 339 Md. 480 , 488 n. 6, 663 A.2d 1289 , 1292 n. 6 (1995) (noting that the petitioner asked for and was granted a continuing objection during trial); State v. Brown, 327 Md. 81, 84 , 607 A.2d 923, 924 (1992) (noting that the court explicitly granted a continuing objection); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.App. 659, 671-72 , 591 A.2d 524, 530 (1991) (setting forth the dialogue with the court in which the defendant was granted a continuing objection). 2006See, e.g., Hutton v. State, 339 Md. 480 , 488 n. 6, 663 A.2d 1289 , 1292 n. 6 (1995) (noting that the petitioner asked for and was granted a continuing objection during trial); State v. Brown, 327 Md. 81, 84 , 607 A.2d 923, 924 (1992) (noting that the court explicitly granted a continuing objection); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.App. 659, 671-72 , 591 A.2d 524, 530 (1991) (setting forth the dialogue with the court in which the defendant was granted a continuing objection).	1	1
State v. Browngreen md · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See, e.g., Hutton v. State, 339 Md. 480 , 488 n. 6, 663 A.2d 1289 , 1292 n. 6 (1995) (noting that the petitioner asked for and was granted a continuing objection during trial); State v. Brown, 327 Md. 81, 84 , 607 A.2d 923, 924 (1992) (noting that the court explicitly granted a continuing objection); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.App. 659, 671-72 , 591 A.2d 524, 530 (1991) (setting forth the dialogue with the court in which the defendant was granted a continuing objection). 2006See, e.g., Hutton v. State, 339 Md. 480 , 488 n. 6, 663 A.2d 1289 , 1292 n. 6 (1995) (noting that the petitioner asked for and was granted a continuing objection during trial); State v. Brown, 327 Md. 81, 84 , 607 A.2d 923, 924 (1992) (noting that the court explicitly granted a continuing objection); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.App. 659, 671-72 , 591 A.2d 524, 530 (1991) (setting forth the dialogue with the court in which the defendant was granted a continuing objection).	1	1
Wilson v. Stategreen mdctspecapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See, e.g., Hutton v. State, 339 Md. 480 , 488 n. 6, 663 A.2d 1289 , 1292 n. 6 (1995) (noting that the petitioner asked for and was granted a continuing objection during trial); State v. Brown, 327 Md. 81, 84 , 607 A.2d 923, 924 (1992) (noting that the court explicitly granted a continuing objection); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.App. 659, 671-72 , 591 A.2d 524, 530 (1991) (setting forth the dialogue with the court in which the defendant was granted a continuing objection). 2006See, e.g., Hutton v. State, 339 Md. 480 , 488 n. 6, 663 A.2d 1289 , 1292 n. 6 (1995) (noting that the petitioner asked for and was granted a continuing objection during trial); State v. Brown, 327 Md. 81, 84 , 607 A.2d 923, 924 (1992) (noting that the court explicitly granted a continuing objection); Wilson v. State, 87 Md.App. 659, 671-72 , 591 A.2d 524, 530 (1991) (setting forth the dialogue with the court in which the defendant was granted a continuing objection).	1	1
Hall v. Stategreen mdctspecapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Klauenberg v. State, 355 Md. 528, 540 , 735 A.2d 1061, 1067 (1999); Prout v. State, 311 Md. 348, 356-57 , 535 A.2d 445, 449 (1988); Hall v. State, 119 Md.App. 377, 389-91 , 705 A.2d 50, 56-57 (1998); Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App. 2003See Klauenberg v. State, 355 Md. 528, 540 , 735 A.2d 1061, 1067 (1999); Prout v. State, 311 Md. 348, 356-57 , 535 A.2d 445, 449 (1988); Hall v. State, 119 Md.App. 377, 389-91 , 705 A.2d 50, 56-57 (1998); Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App.	1	1
Prout v. Stategreen md · 1988 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Klauenberg v. State, 355 Md. 528, 540 , 735 A.2d 1061, 1067 (1999); Prout v. State, 311 Md. 348, 356-57 , 535 A.2d 445, 449 (1988); Hall v. State, 119 Md.App. 377, 389-91 , 705 A.2d 50, 56-57 (1998); Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App. 2003See Klauenberg v. State, 355 Md. 528, 540 , 735 A.2d 1061, 1067 (1999); Prout v. State, 311 Md. 348, 356-57 , 535 A.2d 445, 449 (1988); Hall v. State, 119 Md.App. 377, 389-91 , 705 A.2d 50, 56-57 (1998); Hickman v. State, 76 Md.App.	1	1
United States v. Gravesgreen ca5 · 1993 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
American Home Assurance Company v. Sunshine Supermarket, Inc.green ca3 · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Rudy Palmerin v. City Of Riversidegreen ca9 · 1986 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
United States v. Daniel L. Reedgreen ca1 · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See, e.g., Goulah v. Ford Motor Co., 118 F.3d 1478 , 1483 (11th Cir.1997); Marceaux v. Conoco, Inc., 124 F.3d 730, 734 (5th Cir.1997); Keeper v. King, 130 F.3d 1309, 1315 (8th Cir.1997); United States v. Graves, 5 F.3d 1546, 1551 (5th Cir.1993); United States v. Reed, 977 F.2d 14, 17 (1st Cir.1992). 1999See, e.g., Goulah v. Ford Motor Co., 118 F.3d 1478 , 1483 (11th Cir.1997); Marceaux v. Conoco, Inc., 124 F.3d 730, 734 (5th Cir.1997); Keeper v. King, 130 F.3d 1309, 1315 (8th Cir.1997); United States v. Graves, 5 F.3d 1546, 1551 (5th Cir.1993); United States v. Reed, 977 F.2d 14, 17 (1st Cir.1992).	1	1
cluster 743652green ca11 · 1997 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Leroy J. Marceaux v. Conoco, Inc.green ca5 · 1997 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See, e.g., Goulah v. Ford Motor Co., 118 F.3d 1478 , 1483 (11th Cir.1997); Marceaux v. Conoco, Inc., 124 F.3d 730, 734 (5th Cir.1997); Keeper v. King, 130 F.3d 1309, 1315 (8th Cir.1997); United States v. Graves, 5 F.3d 1546, 1551 (5th Cir.1993); United States v. Reed, 977 F.2d 14, 17 (1st Cir.1992). 1999See, e.g., Goulah v. Ford Motor Co., 118 F.3d 1478 , 1483 (11th Cir.1997); Marceaux v. Conoco, Inc., 124 F.3d 730, 734 (5th Cir.1997); Keeper v. King, 130 F.3d 1309, 1315 (8th Cir.1997); United States v. Graves, 5 F.3d 1546, 1551 (5th Cir.1993); United States v. Reed, 977 F.2d 14, 17 (1st Cir.1992).	1	1
Andrew Keeper v. Fred King, Dr. Anthony Gammongreen ca8 · 1997 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See, e.g., Goulah v. Ford Motor Co., 118 F.3d 1478 , 1483 (11th Cir.1997); Marceaux v. Conoco, Inc., 124 F.3d 730, 734 (5th Cir.1997); Keeper v. King, 130 F.3d 1309, 1315 (8th Cir.1997); United States v. Graves, 5 F.3d 1546, 1551 (5th Cir.1993); United States v. Reed, 977 F.2d 14, 17 (1st Cir.1992). 1999See, e.g., Goulah v. Ford Motor Co., 118 F.3d 1478 , 1483 (11th Cir.1997); Marceaux v. Conoco, Inc., 124 F.3d 730, 734 (5th Cir.1997); Keeper v. King, 130 F.3d 1309, 1315 (8th Cir.1997); United States v. Graves, 5 F.3d 1546, 1551 (5th Cir.1993); United States v. Reed, 977 F.2d 14, 17 (1st Cir.1992).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

Case	Cited	Years
Reed v. State green md · 1999 2 sentences 2003When the contemporaneous objection rule applies, the subsequent course of the trial as to admissibility issues generally will be controlled by the rulings of the trial judge, rulings generated by the events as they have unfolded during the trial.” Id. at 641-43 , 728 A.2d at 202-03 . 2003When the contemporaneous objection rule applies, the subsequent course of the trial as to admissibility issues generally will be controlled by the rulings of the trial judge, rulings generated by the events as they have unfolded during the trial.” Id. at 641-43 , 728 A.2d at 202-03 .	3	1999–2003
Brown v. State green md · 2003 2 sentences 2010Judge Wilner 571 further stated that he “would adhere generally to the contemporaneous objection rule, because it is a useful rule,” but “would bend it in this situation, however, because when rigidly applied, it fails to serve the ends of fairness or the search for truth.” Id. at 266 , 817 A.2d 241 (emphasis added). 2010Judge Wilner 571 further stated that he “would adhere generally to the contemporaneous objection rule, because it is a useful rule,” but “would bend it in this situation, however, because when rigidly applied, it fails to serve the ends of fairness or the search for truth.” Id. at 266 , 817 A.2d 241 (emphasis added).	2	2010–2011
Newton v. State green md · 2017 1 sentence 2025We regularly reject these arguments because to grant a new trial under such circumstances would render the contemporaneous objection rule meaningless. 26 Instead, the price to be paid for such a failure by trial counsel is to place the burden on the defendant to establish Strickland 25 The Court acknowledged, however, that “courts evaluating the reasonableness of counsel’s performance using the inquiry [it] described will find, in the vast majority of cases, that counsel had a duty to consult with the defendant about an appeal.” Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 481 . 26 As the Supreme Court of Maryl	1	2025–2025
Strickland v. Washington green scotus · 1984 1 sentence 2025We regularly reject these arguments because to grant a new trial under such circumstances would render the contemporaneous objection rule meaningless. 26 Instead, the price to be paid for such a failure by trial counsel is to place the burden on the defendant to establish Strickland 25 The Court acknowledged, however, that “courts evaluating the reasonableness of counsel’s performance using the inquiry [it] described will find, in the vast majority of cases, that counsel had a duty to consult with the defendant about an appeal.” Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 481 . 26 As the Supreme Court of Maryl	1	2025–2025
Roe v. Flores-Ortega green scotus · 2000 1 sentence 2025We regularly reject these arguments because to grant a new trial under such circumstances would render the contemporaneous objection rule meaningless. 26 Instead, the price to be paid for such a failure by trial counsel is to place the burden on the defendant to establish Strickland 25 The Court acknowledged, however, that “courts evaluating the reasonableness of counsel’s performance using the inquiry [it] described will find, in the vast majority of cases, that counsel had a duty to consult with the defendant about an appeal.” Flores-Ortega, 528 U.S. at 481 . 26 As the Supreme Court of Maryl	1	2025–2025
Reiger v. State green mdctspecapp · 2006 1 sentence 2022Reiger, 170 Md.	1	2022–2022
Jones v. State green md · 2004 1 sentence 2022Because the term “ordinarily” means that Rule 4-342(f) does not state an “absolute” requirement, Jones, 379 Md. at 712 , it follows that a violation of Rule 4-342(f) does not result in an illegal sentence, and it is therefore subject to the contemporaneous objection rule.	1	2022–2022
Parren v. State green md · 1987 2 sentences 2014Therefore, under the circumstances of this ease, we are persuaded that preservation is not governed by the contemporaneous objection requirement. 6 The Right to Counsel The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights “ ‘guarantee the right to counsel, including appointed counsel for an indigent, in a criminal case involving incarceration.’ ” Broadwater v. State, 401 Md. 175, 179 , 931 A.2d 1098 (2007) (quoting Parren v. State, 309 Md. 260, 262 , 523 A.2d 597 (1987)); see also Brye v. State, 410 Md. 623, 634 , 980 A.2d 435 (2009). 2014Therefore, under the circumstances of this ease, we are persuaded that preservation is not governed by the contemporaneous objection requirement. 6 The Right to Counsel The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights “ ‘guarantee the right to counsel, including appointed counsel for an indigent, in a criminal case involving incarceration.’ ” Broadwater v. State, 401 Md. 175, 179 , 931 A.2d 1098 (2007) (quoting Parren v. State, 309 Md. 260, 262 , 523 A.2d 597 (1987)); see also Brye v. State, 410 Md. 623, 634 , 980 A.2d 435 (2009).	1	2014–2014
Broadwater v. State green md · 2007 2 sentences 2014Therefore, under the circumstances of this ease, we are persuaded that preservation is not governed by the contemporaneous objection requirement. 6 The Right to Counsel The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights “ ‘guarantee the right to counsel, including appointed counsel for an indigent, in a criminal case involving incarceration.’ ” Broadwater v. State, 401 Md. 175, 179 , 931 A.2d 1098 (2007) (quoting Parren v. State, 309 Md. 260, 262 , 523 A.2d 597 (1987)); see also Brye v. State, 410 Md. 623, 634 , 980 A.2d 435 (2009). 2014Therefore, under the circumstances of this ease, we are persuaded that preservation is not governed by the contemporaneous objection requirement. 6 The Right to Counsel The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights “ ‘guarantee the right to counsel, including appointed counsel for an indigent, in a criminal case involving incarceration.’ ” Broadwater v. State, 401 Md. 175, 179 , 931 A.2d 1098 (2007) (quoting Parren v. State, 309 Md. 260, 262 , 523 A.2d 597 (1987)); see also Brye v. State, 410 Md. 623, 634 , 980 A.2d 435 (2009).	1	2014–2014
Szwed v. State green md · 2014 2 sentences 2014For the reasons set forth in my dissenting opinion in Szwed v. State, 438 Md. 1 , 89 A.3d 1143 , 2014 WL 1613414 (2014), I disagree with the plurality’s application of Rule 4-246(b) in these cases, although I agree with its holding that the contemporaneous objection rule applies. 2014For the reasons set forth in my dissenting opinion in Szwed v. State, 438 Md. 1 , 89 A.3d 1143 , 2014 WL 1613414 (2014), I disagree with the plurality’s application of Rule 4-246(b) in these cases, although I agree with its holding that the contemporaneous objection rule applies.	1	2014–2014
Nalls & Melvin v. State green md · 2014 2 sentences 2014I agree with Judge Watts, in her concurring and dissenting opinion in the companion cases of Nalls & Melvin v. State, that the Court need not reverse those convictions. 437 Md. 674 , 89 A.3d 1126 , 2014 WL 1613399 (2014). 2014I agree with Judge Watts, in her concurring and dissenting opinion in the companion cases of Nalls & Melvin v. State, that the Court need not reverse those convictions. 437 Md. 674 , 89 A.3d 1126 , 2014 WL 1613399 (2014).	1	2014–2014
Beales v. State green md · 1993 2 sentences 2010“Crimes historically classified as crimen falsi include crimes in the nature of perjury, false statement, criminal fraud, embezzlement, false pretense, or any other offense involving some element of deceitfulness, untruthfulness, or falsification bearing on the witness’s propensity to testify truthfully.” Beales v. State, 329 Md. 263, 269-70 , 619 A.2d 105 (1993). 8 . 2010“Crimes historically classified as crimen falsi include crimes in the nature of perjury, false statement, criminal fraud, embezzlement, false pretense, or any other offense involving some element of deceitfulness, untruthfulness, or falsification bearing on the witness’s propensity to testify truthfully.” Beales v. State, 329 Md. 263, 269-70 , 619 A.2d 105 (1993). 8 .	1	2010–2010
Kang v. State green md · 2006 2 sentences 2010Pursuant to Rule 4-328, “[a]n objection to the admission of evidence shall be made at the time the evidence is offered or as soon thereafter as the grounds for objection become apparent.” See also Kang v. State, 393 Md. 97, 119 , 899 A.2d 843 (2006) (discussing the contemporaneous objection rule). 2010Pursuant to Rule 4-328, “[a]n objection to the admission of evidence shall be made at the time the evidence is offered or as soon thereafter as the grounds for objection become apparent.” See also Kang v. State, 393 Md. 97, 119 , 899 A.2d 843 (2006) (discussing the contemporaneous objection rule).	1	2010–2010
Brecht v. Abrahamson green scotus · 1993 2 sentences 2005Nevertheless, he contends that the court’s failure to instruct the jury on the “parental rights” element of the offense was a structural error which requires “automatic reversal.” 203 Raheman’s “automatic reversal” argument is wrong because the alleged error is not “structural.” The Supreme Court has limited the definition of a structural error to those errors that “infect the entire trial process.” See Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 630 , 113 S.Ct. 1710 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993). 2005Nevertheless, he contends that the court’s failure to instruct the jury on the “parental rights” element of the offense was a structural error which requires “automatic reversal.” 203 Raheman’s “automatic reversal” argument is wrong because the alleged error is not “structural.” The Supreme Court has limited the definition of a structural error to those errors that “infect the entire trial process.” See Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 630 , 113 S.Ct. 1710 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993).	1	2005–2005
State v. Bradshaw green wva · 1995	1	1999–1999

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