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defendant requests instruction in North Carolina

15 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2025 2 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Garnergreen
· 1995 · cited in 6 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2025
2 sentences

2025Where “a defendant requests an instruction which is supported by the evidence and is a correct statement of the law, the trial court must give the instruction, at least in substance.” State v. Garner, 340 N.C. 573, 594 (1995) (citations omitted).

2011“It is well established that *93 when a defendant requests an instruction which is supported by the evidence and is a correct statement of the law, the trial court must give the instruction, at least in substance.” State v. Garner, 340 N.C. 573, 594 , 459 S.E.2d 718, 729 (1995) (citations omitted).

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State v. Mashgreen
nc · 1988 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1999–2025
2 sentences

1999When a defendant requests an instruction for voluntary intoxication, he essentially concedes that he was in control of his physical actions but submits that his reason was so “ ‘overthrown as to render him utterly incapable of forming a deliberate and premeditated purpose to kill.’ ” State v. Boyd, 343 N.C. 699, 713 , 473 S.E.2d 327, 334 (1996) (quoting State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 346 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 536 (1988)), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 1096 , 136 L.

1999When a defendant requests an instruction for voluntary intoxication, he essentially concedes that he was in control of his physical actions but submits that his reason was so “ ‘overthrown as to render him utterly incapable of forming a deliberate and premeditated purpose to kill.’ ” State v. Boyd, 343 N.C. 699, 713 , 473 S.E.2d 327, 334 (1996) (quoting State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 346 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 536 (1988)), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 1096 , 136 L.

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State v. Gardnergreen
ncctapp · 1984 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2020
2 sentences

2020“A limiting instruction is required only when evidence of a prior conviction is elicited on cross-examination of a defendant and the defendant requests the instruction.” State v. Gardner, 68 N.C.

2020“A limiting instruction is required only when evidence of a prior conviction is elicited on cross-examination of a defendant and the defendant requests the instruction.” State v. Gardner, 68 N.C.

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State v. McPhailgreen
nc · 1991 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024While error is clearly invited when a defendant requests the instruction at issue, see State v. McPhail, 329 N.C. 636 , 643–44, 406 S.E.2d 591, 596 (1991) (finding invited error where the defendant specifically requested the trial court read the pattern jury instruction on confessions), this Court has held that defense counsel’s mere failure to object to proposed instruction does not constitute invited error.

2024While error is clearly invited when a defendant requests the instruction at issue, see State v. McPhail, 329 N.C. 636 , 643–44, 406 S.E.2d 591, 596 (1991) (finding invited error where the defendant specifically requested the trial court read the pattern jury instruction on confessions), this Court has held that defense counsel’s mere failure to object to proposed instruction does not constitute invited error.

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State v. Hammondsgreen
nc · 1976 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Proceeding from the premise that the prosecutor said something he did not say, the majority comments that “the only reasonable inference to be drawn from the evidence presented at trial is that it is highly unlikely that defendant would be able 9 Under this Court’s holding in State v. Hammonds, when a defendant requests an instruction on the commitment procedure and proceedings that follow a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity, and has presented evidence to support that verdict, the trial court must provide the appropriate instruction. 290 N.C. 1, 15 , 224 S.E.2d 595, 604 (1976).

2016Proceeding from the premise that the prosecutor said something he did not say, the majority comments that “the only reasonable inference to be drawn from the evidence presented at trial is that it is highly unlikely that defendant would be able 9 Under this Court’s holding in State v. Hammonds, when a defendant requests an instruction on the commitment procedure and proceedings that follow a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity, and has presented evidence to support that verdict, the trial court must provide the appropriate instruction. 290 N.C. 1, 15 , 224 S.E.2d 595, 604 (1976).

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State v. Boydgreen
· 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999When a defendant requests an instruction for voluntary intoxication, he essentially concedes that he was in control of his physical actions but submits that his reason was so “ ‘overthrown as to render him utterly incapable of forming a deliberate and premeditated purpose to kill.’ ” State v. Boyd, 343 N.C. 699, 713 , 473 S.E.2d 327, 334 (1996) (quoting State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 346 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 536 (1988)), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 1096 , 136 L.

1999When a defendant requests an instruction for voluntary intoxication, he essentially concedes that he was in control of his physical actions but submits that his reason was so “ ‘overthrown as to render him utterly incapable of forming a deliberate and premeditated purpose to kill.’ ” State v. Boyd, 343 N.C. 699, 713 , 473 S.E.2d 327, 334 (1996) (quoting State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 346 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 536 (1988)), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 1096 , 136 L.

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State v. Skippergreen
nc · 1994 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See State v. Skipper, 337 N.C. 1, 43 , 446 S.E.2d 252, 275 (1994), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 130 L.

1995See State v. Skipper, 337 N.C. 1, 43 , 446 S.E.2d 252, 275 (1994), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 130 L.

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State v. Fullwoodgreen
nc · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Fullwood, 323 N.C. at 390, 373 S.E.2d at 529 .

1992Fullwood, 323 N.C. at 390, 373 S.E.2d at 529 .

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State v. Watsongreen
nc · 1978 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See State v. Watson, 294 N.C. 159 , 240 S.E.2d 440 (1978).

1984See State v. Watson, 294 N.C. 159 , 240 S.E.2d 440 (1978).

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Gardner green
nc · 1986
2 sentences

2020App. 515, 522 , 316 S.E.2d 131, 134 (1984), aff’d, 315 N.C. 444 , 340 S.E.2d 701 (1986) (citations omitted).

2020App. 515, 522 , 316 S.E.2d 131, 134 (1984), aff’d, 315 N.C. 444 , 340 S.E.2d 701 (1986) (citations omitted).

22020–2020
Maxson v. Court of Appeal green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

2001“It is well established that when a defendant requests an instruction which is supported by the evidence and is a correct statement of the law, the trial court must give the instruction, at least in substance.” State v. Garner, 340 N.C. 573, 594 , 459 S.E.2d 718, 729 (1995), *396 cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1129 , 133 L.

2000We disagree. “[W]hen a defendant requests an instruction which is supported by the evidence and is a correct statement of the law, the trial court must give the instruction, at least in substance.” State v. Garner, 340 N.C. 573, 594 , 459 S.E.2d 718, 729 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1129 , 133 L.

22000–2001
Sweeney v. United States green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

2001“It is well established that when a defendant requests an instruction which is supported by the evidence and is a correct statement of the law, the trial court must give the instruction, at least in substance.” State v. Garner, 340 N.C. 573, 594 , 459 S.E.2d 718, 729 (1995), *396 cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1129 , 133 L.

2000We disagree. “[W]hen a defendant requests an instruction which is supported by the evidence and is a correct statement of the law, the trial court must give the instruction, at least in substance.” State v. Garner, 340 N.C. 573, 594 , 459 S.E.2d 718, 729 (1995), cert. denied, 516 U.S. 1129 , 133 L.

22000–2001
State v. Harding green
ncctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2024Specifically, in State v. Harding, we considered whether the trial court’s allegedly erroneous jury instruction constituted invited error where the defendant “failed to object, actively participated in crafting the challenged instruction, and affirmed it was ‘fine.’” 258 N.C.

12024–2024
Wayne v. Benson green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

1999When a defendant requests an instruction for voluntary intoxication, he essentially concedes that he was in control of his physical actions but submits that his reason was so “ ‘overthrown as to render him utterly incapable of forming a deliberate and premeditated purpose to kill.’ ” State v. Boyd, 343 N.C. 699, 713 , 473 S.E.2d 327, 334 (1996) (quoting State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 346 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 536 (1988)), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 1096 , 136 L.

11999–1999
Foti v. United States District Court for the Northern District of California green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

1999When a defendant requests an instruction for voluntary intoxication, he essentially concedes that he was in control of his physical actions but submits that his reason was so “ ‘overthrown as to render him utterly incapable of forming a deliberate and premeditated purpose to kill.’ ” State v. Boyd, 343 N.C. 699, 713 , 473 S.E.2d 327, 334 (1996) (quoting State v. Mash, 323 N.C. 339, 346 , 372 S.E.2d 532, 536 (1988)), cert. denied, 519 U.S. 1096 , 136 L.

11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (6) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-2000 (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

TX 52 (1986–2024) LA 41 (1984–2025) CA 27 (1970–2026) TN 19 (1999–2024) MO 18 (1917–2025) KS 17 (1907–2024) NC 15 (1984–2025) IN 14 (1983–2025) NY 13 (2011–2024) MN 12 (2004–2019) DC 11 (1988–2024) MA 10 (1989–2026) FL 10 (1996–2005) UT 9 (1983–2020) MI 9 (1976–2025) ID 8 (1980–2017) IL 8 (1999–2024) CO 6 (2003–2025) MD 5 (1985–2019) CT 5 (1989–2020) PA 3 (1998–2009) VA 3 (1991–2008) AL 3 (1989–2016) NM 3 (1980–2019) IA 3 (1967–2018) AZ 3 (1968–2014) SC 2 (1989–2015) NE 2 (1934–2016) OK 2 (1931–1973) NH 2 (1985–2015) WY 2 (1990–2008) NJ 2 (1995–2024) AK 2 (1984–1988) OH 2 (2006–2007)

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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