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reasonable possibility error in Minnesota

20 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Larsongreen
minn · 1986 · cited in 4 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1992–2016
2 sentences

2016Constitutional “error will be found prejudicial if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.” State v. Larson, 389 N.W.2d 872, 875 (Minn. 1986) (quotation omitted).

2004A constitutional error “will be found prejudicial if there is ‘a reasonable possibility’ that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.” State v. Larson, 389 N.W.2d 872, 875 (Minn.1986).

44
State v. Kellygreen
minn · 1989 · cited in 4 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1995
2 sentences

1995“A ruling is prejudicial and therefore reversible if there is a reasonable possibility the error complained of may have contributed to the conviction.” Id.

1991“A ruling is prejudicial and therefore reversible if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of may have contributed to the conviction.” Id.

24
State v. Loebachgreen
minn · 1981 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1996–1997
2 sentences

1997State v. Post, 512 N.W.2d 99 , 102 n. 2 (Minn.1994); State v. Loebach, 310 N.W.2d 58, 64 (Mmn.1981).

1996State v. Loebach, 310 N.W.2d 58, 64 (Minn.1981). a.

22
State v. Fragagreen
minn · 2017 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025An evidentiary error will not require reversal for a new trial unless the defendant establishes ‘a reasonable possibility that the error substantially affected the verdict.’ ” State v. Williams, 908 N.W.2d 362, 365 (Minn. 2018) (quoting State v. Fraga, 898 N.W.2d 263, 273 (Minn. 2017)).

11
State v. Williamsgreen
minn · 2018 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025An evidentiary error will not require reversal for a new trial unless the defendant establishes ‘a reasonable possibility that the error substantially affected the verdict.’ ” State v. Williams, 908 N.W.2d 362, 365 (Minn. 2018) (quoting State v. Fraga, 898 N.W.2d 263, 273 (Minn. 2017)).

11
State v. Nessgreen
minn · 2006 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019State v. Bolte , 530 N.W.2d 191 , 198 (Minn. 1995). "[I]f there is a reasonable possibility that the verdict might have been more favorable to the defendant if the evidence had not been admitted, then the error in admitting the evidence was prejudicial error." State v. Post , 512 N.W.2d 99 , 102 n.2 (Minn. 1994) ; see also Ness , 707 N.W.2d at 691 (conducting a reasonable possibility analysis of the erroneous admission of bad-acts evidence and holding that there was no prejudice because the evidence merely "bolstered" the finding of guilt and "was not the critical push beyond a reasonable doub

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State v. Robinsongreen
minn · 1988 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Conversely, “[i]f the record contains overwhelming evidence of guilt, and the statement was merely cumulative and could not have played a significant role in the jury’s conviction, it is harmless.” State v. Robinson, 427 N.W.2d 217, 224 (Minn. 1988).

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State of Minnesota v. Amanda Lea Peltiergreen
minn · 2016 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016State v. Peltier, 874 N.W.2d 792, 802 (Minn.2016).

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State of Minnesota v. Antoine Rumel Littlegreen
minn · 2014 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Little, 851 N.W.2d, at 884-85 .

2016See Little, 851 N.W.2d at 884-85 .

11
State v. Williamsgreen
minn · 1999 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015State v. Williams, 593 N.W.2d 227, 237 (Minn. 1999).

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State v. Wrightgreen
minnctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Under this test, “[a] constitutional error will be found prejudicial if there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.” Wright, 679 N.W.2d at 191 (quotation omitted).

2011“If, after reviewing the basis on which the jury rested its verdict, we conclude that the verdict was surely unattributable to the error, the error is harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. (quotation omitted).

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State v. Fratzkegreen
minn · 1984 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Id.; State v. Fratzke, 354 N.W.2d 402 , 409 *318 (Minn.1984).

1991Id.; State v. Fratzke, 354 N.W.2d 402, 409 (Minn.1984).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1992Evidentiary errors may require reversal where there is “ ‘a reasonable possibility’ that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.” State v. Larson, 389 N.W.2d 872, 875 (Minn.1986) (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 23 , 87 S.Ct. 824, 827 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).

1992Evidentiary errors may require reversal where there is “ ‘a reasonable possibility’ that the error complained of might have contributed to the conviction.” State v. Larson, 389 N.W.2d 872, 875 (Minn.1986) (quoting Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 23 , 87 S.Ct. 824, 827 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967)).

31988–1992
State v. Post green
minn · 1994
2 sentences

2019State v. Bolte , 530 N.W.2d 191 , 198 (Minn. 1995). "[I]f there is a reasonable possibility that the verdict might have been more favorable to the defendant if the evidence had not been admitted, then the error in admitting the evidence was prejudicial error." State v. Post , 512 N.W.2d 99 , 102 n.2 (Minn. 1994) ; see also Ness , 707 N.W.2d at 691 (conducting a reasonable possibility analysis of the erroneous admission of bad-acts evidence and holding that there was no prejudice because the evidence merely "bolstered" the finding of guilt and "was not the critical push beyond a reasonable doub

1997State v. Post, 512 N.W.2d 99 , 102 n. 2 (Minn.1994); State v. Loebach, 310 N.W.2d 58, 64 (Mmn.1981).

21997–2019
State of Minnesota v. Neal Curtis Zumberge green
minn · 2017
1 sentence

2023“An error is not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt when there is a reasonable possibility that the error complained of may have contributed to the conviction.” Id. (quotation omitted).

12023–2023
State v. Bolte green
minn · 1995
1 sentence

2019State v. Bolte , 530 N.W.2d 191 , 198 (Minn. 1995). "[I]f there is a reasonable possibility that the verdict might have been more favorable to the defendant if the evidence had not been admitted, then the error in admitting the evidence was prejudicial error." State v. Post , 512 N.W.2d 99 , 102 n.2 (Minn. 1994) ; see also Ness , 707 N.W.2d at 691 (conducting a reasonable possibility analysis of the erroneous admission of bad-acts evidence and holding that there was no prejudice because the evidence merely "bolstered" the finding of guilt and "was not the critical push beyond a reasonable doub

12019–2019

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.342 (6) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.341 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.344 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 595.02 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.19 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 609.347 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 645.16 (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

HI 254 (1971–2026) FL 167 (1977–2026) WI 151 (1985–2026) CO 109 (1985–2026) TX 86 (1985–2025) PA 83 (1985–2026) CA 73 (1969–2026) ID 52 (1984–2025) NY 49 (1951–2025) LA 44 (1980–2023) MN 20 (1988–2025) MA 20 (1999–2026) IL 19 (1978–2002) IN 17 (2005–2019) OH 7 (2010–2021) AZ 6 (1982–2023) ME 6 (1973–2013) NC 5 (1974–2022) OR 5 (1977–2014) NM 5 (1989–2026) KS 4 (2012–2020) CT 4 (1980–2024) RI 4 (1973–1987) WA 4 (1969–2005) MS 3 (2003–2011) NV 3 (1983–2020) MD 2 (2022–2022) VA 2 (2006–2009) NJ 2 (1982–1999) WV 2 (1992–2008) IA 2 (1987–2019) SC 2 (1997–2021)

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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