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DiGiambattista instruction in Massachusetts

18 Massachusetts opinions name it 3 courts 2009–2023 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Massachusetts 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. DiGiambattistagreen
mass · 2004 · cited in 11 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2010–2023
2 sentences

2023Although Miranda warnings were given to the defendant before police began recording the interview, trial counsel did not 8 request the jury be instructed that "they should weigh evidence of the defendant's alleged statement with great caution and care." Commonwealth v. DiGiambattista, 442 Mass. 423, 448 (2004) (DiGiambattista instruction).

2019The defendant also argued that his counsel had been ineffective because counsel did not request a DiGiambattista instruction on the ground that the beginning of the defendant's June 23, 2009 interrogation had not been recorded, including the portion where 12 the defendant assertedly was given Miranda warnings and waived his Miranda rights.11 See DiGiambattista, 442 Mass. at 447 .

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Commonwealth v. Barbosagreen
mass · 2010 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2014–2023
2 sentences

2023See Commonwealth v. Barbosa, 457 Mass. 773, 801 (2010), cert. denied, 563 U.S. 990 (2011).

2014Cf. Commonwealth v. Barbosa, 457 Mass. 773, 801-802 (2010), cert. denied, 131 S. Ct. 2441 (2011) (trial judge’s error in giving only part of DiGiambattista instruction did not prejudice defendant where his unrecorded police interview was “some of the weakest evidence against him”). 4.

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Commonwealth v. Jonesgreen
massappct · 2009 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011Because of the defendant’s injuries, he was confined to a hospital bed, but his responses to Robinson were coherent and made without hesitation, and despite his having ingested both alcohol and pain medication, nothing in the record indicates that he lacked the physical or mental capacity to participate willingly in the interview or to end it. 8 In sum, the interview was not a custodial interrogation; the defendant was not entitled to a DiGiambattista instruction based on Robinson’s failure to record the interview, see Commonwealth v. Jones, 75 Mass. App. Ct. 38, 45-46 (2009); and, therefore,

2011Because of the defendant’s injuries, he was confined to a hospital bed, but his responses to Robinson were coherent and made without hesitation, and despite his having ingested both alcohol and pain medication, nothing in the record indicates that he lacked the physical or mental capacity to participate willingly in the interview or to end it. 8 In sum, the interview was not a custodial interrogation; the defendant was not entitled to a DiGiambattista instruction based on Robinson’s failure to record the interview, see Commonwealth v. Jones, 75 Mass. App. Ct. 38, 45-46 (2009); and, therefore,

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Commonwealth v. Acevedogreen
mass · 2006 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Acevedo, 446 Mass. at 442 .

2023See Acevedo, 446 Mass. at 442 .

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Hoeffner v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See Commonwealth v. Barbosa, 457 Mass. 773, 801 (2010), cert. denied, 563 U.S. 990 (2011).

2023See Commonwealth v. Barbosa, 457 Mass. 773, 801 (2010), cert. denied, 563 U.S. 990 (2011).

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Commonwealth v. Vachergreen
mass · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See also Commonwealth v. Vacher. 469 Mass. 425, 444 (20I4) (absence of instruction did not create substantial likelihood of injustice where, even if jury disregarded defendant's statement to police, there was -45- ample evidence to support conviction).[19] Accordingly, Mercado has not demonstrated that counsel's failure to request a DiGiambattista instruction constituted ineffective assistance of counsel warranting a new trial.

2023See also Commonwealth v. Vacher. 469 Mass. 425, 444 (20I4) (absence of instruction did not create substantial likelihood of injustice where, even if jury disregarded defendant's statement to police, there was -45- ample evidence to support conviction).[19] Accordingly, Mercado has not demonstrated that counsel's failure to request a DiGiambattista instruction constituted ineffective assistance of counsel warranting a new trial.

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Commonwealth v. Woodbinegreen
mass · 2012 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Further, where, as here, "voluntariness is a live issue and the humane practice instruction is given, the jury should also be advised that the where the Commonwealth was not seeking to introduce evidence from those conversations. 26 absence of a recording permits (but does not compel) them to conclude that the Commonwealth has failed to prove voluntariness beyond a reasonable doubt." Id. at 448 .17 The defendant would not have been entitled to a DiGiambattista instruction on the basis of any putative incomplete recordings of the June 22, 2009 interrogations, because those interrogations were d

2019Further, where, as here, "voluntariness is a live issue and the humane practice instruction is given, the jury should also be advised that the where the Commonwealth was not seeking to introduce evidence from those conversations. 26 absence of a recording permits (but does not compel) them to conclude that the Commonwealth has failed to prove voluntariness beyond a reasonable doubt." Id. at 448 .17 The defendant would not have been entitled to a DiGiambattista instruction on the basis of any putative incomplete recordings of the June 22, 2009 interrogations, because those interrogations were d

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Commonwealth v. Woodsgreen
mass · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Commonwealth v. Woods, 466 Mass. 707 , 721 n.15, cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 2855 (2014) (defendant entitled to DiGiambattista instruction ‘“even where ... the defendant affirmatively requests that that the interview not be recorded”).

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Savidge v. Donahoegreen
scotus · 2014 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Commonwealth v. Woods, 466 Mass. 707 , 721 n.15, cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 2855 (2014) (defendant entitled to DiGiambattista instruction ‘“even where ... the defendant affirmatively requests that that the interview not be recorded”).

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Commonwealth v. Rousseaugreen
mass · 2013 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The DiGiambattista instruction “is required even when a defendant has refused a recording of his custodial interrogation.” Commonwealth v. Rousseau, 465 Mass. 372, 392 (2013).

2016The DiGiambattista instruction “is required even when a defendant has refused a recording of his custodial interrogation.” Commonwealth v. Rousseau, 465 Mass. 372, 392 (2013).

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Commonwealth v. Sheriffgreen
mass · 1997 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Commonwealth v. Sheriff, 425 Mass. 186, 193 (1997).

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Commonwealth v. Whitegreen
mass · 2008 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Under the circumstances, “it was entirely likely that the omission was inadvertent and that the judge would have rectified the error had it been brought to his attention. [Defense counsel] should have brought the omission to the judge’s attention by objecting at the end of the charge.” Commonwealth v. White, 452 Mass. 133, 139 (2008).

2014Under the circumstances, “it was entirely likely that the omission was inadvertent and that the judge would have rectified the error had it been brought to his attention. [Defense counsel] should have brought the omission to the judge’s attention by objecting at the end of the charge.” Commonwealth v. White, 452 Mass. 133, 139 (2008).

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Commonwealth v. Robinsongreen
massappct · 2011 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013As an initial matter, we find nothing wrong with the gist of the judge’s additional language, which we think “hews to the lines laid out in DiGiambattista.” Commonwealth v. Robinson, 78 Mass. App. Ct. 714, 722 (2011) (affirming trial judge’s DiGiambattista instruction that informed jury that “[y]ou may consider whether or not the defendant indicated that he wished to . . . not be recorded”).

2013As an initial matter, we find nothing wrong with the gist of the judge’s additional language, which we think “hews to the lines laid out in DiGiambattista.” Commonwealth v. Robinson, 78 Mass. App. Ct. 714, 722 (2011) (affirming trial judge’s DiGiambattista instruction that informed jury that “[y]ou may consider whether or not the defendant indicated that he wished to . . . not be recorded”).

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Commonwealth v. Groomegreen
mass · 2001 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011“A person is in custody whenever he is ‘deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way.’ ” Commonwealth v. Groome, 435 Mass. 201, 211 (2002), quoting from Commonwealth v. Haas, 373 Mass. 545, 551 (1977).

2011“A person is in custody whenever he is ‘deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way.’ ” Commonwealth v. Groome, 435 Mass. 201, 211 (2002), quoting from Commonwealth v. Haas, 373 Mass. 545, 551 (1977).

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Commonwealth v. Haasgreen
mass · 1977 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011“A person is in custody whenever he is ‘deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way.’ ” Commonwealth v. Groome, 435 Mass. 201, 211 (2002), quoting from Commonwealth v. Haas, 373 Mass. 545, 551 (1977).

2011“A person is in custody whenever he is ‘deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way.’ ” Commonwealth v. Groome, 435 Mass. 201, 211 (2002), quoting from Commonwealth v. Haas, 373 Mass. 545, 551 (1977).

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Commonwealth v. Pimentalgreen
mass · 2009 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Commonwealth v. Pimental, 454 Mass. 475, 479-480 (2009); Commonwealth v. Jones, 75 Mass. App. Ct. 38, 45-46 (2009).

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Uncapher v. Michigangreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Commonwealth v. Dagley, 442 Mass. 713, 721 (2004), cert, denied, 544 U.S. 930 (2005).

2009See Commonwealth v. Dagley, 442 Mass. 713, 721 (2004), cert, denied, 544 U.S. 930 (2005).

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Commonwealth v. Dagleygreen
mass · 2004 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Commonwealth v. Dagley, 442 Mass. 713, 721 (2004), cert, denied, 544 U.S. 930 (2005).

2009See Commonwealth v. Dagley, 442 Mass. 713, 721 (2004), cert, denied, 544 U.S. 930 (2005).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Hoyt green
mass · 2011
2 sentences

2019Contrast Commonwealth v. Hoyt, 461 Mass. 143, 153 (2011). 28 Nonetheless, it was error for defense counsel not to request a DiGiambattista instruction on the basis of an incomplete recording of the defendant's interrogation on June 23, 2009.

2019Contrast Commonwealth v. Hoyt, 461 Mass. 143, 153 (2011). 28 Nonetheless, it was error for defense counsel not to request a DiGiambattista instruction on the basis of an incomplete recording of the defendant's interrogation on June 23, 2009.

12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Wright green
mass · 1992
2 sentences

2019The absence of a DiGiambattista instruction in this case, however, was not likely to have influenced the jury's conclusion, see Wright, 411 Mass. at 682 , and did not result in a substantial likelihood of a miscarriage of justice.

2019The absence of a DiGiambattista instruction in this case, however, was not likely to have influenced the jury's conclusion, see Wright, 411 Mass. at 682 , and did not result in a substantial likelihood of a miscarriage of justice.

12019–2019
Commonwealth v. Weaver green
mass · 2016
2 sentences

2018Commonwealth v. Weaver , 474 Mass. 787 , 793, 54 N.E.3d 495 (2016), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 809 , 196 L.Ed.2d 595 (2017). 5 Wallace , like this case, involved a defendant's statements made to Canadian law enforcement officers.

2018Commonwealth v. Weaver , 474 Mass. 787 , 793, 54 N.E.3d 495 (2016), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 809 , 196 L.Ed.2d 595 (2017). 5 Wallace , like this case, involved a defendant's statements made to Canadian law enforcement officers.

12018–2018
Weaver v. Massachusetts green
scotus · 2017
2 sentences

2018Commonwealth v. Weaver , 474 Mass. 787 , 793, 54 N.E.3d 495 (2016), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 809 , 196 L.Ed.2d 595 (2017). 5 Wallace , like this case, involved a defendant's statements made to Canadian law enforcement officers.

2018Commonwealth v. Weaver , 474 Mass. 787 , 793, 54 N.E.3d 495 (2016), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 809 , 196 L.Ed.2d 595 (2017). 5 Wallace , like this case, involved a defendant's statements made to Canadian law enforcement officers.

12018–2018
Stevens v. Mississippi green
scotus · 2011
1 sentence

2014Cf. Commonwealth v. Barbosa, 457 Mass. 773, 801-802 (2010), cert. denied, 131 S. Ct. 2441 (2011) (trial judge’s error in giving only part of DiGiambattista instruction did not prejudice defendant where his unrecorded police interview was “some of the weakest evidence against him”). 4.

12014–2014

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, § 33E (9)

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