claim for plain error in Alabama

16 Alabama opinions name it 1 courts 1999–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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 (12)

Case	Followed	Cited
Dill v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004 2 sentences 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001). 2000While the relevancy of a few of the details is questionable, we agree with the attorney general that this claim does not present plain error under Dill v. State, 600 So.2d 343, 364 (Ala.Crim.App.1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala.1992).	1	2
Belisle v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014Although Shanklin contends that his convictions for murder made capital because it was committed during the course of a robbery and murder made capital because it was committed during the course of a burglary violate double-jeopardy principles, this precise issue was decided adversely to Shanklin in Belisle v. State, 11 So.3d 256, 280 (Ala.Crim.App. 2007), in which this Court held: “Belisle was charged and convicted for two counts of capital murder for murdering Joyce Moore during the course of a burglary and a robbery, violations of §§ 13A-5-40(a)(2) and (a)(4), AlaCode 1975.	1	1
United States v. William David Dawsongreen ca5 · 1977 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014See Rule 45A, Ala. R,App. P. “‘The presumption of innocence, although not articulated in the Constitution, is a basic component of our system of criminal justice.’ United States v. Dawson, 563 F.2d 149, 151 (5th Cir.1977) (citations omitted).	1	1
Hayes v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013Lane cites Hayes v. State, 65 So.3d 486, 491 (Ala.Crim.App.2010), for the proposition that “[p]roof of the theft of certain property that varies from the description of the stolen property identified in the indictment is a fatal variance.” According to Lane, he was “forced to defend against a new element of the crime — the theft of a wallet.” (Lane’s brief, at 87.) Additionally, Lane asserts that “the jury was not instructed to limit their deliberations to the offense charged — the theft of a vehicle — and the State’s reliance on the unexpected line of attack was prejudicial error.” (Lane’s br	1	1
Ex Parte Brooksgreen ala · 1997 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 1 sentence 2010“The party alleging discriminatory use of a peremptory strike bears the burden of establishing a prima facie case of discrimination.” Ex parte Brooks, 695 So.2d 184, 190 (Ala.1997).	1	1
Knight v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008See Knight, supra, and Rule 45A, Ala.R.App.P.	1	1
Ex Parte Watkinsgreen ala · 1987 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 1 sentence 2007Rule 45A, Ala.R.App.P. *892 “To find plain error in the context of a Batson or J.E.B. violation, the record must supply an inference that the prosecutor was ‘engaged in the practice of purposeful discrimination.’ Ex parte Watkins, 509 So.2d 1074, 1076 (Ala.1987).	1	1
Yeomans v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004“Alabama courts have repeatedly held that the trial court has broad discretion in determining the admissibility of evidence, and that the trial court’s determination will not be reversed unless the court has abused its discretion.” Yeomans v. State, 898 So.2d 878, 894 (Ala.Crim.App.2004).	1	1
Griffin v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 1 sentence 2003However, because [the appellant] was sentenced to death, we will review the claim for plain error." Griffin v. State, 790 So.2d 267, 313 (Ala.Crim.App. 1999).	1	1
Knight v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 1 sentence 1999See Rule 45A, Ala.R.App.P. "`The scope of cross-examination in a criminal proceeding is within the discretion of the trial judge and it is not reviewable except for the trial judge's prejudicial abuse of discretion. . . . "`While rather wide latitude is allowed on cross-examination, the court has reasonable discretion in confining the examination to prevent diversion to outside issues.'" Steeley v. State, 622 So.2d 421 , 423-24 (Ala.Cr.App. 1992), cert. quashed, 622 So.2d 426 (Ala. 1993) (quoting Beavers v. State, 565 So.2d 688 , 690 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990)) (other citations omitted).	1	1
Steeley v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 1 sentence 1999See Rule 45A, Ala.R.App.P. "`The scope of cross-examination in a criminal proceeding is within the discretion of the trial judge and it is not reviewable except for the trial judge's prejudicial abuse of discretion. . . . "`While rather wide latitude is allowed on cross-examination, the court has reasonable discretion in confining the examination to prevent diversion to outside issues.'" Steeley v. State, 622 So.2d 421 , 423-24 (Ala.Cr.App. 1992), cert. quashed, 622 So.2d 426 (Ala. 1993) (quoting Beavers v. State, 565 So.2d 688 , 690 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990)) (other citations omitted).	1	1
Beavers v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (19)

Case	Cited	Years
Ex Parte Loggins green ala · 2000 2 sentences 2017App. 2000), aff'd, 808 So.2d 1215 (Ala. 2001). 'The question of admissibility of evidence is generally left to the discretion of the trial court, and the trial court's determination on that question will not be reversed except upon a clear showing of abuse of discretion.' Ex parte Loggins , 771 So.2d 1093 , 1103 (Ala. 2000). 2017App. 2000), aff'd, 808 So.2d 1215 (Ala. 2001). 'The question of admissibility of evidence is generally left to the discretion of the trial court, and the trial court's determination on that question will not be reversed except upon a clear showing of abuse of discretion.' Ex parte Loggins , 771 So.2d 1093 , 1103 (Ala. 2000).	2	2017–2017
Ex Parte Taylor green ala · 2001 2 sentences 2017App. 2000), aff'd, 808 So.2d 1215 (Ala. 2001). 'The question of admissibility of evidence is generally left to the discretion of the trial court, and the trial court's determination on that question will not be reversed except upon a clear showing of abuse of discretion.' Ex parte Loggins , 771 So.2d 1093 , 1103 (Ala. 2000). 2017App. 2000), aff'd, 808 So.2d 1215 (Ala. 2001). 'The question of admissibility of evidence is generally left to the discretion of the trial court, and the trial court's determination on that question will not be reversed except upon a clear showing of abuse of discretion.' Ex parte Loggins , 771 So.2d 1093 , 1103 (Ala. 2000).	2	2017–2017
Taylor v. State green alacrimapp · 2000 2 sentences 2017Russell contends that the "trial court committed plain error by failing to instruct the jury that the extensive evidence of collateral bad acts that were admitted over defense counsel's objections could be used for limited purposes, and not as evidence of bad or guilty character." 28 (Russell's brief, p. 69.) Specifically, Russell challenges the lack of a limiting instruction regarding evidence that he pointed a cellular telephone at a police officer in an attempt to resist arrest in 2008, evidence that implied that he stole the firearm used in the shooting, and evidence that he told McCurdy t 2017Russell contends that the "trial court committed plain error by failing to instruct the jury that the extensive evidence of collateral bad acts that were admitted over defense counsel's objections could be used for limited purposes, and not as evidence of bad or guilty character." 28 (Russell's brief, p. 69.) Specifically, Russell challenges the lack of a limiting instruction regarding evidence that he pointed a cellular telephone at a police officer in an attempt to resist arrest in 2008, evidence that implied that he stole the firearm used in the shooting, and evidence that he told McCurdy t	2	2017–2017
Ex Parte Dill green ala · 1992 2 sentences 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001). 2000While the relevancy of a few of the details is questionable, we agree with the attorney general that this claim does not present plain error under Dill v. State, 600 So.2d 343, 364 (Ala.Crim.App.1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala.1992).	2	2000–2004
South Carolina v. Gathers red scotus · 1989 2 sentences 2014“In Payne v. Tennessee, 501 U.S. 808 , 111 S.Ct. 2597 , 115 L.Ed.2d 720 (1991), the United States Supreme Court overruled two cases that had held that victim-impact evidence and argument cquM not be presented during the penalty phase of a capital-murder trial: Booth v. Maryland, 482 U.S. 496 , 107 S.Ct. 2529 , 96 L.Ed.2d 440 (1987), and South Carolina v. Gathers, 490 U.S. 805 , 109 S.Ct. 2207 , 104 L.Ed.2d 876 (1989). 2014“In Payne v. Tennessee, 501 U.S. 808 , 111 S.Ct. 2597 , 115 L.Ed.2d 720 (1991), the United States Supreme Court overruled two cases that had held that victim-impact evidence and argument cquM not be presented during the penalty phase of a capital-murder trial: Booth v. Maryland, 482 U.S. 496 , 107 S.Ct. 2529 , 96 L.Ed.2d 440 (1987), and South Carolina v. Gathers, 490 U.S. 805 , 109 S.Ct. 2207 , 104 L.Ed.2d 876 (1989).	1	2014–2014
Payne v. Tennessee green scotus · 1991 2 sentences 2014“In Payne v. Tennessee, 501 U.S. 808 , 111 S.Ct. 2597 , 115 L.Ed.2d 720 (1991), the United States Supreme Court overruled two cases that had held that victim-impact evidence and argument cquM not be presented during the penalty phase of a capital-murder trial: Booth v. Maryland, 482 U.S. 496 , 107 S.Ct. 2529 , 96 L.Ed.2d 440 (1987), and South Carolina v. Gathers, 490 U.S. 805 , 109 S.Ct. 2207 , 104 L.Ed.2d 876 (1989). 2014“In Payne v. Tennessee, 501 U.S. 808 , 111 S.Ct. 2597 , 115 L.Ed.2d 720 (1991), the United States Supreme Court overruled two cases that had held that victim-impact evidence and argument cquM not be presented during the penalty phase of a capital-murder trial: Booth v. Maryland, 482 U.S. 496 , 107 S.Ct. 2529 , 96 L.Ed.2d 440 (1987), and South Carolina v. Gathers, 490 U.S. 805 , 109 S.Ct. 2207 , 104 L.Ed.2d 876 (1989).	1	2014–2014
Booth v. Maryland red scotus · 1987 2 sentences 2014“In Payne v. Tennessee, 501 U.S. 808 , 111 S.Ct. 2597 , 115 L.Ed.2d 720 (1991), the United States Supreme Court overruled two cases that had held that victim-impact evidence and argument cquM not be presented during the penalty phase of a capital-murder trial: Booth v. Maryland, 482 U.S. 496 , 107 S.Ct. 2529 , 96 L.Ed.2d 440 (1987), and South Carolina v. Gathers, 490 U.S. 805 , 109 S.Ct. 2207 , 104 L.Ed.2d 876 (1989). 2014“In Payne v. Tennessee, 501 U.S. 808 , 111 S.Ct. 2597 , 115 L.Ed.2d 720 (1991), the United States Supreme Court overruled two cases that had held that victim-impact evidence and argument cquM not be presented during the penalty phase of a capital-murder trial: Booth v. Maryland, 482 U.S. 496 , 107 S.Ct. 2529 , 96 L.Ed.2d 440 (1987), and South Carolina v. Gathers, 490 U.S. 805 , 109 S.Ct. 2207 , 104 L.Ed.2d 876 (1989).	1	2014–2014
Jolly v. State green alacrimapp · 1981 1 sentence 2014Thus, we examine this claim for plain error. “ ‘In Jolly [v. State, 395 So.2d 1135 (Ala.Crim.App.1981) ], citing McEl-roy’s Alabama Evidence, this court held: “““It generally is agreed that the photograph of the victim of the homicide, taken before the alleged murder, is admissible for the purpose of identification.	1	2014–2014
Anderson v. State neutral alacrimapp · 1988 1 sentence 2007In Part III of his brief, Lewis argues that the trial court erred when it failed to conduct a charge conference before counsel gave their closing arguments, at which the court could review the parties requested jury instructions. 11 Lewis cites this Court’s decision in Anderson v. State, 533 So.2d 714 (Ala.Crim.App.1988), for the proposition that a trial court’s “failure to do so does not mandate reversal unless the court refuses to follow the rule after its attention has been called to it or prejudice results therefrom.” (Lewis’s brief, p. 30.) Because Lewis did not object to the court’s fail	1	2007–2007
Mathis v. State green alactapp · 1916 2 sentences 2007We have examined Dr. Enstice’s testimony, and we find no violation of the rule announced in Mathis v. State, 15 Ala.App. 245 , 73 So. 122 (1916). 2007We have examined Dr. Enstice’s testimony, and we find no violation of the rule announced in Mathis v. State, 15 Ala.App. 245 , 73 So. 122 (1916).	1	2007–2007
Faircloth v. State green alacrimapp · 1984 1 sentence 2005Faircloth v. State, 471 So.2d 485 (Ala.Cr.	1	2005–2005
Connolly v. State green alacrimapp · 1991 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004
United States v. Fred W. Sans, Frank A. Weaner, Raymond O. McDonald Jr. green ca11 · 1984 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004
Butler v. Wainwright green scotus · 1985 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004
Sans v. United States green scotus · 1985 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004
Pollard v. White green scotus · 1985 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004
Hill v. North Carolina green scotus · 1993 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004
Tran Van Khiem v. United States green scotus · 1993 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004
Kesner v. United States green scotus · 1993 1 sentence 2004United States v. Sans , 731 F.2d 1521 , 1529-30 (11th Cir. 1984), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 1111 , 105 S.Ct. 791 , 83 L.Ed.2d 785 (1985); Connolly [v. State , 602 So.2d 443 (Ala.Cr.App. 1990).]' Dill v. State , 600 So.2d 343 , 353-54 (Ala.Crim.App. 1991), aff'd, 600 So.2d 372 (Ala. 1992), cert. denied, 507 U.S. 924 , 113 S.Ct. 1293 , 122 L.Ed.2d 684 (1993)." Baker v. State , [Ms. CR-95-0292, Jan. 12, 2001] ___ So.2d ___, ___ (Ala.Crim.App. 2001).	1	2004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-49 (14) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-53 (14) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-40 (13) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-45 (11) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-47 (11) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-51 (8) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-52 (7) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-46 (6) AL § Ala. Code § 12-16-150 (5) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-50 (5) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-48 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 15-18-82.1 (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

MO 70 (1990–2025) MI 37 (2001–2025) GA 35 (2011–2026) OK 28 (1998–2026) DE 21 (2014–2026) AL 16 (1999–2017) IL 15 (2008–2025) DC 13 (2001–2022) OH 12 (2002–2024) CO 8 (2007–2026) MN 6 (2015–2024) UT 6 (2008–2020) WY 4 (1994–2013) VT 4 (2004–2017) NV 3 (2015–2026) MD 2 (2012–2015) NE 2 (2019–2025) NC 2 (2007–2019) OR 2 (2025–2025)

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