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19 Utah opinions name it 1 courts 2001–2026 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Utah 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Dunngreen2 sentences2018"In assessing a claim of cumulative error, we consider all the identified errors, as well as any errors we assume may have occurred." Id. ¶57 After considering the circumstances of this case and the resolution of Defendant's other claims on appeal, our confidence that Defendant received a fair trial has not been undermined. 2018"In assessing a claim of cumulative error, we consider all the identified errors, as well as any errors we assume may have occurred." Id. *1072 ¶95 After considering the circumstances of this case and the resolution of Defendant's other claims on appeal, our confidence that Defendant received a fair trial has not been undermined. | 5 | 14 |
State v. Centenogreen2 sentences2025See State v. Macleod, 2024 UT App 32, ¶ 74 , 546 P.3d 366 (stating that when “there are no errors to accumulate,” a claim of cumulative error “necessarily fails”), cert. denied, 558 P.3d 87 (Utah 2024). 20240147-CA 6 2025 UT App 108 State v. Hovinghoff an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.” State v. Centeno, 2023 UT 22, ¶ 64 , 537 P.3d 232 (cleaned up). 2025See State v. Macleod, 2024 UT App 32, ¶ 74 , 546 P.3d 366 (stating that when “there are no errors to accumulate,” a claim of cumulative error “necessarily fails”), cert. denied, 558 P.3d 87 (Utah 2024). 20240147-CA 6 2025 UT App 108 State v. Hovinghoff an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.” State v. Centeno, 2023 UT 22, ¶ 64 , 537 P.3d 232 (cleaned up). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Hovinghoffgreen1 sentence2025See State v. Macleod, 2024 UT App 32, ¶ 74 , 546 P.3d 366 (stating that when “there are no errors to accumulate,” a claim of cumulative error “necessarily fails”), cert. denied, 558 P.3d 87 (Utah 2024). 20240147-CA 6 2025 UT App 108 State v. Hovinghoff an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.” State v. Centeno, 2023 UT 22, ¶ 64 , 537 P.3d 232 (cleaned up). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Macleodgreen2 sentences2025See State v. Macleod, 2024 UT App 32, ¶ 74 , 546 P.3d 366 (stating that when “there are no errors to accumulate,” a claim of cumulative error “necessarily fails”), cert. denied, 558 P.3d 87 (Utah 2024). 20240147-CA 6 2025 UT App 108 State v. Hovinghoff an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.” State v. Centeno, 2023 UT 22, ¶ 64 , 537 P.3d 232 (cleaned up). 2025See State v. Macleod, 2024 UT App 32, ¶ 74 , 546 P.3d 366 (stating that when “there are no errors to accumulate,” a claim of cumulative error “necessarily fails”), cert. denied, 558 P.3d 87 (Utah 2024). 20240147-CA 6 2025 UT App 108 State v. Hovinghoff an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.” State v. Centeno, 2023 UT 22, ¶ 64 , 537 P.3d 232 (cleaned up). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Colwellgreen2 sentences2013But "[f the claims are found on appeal to not constitute error, or the errors are found to be so minor as to result in no harm, the doctrine will not be applied." State v. Gonzales, 2005 UT 72, ¶ 74 , 125 P.3d 878 (declining to apply *904 the cumulative error doctrine where the claims on appeal did not constitute error or were harmless); State v. Kohl, 2000 UT 35, ¶ 25 , 999 P.2d 7 (determining that there was no cumulative error where the defendant's claims either did not amount to error or were so minor that they did not result in harm); see also State v. Colwell, 2000 UT 8, ¶ 44 , 994 P.2d 1 2013But "[f the claims are found on appeal to not constitute error, or the errors are found to be so minor as to result in no harm, the doctrine will not be applied." State v. Gonzales, 2005 UT 72, ¶ 74 , 125 P.3d 878 (declining to apply *904 the cumulative error doctrine where the claims on appeal did not constitute error or were harmless); State v. Kohl, 2000 UT 35, ¶ 25 , 999 P.2d 7 (determining that there was no cumulative error where the defendant's claims either did not amount to error or were so minor that they did not result in harm); see also State v. Colwell, 2000 UT 8, ¶ 44 , 994 P.2d 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Utah. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Modes
green
2 sentences2022But “because we conclude that there are no errors to accumulate here, the cumulative error doctrine is inapplicable in this case.” State v. Modes, 2020 UT App 136 , ¶ 12 n.5, 475 P.3d 153 (quotation simplified). 20190832-CA 10 2022 UT App 77 State v. Garcia ANALYSIS I. 2022But “because we conclude that there are no errors to accumulate here, the cumulative error doctrine is inapplicable in this case.” State v. Modes, 2020 UT App 136 , ¶ 12 n.5, 475 P.3d 153 (quotation simplified). 20190832-CA 10 2022 UT App 77 State v. Garcia ANALYSIS I. | 2 | 2021–2022 |
State v. Gonzales
green
2 sentences2017But if the appellant’s claims do not constitute error, or the errors are “so minor as to result in no harm, the doctrine will not be applied.” State v. Gonzales, 2005 UT 72, ¶ 74 , 125 P.3d 878 . 2017But if the appellant’s claims do not constitute error, or the errors are “so minor as to result in no harm, the doctrine will not be applied.” State v. Gonzales, 2005 UT 72, ¶ 74 , 125 P.3d 878 . | 2 | 2013–2017 |
State v. Carrera
green
2 sentences2026Because we determine that Bunton is entitled to a new trial based on his first claim of error, we need not address these additional issues on appeal. 20240392-CA 8 2026 UT App 59 State v. Bunton should have been dismissed for cause requires reversal of the conviction.” State v. Carrera, 2022 UT App 100, ¶ 83 , 517 P.3d 440 (cleaned up). ¶14 Our supreme court has articulated the following standard to determine whether a district court abused its discretion in declining to remove a prospective juror for cause: Once statements are made during voir dire that facially raise a question of partiality 2026Because we determine that Bunton is entitled to a new trial based on his first claim of error, we need not address these additional issues on appeal. 20240392-CA 8 2026 UT App 59 State v. Bunton should have been dismissed for cause requires reversal of the conviction.” State v. Carrera, 2022 UT App 100, ¶ 83 , 517 P.3d 440 (cleaned up). ¶14 Our supreme court has articulated the following standard to determine whether a district court abused its discretion in declining to remove a prospective juror for cause: Once statements are made during voir dire that facially raise a question of partiality | 1 | 2026–2026 |
cluster 10844695
green
1 sentence2026Because we determine that Bunton is entitled to a new trial based on his first claim of error, we need not address these additional issues on appeal. 20240392-CA 8 2026 UT App 59 State v. Bunton should have been dismissed for cause requires reversal of the conviction.” State v. Carrera, 2022 UT App 100, ¶ 83 , 517 P.3d 440 (cleaned up). ¶14 Our supreme court has articulated the following standard to determine whether a district court abused its discretion in declining to remove a prospective juror for cause: Once statements are made during voir dire that facially raise a question of partiality | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Garcia
green
1 sentence2022But “because we conclude that there are no errors to accumulate here, the cumulative error doctrine is inapplicable in this case.” State v. Modes, 2020 UT App 136 , ¶ 12 n.5, 475 P.3d 153 (quotation simplified). 20190832-CA 10 2022 UT App 77 State v. Garcia ANALYSIS I. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. Guerro
green
1 sentence2021But “because we conclude that there are no errors to accumulate here, the cumulative error doctrine is inapplicable in this case.” State v. Modes, 2020 UT App 136 , ¶ 12 n.5, 475 P.3d 153 (cleaned up). 20190534-CA 20 2021 UT App 136 | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Campos
green
2 sentences2017“Under the doctrine of cumulative prejudice, we will reverse ‘if the cumulative effect of the several errors undermines our confidence that a fair trial was had.’” See State v. Campos, 2013 UT App 213, ¶ 61 , 309 P.3d 1160 (ellipsis omitted) (quoting State v. Dunn, 850 P.2d 1201, 1229 (Utah 1993)). “ ‘In assessing a claim of cumulative error, we consider all the identified errors, as well as any errors we assume may have occurred.’” State v. Cheek, 2015 UT App 243, ¶ 75 , 361 P.3d 679 (quoting Dunn, 850 P.2d at 1229 ). 2017“Under the doctrine of cumulative prejudice, we will reverse ‘if the cumulative effect of the several errors undermines our confidence that a fair trial was had.’” See State v. Campos, 2013 UT App 213, ¶ 61 , 309 P.3d 1160 (ellipsis omitted) (quoting State v. Dunn, 850 P.2d 1201, 1229 (Utah 1993)). “ ‘In assessing a claim of cumulative error, we consider all the identified errors, as well as any errors we assume may have occurred.’” State v. Cheek, 2015 UT App 243, ¶ 75 , 361 P.3d 679 (quoting Dunn, 850 P.2d at 1229 ). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State v. Cheek
green
2 sentences2017“Under the doctrine of cumulative prejudice, we will reverse ‘if the cumulative effect of the several errors undermines our confidence that a fair trial was had.’” See State v. Campos, 2013 UT App 213, ¶ 61 , 309 P.3d 1160 (ellipsis omitted) (quoting State v. Dunn, 850 P.2d 1201, 1229 (Utah 1993)). “ ‘In assessing a claim of cumulative error, we consider all the identified errors, as well as any errors we assume may have occurred.’” State v. Cheek, 2015 UT App 243, ¶ 75 , 361 P.3d 679 (quoting Dunn, 850 P.2d at 1229 ). 2017“Under the doctrine of cumulative prejudice, we will reverse ‘if the cumulative effect of the several errors undermines our confidence that a fair trial was had.’” See State v. Campos, 2013 UT App 213, ¶ 61 , 309 P.3d 1160 (ellipsis omitted) (quoting State v. Dunn, 850 P.2d 1201, 1229 (Utah 1993)). “ ‘In assessing a claim of cumulative error, we consider all the identified errors, as well as any errors we assume may have occurred.’” State v. Cheek, 2015 UT App 243, ¶ 75 , 361 P.3d 679 (quoting Dunn, 850 P.2d at 1229 ). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State v. Perea
green
2 sentences2017When reviewing a claim of cumulative error, we “apply the standard *637 of review applicable to each underlying claim of error.” State v. Perea, 2013 UT 68, ¶ 33 , 322 P.3d 624 (citation and internal' quotation marks omitted). 2017When reviewing a claim of cumulative error, we “apply the standard *637 of review applicable to each underlying claim of error.” State v. Perea, 2013 UT 68, ¶ 33 , 322 P.3d 624 (citation and internal' quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
State v. Kohl
green
2 sentences2013But "[f the claims are found on appeal to not constitute error, or the errors are found to be so minor as to result in no harm, the doctrine will not be applied." State v. Gonzales, 2005 UT 72, ¶ 74 , 125 P.3d 878 (declining to apply *904 the cumulative error doctrine where the claims on appeal did not constitute error or were harmless); State v. Kohl, 2000 UT 35, ¶ 25 , 999 P.2d 7 (determining that there was no cumulative error where the defendant's claims either did not amount to error or were so minor that they did not result in harm); see also State v. Colwell, 2000 UT 8, ¶ 44 , 994 P.2d 1 2013But "[f the claims are found on appeal to not constitute error, or the errors are found to be so minor as to result in no harm, the doctrine will not be applied." State v. Gonzales, 2005 UT 72, ¶ 74 , 125 P.3d 878 (declining to apply *904 the cumulative error doctrine where the claims on appeal did not constitute error or were harmless); State v. Kohl, 2000 UT 35, ¶ 25 , 999 P.2d 7 (determining that there was no cumulative error where the defendant's claims either did not amount to error or were so minor that they did not result in harm); see also State v. Colwell, 2000 UT 8, ¶ 44 , 994 P.2d 1 | 1 | 2013–2013 |
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.
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.