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issue under the plain error in Michigan

20 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 2003–2025 8 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Bennettgreen
michctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Because the issue of prosecutorial misconduct is unpreserved, this Court reviews the issue under the plain-error standard, Bennett, 290 Mich App at 475-476 , which was set forth earlier. -7- The central question with respect to a claim of prosecutorial misconduct is “whether the defendant was denied a fair and impartial trial.” Bennett, 290 Mich App at 475 (citation omitted). “[T]his Court cannot find error requiring reversal where a curative instruction could have alleviated any prejudicial effect.” Id. at 476 (quotation marks, brackets, and citation omitted).

2023Because the issue of prosecutorial misconduct is unpreserved, this Court reviews the issue under the plain-error standard, Bennett, 290 Mich App at 475-476 , which was set forth earlier. -7- The central question with respect to a claim of prosecutorial misconduct is “whether the defendant was denied a fair and impartial trial.” Bennett, 290 Mich App at 475 (citation omitted). “[T]his Court cannot find error requiring reversal where a curative instruction could have alleviated any prejudicial effect.” Id. at 476 (quotation marks, brackets, and citation omitted).

11
Total Armored Car Service Inc v. Department of Treasurygreen
michctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Total Armored Car Serv, 325 Mich App at 412 .

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
People v. Carines green
mich · 1999
2 sentences

2018Even if we consider this issue under the plain-error standard applicable to unpreserved claims, People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999), Rodney and Butler would not be entitled to appellate relief.

2018Even if we consider this issue under the plain-error standard applicable to unpreserved claims, People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999), Rodney and Butler would not be entitled to appellate relief.

102003–2024
People v. Chelmicki green
michctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2025Id. (quotation marks and citation omitted).

2023“To avoid forfeiture of the issue under the plain error rule, the defendant bears the burden to show that 1) error . . . occurred, 2) the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, 3) and the plain error affected substantial rights.” Id. (cleaned up; alteration in original).

32019–2025
People v. McLaughlin green
michctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2020“To avoid forfeiture of review of this issue under the plain error rule, the defendant must demonstrate that: (1) an error occurred, (2) the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, and (3) the plain error affected the defendant’s substantial rights.” Id.

2019“To avoid forfeiture of review of this issue under the plain error rule, the defendant must demonstrate that: (1) an error occurred, (2) the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, and (3) the plain error affected the defendant’s substantial rights.” Id.

32018–2020
In Re Utrera green
michctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2023In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8-9 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

2023In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8-9 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

22023–2023
People v. Callon green
michctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2020Reversal is not required “where a curative instruction could have alleviated any prejudicial effect.” People v Callon, 256 Mich App 312, 329-330 ; 662 NW2d 501 (2003).

2020Reversal is not required “where a curative instruction could have alleviated any prejudicial effect.” People v Callon, 256 Mich App 312, 329-330 ; 662 NW2d 501 (2003).

22019–2020
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2018Assuming that Rodney and Butler satisfied the first step of Batson by making a prima facie case of purposeful discrimination, Batson, 476 US at 93-94 , the prosecutor would have had the burden of providing race-neutral explanations for the peremptory challenges.

2018Assuming that Rodney and Butler satisfied the first step of Batson by making a prima facie case of purposeful discrimination, Batson, 476 US at 93-94 , the prosecutor would have had the burden of providing race-neutral explanations for the peremptory challenges.

22018–2018
People v. Dobek green
michctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2023“A prosecutor’s good-faith effort to admit evidence does not constitute misconduct.” People v Dobek, 274 Mich App 58, 70 ; 732 NW2d 546 (2007).

2023“A prosecutor’s good-faith effort to admit evidence does not constitute misconduct.” People v Dobek, 274 Mich App 58, 70 ; 732 NW2d 546 (2007).

12023–2023
People v. Cooper green
michctapp · 2015
1 sentence

2019Id.

12019–2019
People v. Ackerman green
michctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2018Reversal is not warranted when “a curative instruction could have alleviated any prejudicial effect.” Ackerman, 257 Mich App at 449 .

12018–2018
People v. Legrone green
michctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2016Id. -2- In any event, were we to review this issue under the plain error standard, People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763-764 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999), we would not find that defendant’s substantial rights were affected.

12016–2016
People v. Loper green
michctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2014The third requirement generally requires a showing of prejudice, i.e., that the error affected the outcome of the lower court proceedings.’ ” Loper, 299 Mich App at 457 , quoting Carines, 460 Mich at 763 .

12014–2014
People v. Schutte green
michctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2003Id., citing People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763-764 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999).

12003–2003

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.12 (8) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.316 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.43 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.110a (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.520b (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.34 (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

IL 350 (1974–2026) TN 48 (1998–2020) OH 26 (1992–2025) MI 20 (2003–2025) NJ 19 (1999–2025) AL 15 (1993–2018) MS 14 (2006–2025) UT 8 (1997–2020) MT 7 (1988–2016) WV 5 (2012–2020) CT 5 (1994–2026) NC 4 (2006–2018) GA 3 (2007–2022) MO 3 (1977–2008) SD 2 (1989–2001) MD 2 (2001–2009) MN 2 (2011–2024) VI 2 (2011–2013) CO 2 (2002–2026)

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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