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evidence supports instruction in North Carolina

17 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2023 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Weavergreen
ncctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021App. 413 , 415–16, 371 S.E.2d 759, 760 (1988). [T]he process resembles “pigeonholing” as the statutes supply the trial judge with the step-by-step formula; i.e., to review the evidence, to determine whether the evidence supports the factors listed in gross aggravation, aggravation, or mitigation, to weigh the factors supported by the evidence, and to determine the level of punishment.

2021App. 413 , 415–16, 371 S.E.2d 759, 760 (1988). [T]he process resembles “pigeonholing” as the statutes supply the trial judge with the step-by-step formula; i.e., to review the evidence, to determine whether the evidence supports the factors listed in gross aggravation, aggravation, or mitigation, to weigh the factors supported by the evidence, and to determine the level of punishment.

22
State v. Leegreen
nc · 2018 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020CORBETT & MARTENS Opinion of the Court [the] defendant’s evidence.” State v. Dooley, 285 N.C. 158, 163 , 203 S.E.2d 815, 818 (1974); see also Lee, 370 N.C. at 677 , 811 S.E.2d at 568 (Martin, C.J., concurring) (asserting that the principle articulated in Dooley “should apply equally to defense of another” where the evidence supports such an instruction).

2020CORBETT & MARTENS Opinion of the Court [the] defendant’s evidence.” State v. Dooley, 285 N.C. 158, 163 , 203 S.E.2d 815, 818 (1974); see also Lee, 370 N.C. at 677 , 811 S.E.2d at 568 (Martin, C.J., concurring) (asserting that the principle articulated in Dooley “should apply equally to defense of another” where the evidence supports such an instruction).

22
State v. Dooleygreen
nc · 1974 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020CORBETT & MARTENS Opinion of the Court [the] defendant’s evidence.” State v. Dooley, 285 N.C. 158, 163 , 203 S.E.2d 815, 818 (1974); see also Lee, 370 N.C. at 677 , 811 S.E.2d at 568 (Martin, C.J., concurring) (asserting that the principle articulated in Dooley “should apply equally to defense of another” where the evidence supports such an instruction).

2020CORBETT & MARTENS Opinion of the Court [the] defendant’s evidence.” State v. Dooley, 285 N.C. 158, 163 , 203 S.E.2d 815, 818 (1974); see also Lee, 370 N.C. at 677 , 811 S.E.2d at 568 (Martin, C.J., concurring) (asserting that the principle articulated in Dooley “should apply equally to defense of another” where the evidence supports such an instruction).

22
State v. Mahaleygreen
nc · 1992 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See State v. Mahaley, 332 N.C. 583, 597 , *96 423 S.E.2d 58, 66 (1992) (noting that the f(1) mitigating circumstance must be submitted “without regard to the wishes of the State or the defendant”), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1089 , 130 L.

2004See State v. Mahaley, 332 N.C. 583, 597 , *96 423 S.E.2d 58, 66 (1992) (noting that the f(1) mitigating circumstance must be submitted “without regard to the wishes of the State or the defendant”), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1089 , 130 L.

22
Huffman v. Norrisgreen
scotus · 1995 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004See State v. Mahaley, 332 N.C. 583, 597 , *96 423 S.E.2d 58, 66 (1992) (noting that the f(1) mitigating circumstance must be submitted “without regard to the wishes of the State or the defendant”), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1089 , 130 L.

2004See State v. Mahaley, 332 N.C. 583, 597 , *96 423 S.E.2d 58, 66 (1992) (noting that the f(1) mitigating circumstance must be submitted “without regard to the wishes of the State or the defendant”), cert. denied, 513 U.S. 1089 , 130 L.

22
State v. Liggonsgreen
ncctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The failure to instruct the jury on a lesser included offense when the evidence supports such an instruction “constitutes reversible error that cannot be cured by a verdict finding the defendant guilty of the greater offense.” State v. Liggons, 194 N.C.

2015App. 734, 742 , 670 S.E.2d 333, 339 (2009) (citation omitted).

11
State v. Bestgreen
ncctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Best, 79 N.C.App. at 737 , 340 S.E.2d at 527 (explaining "[i]t is difficult to imagine a homicide case in which the evidence supports an instruction on self defense but not an instruction on voluntary manslaughter based upon an excessive force theory").

2010See Best, 79 N.C.App. at 737 , 340 S.E.2d at 527 (explaining "[i]t is difficult to imagine a homicide case in which the evidence supports an instruction on self defense but not an instruction on voluntary manslaughter based upon an excessive force theory").

11
Martishius v. Carolco Studios, Inc.green
nc · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008"In ruling on the motion, the trial court must consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, giving him the benefit of all reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom and resolving all conflicts in the evidence in his favor. " Martishius v. Carolco Studios, Inc., 355 N.C. 465, 473 , 562 S.E.2d 887, 892 (2002) (citation and quotations omitted) (emphasis added).

2008"In ruling on the motion, the trial court must consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, giving him the benefit of all reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom and resolving all conflicts in the evidence in his favor. " Martishius v. Carolco Studios, Inc., 355 N.C. 465, 473 , 562 S.E.2d 887, 892 (2002) (citation and quotations omitted) (emphasis added).

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State v. Baregreen
nc · 1983 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004State v. Bare, 309 N.C. 122 , 127, 305 S.E.2d 513 , 517 (1983) ("It is only those special instructions which are supported by the evidence that must be given to the jury.") (citing State v. Bock, 288 N.C. 145 ,158-59, 217 S.E.2d 513 , 522 (1975)).

2004State v. Bare, 309 N.C. 122 , 127, 305 S.E.2d 513 , 517 (1983) ("It is only those special instructions which are supported by the evidence that must be given to the jury.") (citing State v. Bock, 288 N.C. 145 ,158-59, 217 S.E.2d 513 , 522 (1975)).

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State v. Mashgreen
nc · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 348 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 537-38 (1988).

2004State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 348 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 537-38 (1988).

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State v. . Thomasgreen
nc · 1922 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See State v. Thomas, 184 N.C. 757 , 114 S.E. 834 (1922).

1986See State v. Thomas, 184 N.C. 757 , 114 S.E. 834 (1922).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Geisslercrain green
ncctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2021Id. at 416 , 371 S.E.2d at 760 . “[I]f the trial court determines that [t]he mitigating factors substantially outweigh any aggravating factors, the trial court must impose a Level Five punishment.” Geisslercrain, 233 N.C.

2021Id. at 416 , 371 S.E.2d at 760 . “[I]f the trial court determines that [t]he mitigating factors substantially outweigh any aggravating factors, the trial court must impose a Level Five punishment.” Geisslercrain, 233 N.C.

22021–2021
Beck v. Alabama green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2023If there is a conflict in the evidence and the evidence supports an instruction 5 Contrary to the dissent’s assertion, this rule does not clash with Beck v. Alabama, 447 U.S. 625 , 100 S. Ct. 2382 (1980).

2023If there is a conflict in the evidence and the evidence supports an instruction 5 Contrary to the dissent’s assertion, this rule does not clash with Beck v. Alabama, 447 U.S. 625 , 100 S. Ct. 2382 (1980).

12023–2023
State v. Martin green
ncctapp · 1976
1 sentence

2011State v. Martin, 29 N.C.

12011–2011
State v. Bock green
nc · 1975
2 sentences

2004State v. Bare, 309 N.C. 122 , 127, 305 S.E.2d 513 , 517 (1983) ("It is only those special instructions which are supported by the evidence that must be given to the jury.") (citing State v. Bock, 288 N.C. 145 ,158-59, 217 S.E.2d 513 , 522 (1975)).

2004State v. Bare, 309 N.C. 122 , 127, 305 S.E.2d 513 , 517 (1983) ("It is only those special instructions which are supported by the evidence that must be given to the jury.") (citing State v. Bock, 288 N.C. 145 ,158-59, 217 S.E.2d 513 , 522 (1975)).

12004–2004
State v. Ataei-Kachuei green
ncctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2003State v. Ataei-Kachuei, 68 N.C.

12003–2003
State v. Hankerson green
nc · 1975
2 sentences

1988State v. Hankerson, 288 N.C. at 651 , 220 S.E. 2d at 589 .

1988State v. Hankerson, 288 N.C. at 651 , 220 S.E. 2d at 589 .

11988–1988
State v. Segarra green
ncctapp · 1975
1 sentence

1976“If the State’s evidence shows an armed robbery as charged in the indictment and there is no conflicting evidence relating to the elements of the crime charged an instruction on common law robbery is not required.” State v. Lee, 282 N.C. 566, 569-570 , 193 S.E. 2d 705 (1973) ; State v. Segarra, 26 N.C.

11976–1976
State v. Lee green
nc · 1973
2 sentences

1976“If the State’s evidence shows an armed robbery as charged in the indictment and there is no conflicting evidence relating to the elements of the crime charged an instruction on common law robbery is not required.” State v. Lee, 282 N.C. 566, 569-570 , 193 S.E. 2d 705 (1973) ; State v. Segarra, 26 N.C.

1976“If the State’s evidence shows an armed robbery as charged in the indictment and there is no conflicting evidence relating to the elements of the crime charged an instruction on common law robbery is not required.” State v. Lee, 282 N.C. 566, 569-570 , 193 S.E. 2d 705 (1973) ; State v. Segarra, 26 N.C.

11976–1976

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1214 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27 (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

NY 44 (1983–2023) TX 39 (1885–2026) IN 30 (1983–2019) CA 29 (1948–2024) MI 28 (1982–2026) AZ 25 (1970–2025) TN 24 (1999–2025) WA 23 (1993–2022) NC 17 (1976–2023) IL 15 (1921–2025) OH 13 (1999–2026) MS 13 (2005–2025) MO 13 (1917–2024) ID 11 (1956–2020) CO 8 (1983–2025) FL 8 (1970–2016) PA 7 (1981–2025) OK 5 (1973–2016) AL 5 (2000–2015) NM 5 (1989–2019) ND 4 (1988–2013) MA 4 (1975–2017) VT 4 (2006–2026) WY 3 (1998–2010) CT 3 (1980–2002) GA 3 (1978–2005) UT 3 (1986–2026) MN 3 (1987–2025) LA 2 (2019–2019) NE 2 (1938–2007) WI 2 (1992–1992) SD 2 (2016–2026)

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