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judge committed plain error in New Jersey

17 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Galiciagreen
nj · 2012 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020We "review [a] trial [judge's] decision not to give [a self-defense] instruction under a plain error standard, in accordance with Rule 2:10-2." State v. Galicia, 210 N.J. 364, 389 (2012).

11
Pellicer v. St. Barnabas Hospitalgreen
nj · 2009 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020Barnabas Hosp., 200 N.J. 22, 40 (2009).

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State v. Martinigreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020We now turn to Spence's argument that the trial judge committed plain error by not sua sponte instructing the jury on self-defense. "'[C]lear and correct jury instructions are essential for a fair trial' because the jury charge 'is a road map to guide the jury, and without an appropriate charge a jury can take a wrong turn in its deliberations.'" State v. Martini, 187 N.J. 469, 477 (2006) (alteration in original) (quoting State v. Koskovich, 168 N.J. 488, 507-08 (2001)).

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Chirino v. Proud 2 Haul, Inc.green
njsuperctappdiv · 2017 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019We generally "decline to consider questions or issues not properly presented to the trial court when an opportunity for such a presentation is available." Chirino v. Proud 2 Haul, Inc., 458 N.J.

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State v. Moraisgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017We begin by addressing defendant's contention that the judge committed plain error when the judge failed to charge passion/provocation manslaughter as a lesser-included offense of murder. 4 A-2815-14T1 Defense counsel did not object to the jury charge even though defendant had the obligation "to challenge instructions at the time of trial." State v. Morais, 359 N.J.

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State v. Sextongreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Sexton, supra, 311 N.J.Super at 82, 709 A.2d 288 .

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State v. Blowgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1975 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984Defendant contends that the judge committed plain error by omitting from his charge an instruction that to constitute a "theft from the person" the property stolen must at the time of the theft be "within the immediate custody and control of the victim." State v. Blow, 132 N.J.

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State v. Hainesgreen
nj · 1955 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982The charge complained of tracks a similar charge approved by the Supreme Court in State v. Haines, 18 N.J. 550, 564-565 (1955), and reads as follows: There were some questions asked of the witness Jerome Kostus which he did not answer.

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Panko v. Flintkote Co.green
nj · 1951 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
1 sentence

1978The test is not whether the irregular matter actually influenced the result, but whether it had the capacity of doing so. * * * [ Panko v. Flintkote, 7 N.J. 55, 61 (1951)] *207 Notwithstanding the lack of a motion for a mistrial, we have carefully examined the record for the purpose of determining whether the judge committed plain error, R. 2: 10-2, in not declaring a mistrial.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Muldrow neutral
nj · 2019
1 sentence

2025Battle v. Ricci, No. 08-1613 (3d Cir. July 10, 2008). [State v. Battle, No. A-5747-17 (App. Div. Feb. 20, 2019) (slip op. at 3-4), certif. denied, 238 N.J. 365 (2019).] Defendant then filed a motion to correct an illegal sentence because: (1) he received two extended terms; (2) the sentencing judge erred by double counting aggravating factor nine, N.J.S.A. 2C:44-1(a)(9); and (3) at the sentencing hearing, the judge committed plain error by repeating a quote from A-1364-23 4 President Kennedy's inaugural address, which had been included in a victim's impact statement.

12025–2025
State v. Robinson green
nj · 2009
1 sentence

2022Per Rule 5:5-2(a), a CIS "shall be filed and served in all contested family actions . . . in which there is any issue as to custody, support, alimony or equitable distribution." Additionally, under Rule 5:5-2(c), "[p]arties are under a continuing duty . . . to inform the court of any material changes in the information supplied on the [CIS]." "All amendments to the statement shall be filed . . . no later than [twenty] days before the final hearing." Ibid.

12022–2022
State v. Hampton green
nj · 1972
1 sentence

2022We disagree. 7 In his summation, defense counsel told the jury, "Now the question that we have . . . after hearing the State's case is who downloaded the videos?" 8 State v. Hampton, 61 N.J. 250 (1972).

12022–2022
State v. Randolph green
njsuperctappdiv · 2015
1 sentence

2017Hazelwood contends the trial judge committed plain error by failing to instruct the jury on "mere presence." Chandler, relying on State v. Randolph, 441 N.J.

12017–2017
State v. Amir Randolph(076506) (Hudson County and Statewide) green
nj · 2017
1 sentence

2017Super. 533 (App. Div. 2015), aff'd, 228 N.J. 566 (2017), also argues the judge erred by failing to sua sponte add the "mere presence" charge to the instruction on constructive possession; he also claims his trial counsel was 12 A-4812-14T2 ineffective for failing to request the charge until after the trial was completed.

12017–2017
State v. Dixon green
njsuperctappdiv · 2001
2 sentences

2006Defendant challenges his conviction for eluding, claiming that “the judge committed plain error in failing to charge an appropriate mental state with respect to that portion of the eluding statute [ ] which raises the offense from third degree to second degree ‘if the flight or attempt to elude creates a risk of death or injury to any person.’ ” The Appellate Division, principally in reliance on State v. Dixon, 346 N.J.Super. 126, 135-36 , 787 A.2d 211 (App.Div. 2001), certif. denied, 172 N.J. 181 , 796 A.2d 898 (2002), rejected defendant’s claim.

2006Defendant challenges his conviction for eluding, claiming that “the judge committed plain error in failing to charge an appropriate mental state with respect to that portion of the eluding statute [ ] which raises the offense from third degree to second degree ‘if the flight or attempt to elude creates a risk of death or injury to any person.’ ” The Appellate Division, principally in reliance on State v. Dixon, 346 N.J.Super. 126, 135-36 , 787 A.2d 211 (App.Div. 2001), certif. denied, 172 N.J. 181 , 796 A.2d 898 (2002), rejected defendant’s claim.

12006–2006
Bush v. Riker green
njsuperctappdiv · 1962
2 sentences

2001II When we consider on appeal the Chancery Division’s denial of a trustee’s application to charge its attorneys’ fees against the trust estate, we conduct our review, as did Judge Goldmann in Bush v. Riker, 77 N.J.Super. 243, 248 , 186 A.2d 117 (App.Div.1962), pursuant to the abuse of discretion standard.

2001II When we consider on appeal the Chancery Division’s denial of a trustee’s application to charge its attorneys’ fees against the trust estate, we conduct our review, as did Judge Goldmann in Bush v. Riker, 77 N.J.Super. 243, 248 , 186 A.2d 117 (App.Div.1962), pursuant to the abuse of discretion standard.

12001–2001
Wilson v. Tard green
njd · 1984
1 sentence

2000Citing the federal decision of Wilson v. Tard, 593 F.Supp. 1091 (D.N.J.1984), we held that the trial judge committed plain error by failing to charge the jury that the State bore the burden of disproving the defendant’s reasonable belief that the gun he had in his possession was not loaded.

12000–2000
State v. Green green
njsuperctappdiv · 1974
2 sentences

1998In analyzing the efficacy of this contention, we are guided by our decision in State v. Green, 129 N.J.Super. 157 , 322 A.2d 495 (App.Div.1974).

1998In analyzing the efficacy of this contention, we are guided by our decision in State v. Green, 129 N.J.Super. 157 , 322 A.2d 495 (App.Div.1974).

11998–1998
State v. Kociolek green
nj · 1957
2 sentences

1997VIII Defendant also urges us to find that the trial judge committed plain error by failing to give a Kociolek charge (State v. Kociolek, 23 N.J. 400 , 129 A.2d 417 (1957)), as to the statements to Thomas and defendant’s two friends.

1997VIII Defendant also urges us to find that the trial judge committed plain error by failing to give a Kociolek charge (State v. Kociolek, 23 N.J. 400 , 129 A.2d 417 (1957)), as to the statements to Thomas and defendant’s two friends.

11997–1997
State v. Gantt green
njsuperctappdiv · 1984
1 sentence

1985In State v. Gantt, 195 N.J.

11985–1985
State v. Blow green
nj · 1975
1 sentence

1984Super. 487, 491 (App.Div. 1975), certif. den., 68 N.J. 152 (1975).

11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-4 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-5 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-7 (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

NJ 17 (1978–2025) DC 14 (1972–2013) MS 6 (1998–2020) DE 3 (1985–2014) HI 3 (2000–2011) CT 2 (2003–2024) OH 2 (1999–2024)

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.

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