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unpreserved issue for plain error in Michigan

115 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 2008–2026 34 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Carinesgreen
mich · 1999 · cited in 49 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2008–2026
2 sentences

2019We review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.1 People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 764-765 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999).

2019We review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.1 People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 764-765 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999).

1449
People v. Konopka (On Remand)green
michctapp · 2015 · cited in 4 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2017–2023
2 sentences

2023See People v Konopka (On Remand), 309 Mich App 345, 356 ; 869 NW2d 651 (2015).

2023See People v Konopka (On Remand), 309 Mich App 345, 356 ; 869 NW2d 651 (2015).

34
People of Michigan v. Vicki Renee Dickinsongreen
michctapp · 2017 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See People v Dickinson, 321 Mich App 1, 15 ; 909 NW2d 24 (2017).

2023See People v Dickinson, 321 Mich App 1, 15 ; 909 NW2d 24 (2017).

22
Rivette v. Rose-Molinagreen
michctapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Rivette, 278 Mich App at 328 .

2019See Rivette, 278 Mich App at 328 .

22
People v. Noblegreen
michctapp · 2000 · cited in 3 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024
2 sentences

2024A. STANDARD OF REVIEW “When an issue is not properly preserved for appellate review, this Court reviews the unpreserved issue for plain error affecting a defendant’s substantial rights.” People v Francis, __ Mich App __, __; __ NW3d __ (2023) (Docket No. 364998); slip opn at 3, citing People v Noble, 238 Mich App 647, 658 ; 608 NW2d 123 (1999).

2024A. STANDARD OF REVIEW “When an issue is not properly preserved for appellate review, this Court reviews the unpreserved issue for plain error affecting a defendant’s substantial rights.” People v Francis, __ Mich App __, __; __ NW3d __ (2023) (Docket No. 364998); slip opn at 3, citing People v Noble, 238 Mich App 647, 658 ; 608 NW2d 123 (1999).

13
People v. Mussergreen
michctapp · 2004 · cited in 3 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2015People v Musser, 259 Mich App 215, 218 ; 673 NW2d 800 (2003). 13 Because this argument was never raised before the trial court, it is unpreserved, Metamora Water Serv, Inc, 276 Mich App at 382, and we review it for plain error affecting defendant’s substantial rights, Carines, 460 Mich at 763 . 14 We review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting defendant’s substantial rights.

2015People v Musser, 259 Mich App 215, 218 ; 673 NW2d 800 (2003). 13 Because this argument was never raised before the trial court, it is unpreserved, Metamora Water Serv, Inc, 276 Mich App at 382, and we review it for plain error affecting defendant’s substantial rights, Carines, 460 Mich at 763 . 14 We review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting defendant’s substantial rights.

13
People v. Chelmickigreen
michctapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022People v Chelmicki, 305 Mich App 58, 62 ; 850 NW2d 612 (2014).

2022People v Chelmicki, 305 Mich App 58, 62 ; 850 NW2d 612 (2014).

12
People v. Roscoegreen
michctapp · 2014 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022People v Roscoe, 303 Mich App 633, 648 ; 846 NW2d 402 (2014).

2022People v Roscoe, 303 Mich App 633, 648 ; 846 NW2d 402 (2014).

12
People v. Randolphgreen
mich · 2017 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
People v. Stevensgreen
mich · 2015 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
People v. Gibbsgreen
michctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Demski v. Petlickgreen
michctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Wolford v. Duncangreen
michctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
People v. Putmangreen
michctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
People v. Abrahamgreen
michctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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 (41)

CaseCitedYears
In Re Utrera green
michctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2020Because he never objected to any services when the trial court adopted the service plan, this issue is unpreserved, In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), and we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App at 8 . “[W]hen a child is removed from the parents’ custody, the petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to rectify the conditions that caused the child’s removal by adopting a service plan.” In re Fried, 266 Mich App 535, 542 ; 702 NW2d 192 (2005).

2017Because father did not raise a challenge to the reasonableness of petitioner’s efforts until the termination hearing, see In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), quoting In re Terry, 240 Mich App 14, 27 ; 610 NW2d 563 (2000), we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

102017–2023
People v. Hanks green
michctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2025Hanks, 276 Mich App at 92 .

2025Hanks, 276 Mich App at 92 .

52017–2025
People v. Lockridge green
mich · 2015
2 sentences

2021Id. at 201-202 . -2- “To establish entitlement to relief under plain-error review, the defendant must establish that an error occurred, that the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, and that the plain error affected substantial rights.” People v Lockridge, 498 Mich 358, 392-393 ; 870 NW2d 502 (2015).

2021Id. at 201-202 . -2- “To establish entitlement to relief under plain-error review, the defendant must establish that an error occurred, that the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, and that the plain error affected substantial rights.” People v Lockridge, 498 Mich 358, 392-393 ; 870 NW2d 502 (2015).

42016–2021
People v. Dunbar green
michctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2008People v. Carines, 460 Mich. 750, 774 , 597 N.W.2d 130 (1999); Dunbar, supra at 251 , 690 N.W.2d 476 .

2008People v. Carines, 460 Mich. 750, 774 , 597 N.W.2d 130 (1999); Dunbar, supra at 251 , 690 N.W.2d 476 .

42008–2008
People v. Solloway green
michctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2021Id. at 201-202 . -2- “To establish entitlement to relief under plain-error review, the defendant must establish that an error occurred, that the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, and that the plain error affected substantial rights.” People v Lockridge, 498 Mich 358, 392-393 ; 870 NW2d 502 (2015).

2021Id. at 201-202 .

32020–2021
In re Frey green
michctapp · 2012
2 sentences

2020Because he never objected to any services when the trial court adopted the service plan, this issue is unpreserved, In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), and we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App at 8 . “[W]hen a child is removed from the parents’ custody, the petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to rectify the conditions that caused the child’s removal by adopting a service plan.” In re Fried, 266 Mich App 535, 542 ; 702 NW2d 192 (2005).

2017Because father did not raise a challenge to the reasonableness of petitioner’s efforts until the termination hearing, see In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), quoting In re Terry, 240 Mich App 14, 27 ; 610 NW2d 563 (2000), we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

32017–2020
In Re Fried green
michctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2020Because he never objected to any services when the trial court adopted the service plan, this issue is unpreserved, In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), and we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App at 8 . “[W]hen a child is removed from the parents’ custody, the petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to rectify the conditions that caused the child’s removal by adopting a service plan.” In re Fried, 266 Mich App 535, 542 ; 702 NW2d 192 (2005).

2020Because he never objected to any services when the trial court adopted the service plan, this issue is unpreserved, In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), and we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App at 8 . “[W]hen a child is removed from the parents’ custody, the petitioner is required to make reasonable efforts to rectify the conditions that caused the child’s removal by adopting a service plan.” In re Fried, 266 Mich App 535, 542 ; 702 NW2d 192 (2005).

32017–2020
In re VanDalen green
michctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2017In re VanDalen, 293 Mich App 120, 135 ; 809 NW2d 412 (2011).

2017In re VanDalen, 293 Mich App 120, 135 ; 809 NW2d 412 (2011).

32015–2017
People v. Cameron green
michctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2023Id. “[T]he defendant bears the burden to show that (1) an error occurred, (2) the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, and (3) the plain error prejudiced substantial rights, i.e., the error affected the outcome of the lower court proceedings.” People v Cameron, 291 Mich App 599, 618 ; 806 NW2d 371 (2011). -3- B.

2023Id. “[T]he defendant bears the burden to show that (1) an error occurred, (2) the error was plain, i.e., clear or obvious, and (3) the plain error prejudiced substantial rights, i.e., the error affected the outcome of the lower court proceedings.” People v Cameron, 291 Mich App 599, 618 ; 806 NW2d 371 (2011). -3- B.

22023–2023
Duray Development, LLC v. Perrin green
michctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2018Duray Dev, 288 Mich App at 150 .

2018Duray Dev, 288 Mich App at 150 .

22018–2018
In re Terry green
michctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2017Because father did not raise a challenge to the reasonableness of petitioner’s efforts until the termination hearing, see In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), quoting In re Terry, 240 Mich App 14, 27 ; 610 NW2d 563 (2000), we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

2017Because father did not raise a challenge to the reasonableness of petitioner’s efforts until the termination hearing, see In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), quoting In re Terry, 240 Mich App 14, 27 ; 610 NW2d 563 (2000), we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

22017–2017
In Re Terry green
michctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2017Because father did not raise a challenge to the reasonableness of petitioner’s efforts until the termination hearing, see In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), quoting In re Terry, 240 Mich App 14, 27 ; 610 NW2d 563 (2000), we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

2017Because father did not raise a challenge to the reasonableness of petitioner’s efforts until the termination hearing, see In re Frey, 297 Mich App 242, 247 ; 824 NW2d 569 (2012), quoting In re Terry, 240 Mich App 14, 27 ; 610 NW2d 563 (2000), we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights, In re Utrera, 281 Mich App 1, 8 ; 761 NW2d 253 (2008).

22017–2017
People v. Brown green
michctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2017Id.

2015People v Brown, 279 Mich App 116, 134 ; 755 NW2d 664 (2008).

22015–2017
People v. Jones green
mich · 2003
2 sentences

2015People v Jones, 468 Mich 345, 355 ; 662 NW2d 376 (2003).

2015People v Jones, 468 Mich 345, 355 ; 662 NW2d 376 (2003).

22014–2015
People v. Trakhtenberg green
mich · 2012
2 sentences

2025See People v Anderson, 341 Mich App 272 , 279-280; 989 NW2d 832 (2022), citing People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999). “ ‘The question whether trial counsel performed ineffectively is a mixed question of law and fact; this Court reviews for clear error the trial court’s findings of fact and reviews de novo questions of constitutional law.’ ” In re Londowski, 340 Mich App 495 , 516; 986 NW2d 659 (2022), quoting People v Trakhtenberg, 493 Mich 38, 47 ; 826 NW2d 136 (2012).

2025See People v Anderson, 341 Mich App 272 , 279-280; 989 NW2d 832 (2022), citing People v Carines, 460 Mich 750, 763 ; 597 NW2d 130 (1999). “ ‘The question whether trial counsel performed ineffectively is a mixed question of law and fact; this Court reviews for clear error the trial court’s findings of fact and reviews de novo questions of constitutional law.’ ” In re Londowski, 340 Mich App 495 , 516; 986 NW2d 659 (2022), quoting People v Trakhtenberg, 493 Mich 38, 47 ; 826 NW2d 136 (2012).

12025–2025
People v. Duenaz green
michctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2024“This Court reviews de novo both constitutional claims and preliminary questions of law regarding admissibility of evidence.” People v Duenaz, 306 Mich App 85, 90 ; 854 NW2d 531 (2014).

2024“This Court reviews de novo both constitutional claims and preliminary questions of law regarding admissibility of evidence.” People v Duenaz, 306 Mich App 85, 90 ; 854 NW2d 531 (2014).

12024–2024
People v. Cooper green
michctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2024People v Cooper, 309 Mich App 74, 87-88 ; 867 NW2d 452 (2015).

2024People v Cooper, 309 Mich App 74, 87-88 ; 867 NW2d 452 (2015).

12024–2024
People v. Bowling green
michctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2023People v Bowling, 299 Mich App 552, 557 ; 830 NW2d 800 (2013).

2023People v Bowling, 299 Mich App 552, 557 ; 830 NW2d 800 (2013).

12023–2023
Dugan v. Ohio green
scotus · 1928
2 sentences

2023We disagree. 5 Ward v Monroeville, 409 US 57 ; 93 S Ct 80 ; 34 L Ed 2d 267 (1972); Dugan v Ohio, 277 US 61 ; 48 S Ct 439 ; 72 L Ed 784 (1928); Tumey v Ohio, 273 US 510 ; 47 S Ct 437 ; 71 L Ed 749 (1927). 6 People v Johnson, 509 Mich 1094 ; 976 NW2d 862 (2022). -15- Because defendant did not preserve this issue for appeal by challenging the assessment of costs and fees against him at sentencing, we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.

2023We disagree. 5 Ward v Monroeville, 409 US 57 ; 93 S Ct 80 ; 34 L Ed 2d 267 (1972); Dugan v Ohio, 277 US 61 ; 48 S Ct 439 ; 72 L Ed 784 (1928); Tumey v Ohio, 273 US 510 ; 47 S Ct 437 ; 71 L Ed 749 (1927). 6 People v Johnson, 509 Mich 1094 ; 976 NW2d 862 (2022). -15- Because defendant did not preserve this issue for appeal by challenging the assessment of costs and fees against him at sentencing, we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.

12023–2023
Tumey v. Ohio green
scotus · 1927
2 sentences

2023We disagree. 5 Ward v Monroeville, 409 US 57 ; 93 S Ct 80 ; 34 L Ed 2d 267 (1972); Dugan v Ohio, 277 US 61 ; 48 S Ct 439 ; 72 L Ed 784 (1928); Tumey v Ohio, 273 US 510 ; 47 S Ct 437 ; 71 L Ed 749 (1927). 6 People v Johnson, 509 Mich 1094 ; 976 NW2d 862 (2022). -15- Because defendant did not preserve this issue for appeal by challenging the assessment of costs and fees against him at sentencing, we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.

2023We disagree. 5 Ward v Monroeville, 409 US 57 ; 93 S Ct 80 ; 34 L Ed 2d 267 (1972); Dugan v Ohio, 277 US 61 ; 48 S Ct 439 ; 72 L Ed 784 (1928); Tumey v Ohio, 273 US 510 ; 47 S Ct 437 ; 71 L Ed 749 (1927). 6 People v Johnson, 509 Mich 1094 ; 976 NW2d 862 (2022). -15- Because defendant did not preserve this issue for appeal by challenging the assessment of costs and fees against him at sentencing, we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.

12023–2023
Ward v. Village of Monroeville green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2023We disagree. 5 Ward v Monroeville, 409 US 57 ; 93 S Ct 80 ; 34 L Ed 2d 267 (1972); Dugan v Ohio, 277 US 61 ; 48 S Ct 439 ; 72 L Ed 784 (1928); Tumey v Ohio, 273 US 510 ; 47 S Ct 437 ; 71 L Ed 749 (1927). 6 People v Johnson, 509 Mich 1094 ; 976 NW2d 862 (2022). -15- Because defendant did not preserve this issue for appeal by challenging the assessment of costs and fees against him at sentencing, we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.

2023We disagree. 5 Ward v Monroeville, 409 US 57 ; 93 S Ct 80 ; 34 L Ed 2d 267 (1972); Dugan v Ohio, 277 US 61 ; 48 S Ct 439 ; 72 L Ed 784 (1928); Tumey v Ohio, 273 US 510 ; 47 S Ct 437 ; 71 L Ed 749 (1927). 6 People v Johnson, 509 Mich 1094 ; 976 NW2d 862 (2022). -15- Because defendant did not preserve this issue for appeal by challenging the assessment of costs and fees against him at sentencing, we review this unpreserved issue for plain error affecting substantial rights.

12023–2023
People v. Campbell green
michctapp · 2016
2 sentences

2023People v Campbell, 316 Mich App 279, 283 ; 894 NW2d 72 (2016).

2023People v Campbell, 316 Mich App 279, 283 ; 894 NW2d 72 (2016).

12023–2023
Tamara Woodring v. Phoenix Insurance Company green
michctapp · 2018
12022–2022
Kern v. Blethen-Coluni green
michctapp · 2000
12022–2022
Vushaj v. Farm Bureau General Insurance green
michctapp · 2009
12022–2022
People v. Cain green
mich · 2015
12022–2022
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
12021–2021
People v. Osby green
michctapp · 2011
12019–2019
In re Beers green
michctapp · 2018
12019–2019
People v. Pesquera green
michctapp · 2001
12019–2019
People v. Pipes green
mich · 2006
12019–2019
People v. Heft green
michctapp · 2012
12018–2018
People v. Reid green
michctapp · 2011
12016–2016
People v. Kowalski green
mich · 2011
12016–2016
People v. Brown green
michctapp · 2011
12015–2015
People v. Ryan green
michctapp · 2012
12015–2015
People v. Stevens green
michctapp · 2014
12015–2015
People v. Watson green
michctapp · 2001
12015–2015
People v. Bulmer green
michctapp · 2003
12015–2015
People v. Thomas green
michctapp · 2004
12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.227b (27) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.520b (23) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.12 (22) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.520c (16) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.224f (15) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 712A.19b (13) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.316 (13) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.529 (13) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.10 (11) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.1k (11) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.34 (9) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 777.34 (8)

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

MI 115 (2008–2026) MO 4 (1999–2020) OH 3 (1999–2000) IL 2 (2024–2025)

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