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18 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2026 5 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
People v. Grantgreen2 sentences2002Rather, "[a]n appellate court properly may review forfeited claims of error when the forfeited claim involves a plain error affecting the defendant's substantial rights." People v. Coy, 243 Mich.App. 283, 287 , 620 N.W.2d 888 (2000), citing People v. Grant, 445 Mich. 535, 547-549, 552-553 , 520 N.W.2d 123 (1994). 2002Rather, "[a]n appellate court properly may review forfeited claims of error when the forfeited claim involves a plain error affecting the defendant's substantial rights." People v. Coy, 243 Mich.App. 283, 287 , 620 N.W.2d 888 (2000), citing People v. Grant, 445 Mich. 535, 547-549, 552-553 , 520 N.W.2d 123 (1994). | 2 | 3 |
People v. Vaughngreen2 sentences2016Reversal on the basis of a forfeited claim of error is not appropriate unless the defendant can establish: “(1) that the error occurred, (2) that the error was ‘plain,’ (3) that the error affected substantial rights, and (4) that the error either resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.” Id. -5- In Brady, 373 US at 87 , the Supreme Court recognized a defendant’s right to evidence, holding that “the suppression by the prosecution of evidence favorable to an accused upon request viola 2015“In analyzing a forfeited claim of error, a defendant is not entitled to relief unless he can establish (1) that the error occurred, (2) that the error was ‘plain,’ (3) that the error affected substantial rights, and (4) that the error either resulted in the conviction -4- of an actually innocent defendant or seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.” Id., citing Carines, 460 Mich at 763 . | 1 | 5 |
People v. Millergreen2 sentences2026“The third requirement generally requires a showing of prejudice, i.e., that the error affected the outcome of the lower court proceedings.” People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999). “[R]eversal is warranted only when the plain, forfeited error resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or when an error seriously affected the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings independent of the defendant’s innocence.” Davis, 509 Mich at 67-86 (quotation marks and citation omitted). “[A] criminal defendant has a constitutional right to be tried b 2026“The third requirement generally requires a showing of prejudice, i.e., that the error affected the outcome of the lower court proceedings.” People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999). “[R]eversal is warranted only when the plain, forfeited error resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or when an error seriously affected the fairness, integrity or public reputation of judicial proceedings independent of the defendant’s innocence.” Davis, 509 Mich at 67-86 (quotation marks and citation omitted). “[A] criminal defendant has a constitutional right to be tried b | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
People v. Carines
green
2 sentences2025In order to receive relief on a forfeited claim of constitutional error, a defendant must prove that (1) error occurred, (2) the error “was plain, i.e., clear or obvious,” and (3) “the plain error affected substantial rights.” People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999). 2025In order to receive relief on a forfeited claim of constitutional error, a defendant must prove that (1) error occurred, (2) the error “was plain, i.e., clear or obvious,” and (3) “the plain error affected substantial rights.” People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999). | 10 | 2001–2026 |
Brady v. Maryland
green
1 sentence2016Reversal on the basis of a forfeited claim of error is not appropriate unless the defendant can establish: “(1) that the error occurred, (2) that the error was ‘plain,’ (3) that the error affected substantial rights, and (4) that the error either resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.” Id. -5- In Brady, 373 US at 87 , the Supreme Court recognized a defendant’s right to evidence, holding that “the suppression by the prosecution of evidence favorable to an accused upon request viola | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Riley
green
1 sentence2016“Forfeited error remains subject to appellate review in limited circumstances.” Id. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
People v. Chenault
green
2 sentences2016People v Chenault, 495 Mich 142, 149 ; 845 NW2d 731 (2014). 2016People v Chenault, 495 Mich 142, 149 ; 845 NW2d 731 (2014). | 1 | 2016–2016 |
United States v. Olano
green
2 sentences2015In such cases: the failure to assert a constitutional right ordinarily constitutes a forfeiture of that right.37 In analyzing a forfeited claim of error, a defendant is not entitled to relief -2- unless he can establish (1) that the error occurred, (2) that the error was “plain,” (3) that the error affected substantial rights, and (4) that the error either resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings. [Id. at 654.] 37 [United States v] Olano, 507 US [725, 733; 113 S Ct 1770 ; 123 L Ed 2d 2015In such cases: the failure to assert a constitutional right ordinarily constitutes a forfeiture of that right.37 In analyzing a forfeited claim of error, a defendant is not entitled to relief -2- unless he can establish (1) that the error occurred, (2) that the error was “plain,” (3) that the error affected substantial rights, and (4) that the error either resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent defendant or seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings. [Id. at 654.] 37 [United States v] Olano, 507 US [725, 733; 113 S Ct 1770 ; 123 L Ed 2d | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Tate
green
1 sentence2015Further, even if each of the three Carines prongs is satisfied, reversal is only required if the forfeited error “resulted in the conviction of an actually innocent person or seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.” Tate, 244 Mich App at 567 , citing Carines, 460 Mich at 774 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Kowalski
green
1 sentence2015Kowalski, 489 Mich at 505 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
People v. Coy
green
2 sentences2002Rather, "[a]n appellate court properly may review forfeited claims of error when the forfeited claim involves a plain error affecting the defendant's substantial rights." People v. Coy, 243 Mich.App. 283, 287 , 620 N.W.2d 888 (2000), citing People v. Grant, 445 Mich. 535, 547-549, 552-553 , 520 N.W.2d 123 (1994). 2002Rather, "[a]n appellate court properly may review forfeited claims of error when the forfeited claim involves a plain error affecting the defendant's substantial rights." People v. Coy, 243 Mich.App. 283, 287 , 620 N.W.2d 888 (2000), citing People v. Grant, 445 Mich. 535, 547-549, 552-553 , 520 N.W.2d 123 (1994). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
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.