test for harmless error in Kentucky

15 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2024 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Thacker v. Commonwealthgreen ky · 2006 · cited in 4 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2006–2024 2 sentences 2024“The test for harmless error is whether there is any substantial possibility that the outcome of the case would have been different without the presence of that error.” Exantus v. Commonwealth, 612 S.W.3d 871 , 890 (Ky. 2020) (quoting Thacker v. Commonwealth, 194 S.W.3d 287, 291 (Ky. 2006)). 2007See, e.g., Thacker v. Commonwealth, 194 S.W.3d 287, 291 (Ky.2006) ("The test for harmless error is whether there is any substantial possibility that the outcome of the case would have been different without the presence of that error.”). .	4	4
Commonwealth v. McIntoshgreen ky · 1983 · cited in 7 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 1987–2024 2 sentences 2010The test for harmless error is "whether on the whole case there is a substantial possibility that the result would have been any different." Commonwealth v. McIntosh, 646 S.W.2d 43, 45 (Ky.1983). 2010The test for harmless error is “whether on the whole case there is a substantial possibility that the result would have been any different.” Commonwealth v. McIntosh, 646 S.W.2d 43, 45 (Ky.1983).	3	7
Taylor v. Commonwealthgreen ky · 1999 · cited in 4 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2009–2018 2 sentences 2018"The test for harmless error is whether there is any reasonable possibility that, absent the error, the verdict would have been different." Taylor v. Commonwealth , 995 S.W.2d 355 , 361 (Ky. 1999). 2016“The test for harmless error is whether there is any reasonable possibility that, absent the error, the verdict would have been different.” Taylor v. Commonwealth, 995 S.W.2d 355, 361 (Ky.1999).	3	4
Stewart v. Commonwealthgreen ky · 2010 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018The test for harmless error “is whether it appears ‘beyond a reasonable doubt that the error . . . did not contribute to the verdict obtained.’” Stewart v. Commonwealth, 306 S.W.3d 502, 508 (Ky. 2010) (quoting Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 2 (1999)).	1	1
Neder v. United Statesgreen scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018The test for harmless error “is whether it appears ‘beyond a reasonable doubt that the error . . . did not contribute to the verdict obtained.’” Stewart v. Commonwealth, 306 S.W.3d 502, 508 (Ky. 2010) (quoting Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 2 (1999)).	1	1
Stepp v. Commonwealthgreen ky · 1980 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 1 sentence 2007Stepp v. Commonwealth, 608 S.W.2d 371, 374 (Ky.1980) ("It is the whole circumstances which surround the incident that must be considered by the trial judge in deciding whether an instruction on self-defense is proper or whether an instruction on self-defense with limitations is proper.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

Case	Cited	Years
Crane v. Commonwealth green ky · 1987 2 sentences 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983). 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983).	1	1995–1995
Coleman v. Acme Markets, Inc. green scotus · 1987 2 sentences 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983). 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983).	1	1995–1995
Rochon v. Acadia Parish Sheriff Department green scotus · 1987 2 sentences 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983). 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983).	1	1995–1995
Kennedy v. Beyer green scotus · 1987 2 sentences 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983). 1995Crane v. Commonwealth, Ky., 726 S.W.2d 302 , cert. denied, 484 U.S. 834 , 108 S.Ct. 111 , 98 L.Ed.2d 70 (1987); Commonwealth v. McIntosh, Ky., 646 S.W.2d 43 (1983).	1	1995–1995

Where else courts name it

WI 75 (1974–2026) FL 36 (1982–2026) TX 35 (1982–2019) ID 30 (1983–2021) KY 15 (1987–2024) MD 14 (1976–2017) IL 13 (1987–2025) LA 13 (1987–2022) PA 13 (2005–2023) GA 12 (1988–2025) WA 10 (1986–2020) CA 10 (1983–2026) UT 8 (1989–2021) WY 8 (2003–2017) IN 7 (1986–2015) DC 7 (1993–2020) MS 6 (2007–2014) NC 5 (1976–1989) NM 4 (2001–2009) OR 4 (1993–2017) IA 4 (1999–2024) AK 3 (1977–2009) NY 3 (1970–2009) OH 3 (2016–2019) WV 3 (2013–2017) VA 2 (2006–2014) NV 2 (1984–1984) CO 2 (1970–2005)

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