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challenged jury instruction in New Jersey

15 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2023 5 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Nelsongreen
nj · 2002 · cited in 6 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2022
2 sentences

2022We "evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous." Ibid. (quoting State v. Nelson, 173 N.J. 417, 447 (2002)).

2020A reviewing court "must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous . . . ." State v. Nelson, 173 N.J. 417, 447 (2002).

66
Stephanie Washington v. Carlos Perez, Olympia Trails & Olympia Trails Bus Company (072522)green
nj · 2014 · cited in 6 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2021
2 sentences

2021A-3538-18 10 Our "review of a challenged jury instruction entails not only scrutiny of the charge itself, but an inquiry as to whether an erroneous charge may have affected the trial's result." Washington v. Perez, 219 N.J. 338, 351 (2014).

2020"Appellate review of a challenged jury instruction entails not only scrutiny of the charge itself, but an inquiry as to whether an erroneous charge may have affected the trial's result." Washington, 219 N.J. at 351 .

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State v. Harmongreen
nj · 1986 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023We conclude the error was clearly capable of producing an unjust result because such a suggestion -- that being a supervisor (element three) is sufficient to establish that a defendant occupied a high-level position (element four) -- could have led the jury to find the State proved defendants were “high - level” leaders merely by proving they were “supervisor[s].” See State v. Harmon, 104 N.J. 189, 213 (1986) (“Jury instructions must . . . adequately 26 define the offense and cover all the essential elements . . . .

11
Mandal v. Port Authority of New York & New Jerseygreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022We will not reverse an error in jury instructions unless the error "produc[ed] an A-2501-18 12 unjust result or prejudice[ed] substantial rights." Ibid. (quoting Mandal v. Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J., 430 N.J.

11
State of New Jersey v. Victor Gonzalezgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2016 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022"Contradictory and inconsistent charges are inherently inadequate as they create a reasonable likelihood that a juror understood the instructions in an unconstitutional manner." State v. Gonzalez, 444 N.J.

11
Crego v. Carpgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1996 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019The standard for assessing the soundness of a challenged jury instruction is "'how and in what sense, under the evidence before them, and the circumstances of the trial, would ordinary . . . jurors understand the instructions as a whole.'" Ibid. (citing Crego v. Carp, 295 N.J.

11
State v. Torresgreen
nj · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Super. at 594 (quoting State v. Torres, 183 N.J. 554, 564 (2005)).

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John M. Ryder v. Westinghouse Electric Corporationgreen
ca3 · 1997 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Notably, “in construing a jury charge, a court must examine the charge as a whole, rather than focus on individual errors in isolation.” Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 18 , 800 A.2d 826 (citing Ryder v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 128 F.3d 128, 137 (3d Cir.1997), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1116 , 118 S.Ct. 1052 , 140 L.Ed.2d 115 (1998)).

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Viscik v. Fowler Equipment Co., Inc. green
nj · 2002
2 sentences

2020Additionally, the reviewing court must "examine the charge as a whole, rather than focus on individual errors in isolation." Ibid. (quoting Viscik, 173 N.J. at 18 ).

2014Notably, “in construing a jury charge, a court must examine the charge as a whole, rather than focus on individual errors in isolation.” Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 18 , 800 A.2d 826 (citing Ryder v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 128 F.3d 128, 137 (3d Cir.1997), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1116 , 118 S.Ct. 1052 , 140 L.Ed.2d 115 (1998)).

22014–2020
State v. Savage green
nj · 2002
2 sentences

2019The standard for assessing the soundness of a challenged jury instruction is "'how and in what sense, under the evidence before them, and the circumstances of the trial, would ordinary . . . jurors understand the instructions as a whole.'" Ibid. (citing Crego v. Carp, 295 N.J.

2018The standard for assessing the soundness of a challenged jury instruction is "how and in what A-4034-16T1 10 sense, under the evidence before them, and the circumstances of the trial, would ordinary . . . jurors understand the instructions as a whole." Ibid.

22018–2019
State v. Martin green
nj · 1990
1 sentence

2022We "evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous." Ibid. (quoting State v. Nelson, 173 N.J. 417, 447 (2002)).

12022–2022
State v. Noble green
njsuperctappdiv · 2008
1 sentence

2018In reviewing a challenged jury instruction, the appellate court "must read the charge 'as a whole [to determine] whether there was' plain error." Noble, 398 N.J.

12018–2018
Gass v. Commissioner green
scotus · 1998
1 sentence

2014Notably, “in construing a jury charge, a court must examine the charge as a whole, rather than focus on individual errors in isolation.” Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 18 , 800 A.2d 826 (citing Ryder v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 128 F.3d 128, 137 (3d Cir.1997), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1116 , 118 S.Ct. 1052 , 140 L.Ed.2d 115 (1998)).

12014–2014
Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. Ryder green
scotus · 1998
1 sentence

2014Notably, “in construing a jury charge, a court must examine the charge as a whole, rather than focus on individual errors in isolation.” Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 18 , 800 A.2d 826 (citing Ryder v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 128 F.3d 128, 137 (3d Cir.1997), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1116 , 118 S.Ct. 1052 , 140 L.Ed.2d 115 (1998)).

12014–2014
Estate of Phillips v. City of Milwaukee green
scotus · 1998
1 sentence

2014Notably, “in construing a jury charge, a court must examine the charge as a whole, rather than focus on individual errors in isolation.” Viscik, supra, 173 N.J. at 18 , 800 A.2d 826 (citing Ryder v. Westinghouse Electric Corp., 128 F.3d 128, 137 (3d Cir.1997), cert. denied, 522 U.S. 1116 , 118 S.Ct. 1052 , 140 L.Ed.2d 115 (1998)).

12014–2014
State v. Simon green
nj · 1999
2 sentences

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A. 2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A. 2d 221 (1990), and "[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court's] admonition." State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A. 2d 193 (1969).

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A. 2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A. 2d 221 (1990), and "[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court's] admonition." State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A. 2d 193 (1969).

12002–2002
State v. Clausell green
nj · 1990
2 sentences

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A. 2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A. 2d 221 (1990), and "[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court's] admonition." State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A. 2d 193 (1969).

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A. 2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A. 2d 221 (1990), and "[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court's] admonition." State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A. 2d 193 (1969).

12002–2002
State v. Manley green
nj · 1969
2 sentences

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A.2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A.2d 221 (1990), and “[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court’s] admonition.” State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A.2d 193 (1969).

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A. 2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A. 2d 221 (1990), and "[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court's] admonition." State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A. 2d 193 (1969).

12002–2002
City of Newark v. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission green
nj · 1969
2 sentences

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A.2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A.2d 221 (1990), and “[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court’s] admonition.” State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A.2d 193 (1969).

2002It also is well-settled that a reviewing court must evaluate a challenged jury instruction in the context of the entire charge to determine whether the challenged language was misleading or ambiguous, State v. Simon, 161 N.J. 416, 477 , 737 A. 2d 1 (1999); State v. Clausell, 121 N.J. 298, 330 , 580 A. 2d 221 (1990), and "[t]here can be no assumption that the jury did not faithfully follow the [court's] admonition." State v. Manley, 54 N.J. 259, 271 , 255 A. 2d 193 (1969).

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:29-2 (7) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-1 (6) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-7.2 (5) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1 (5) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:1-13 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:12-1b (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:2-3 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:20-3 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-5 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-7 (4) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-4 (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

CT 82 (1983–2025) WA 74 (1984–2026) PA 35 (1996–2023) OH 28 (1981–2026) FL 26 (1978–2026) CA 20 (1976–2024) NY 18 (1996–2023) NJ 15 (2002–2023) IN 14 (1986–2025) IL 12 (1989–2021) GA 11 (1985–2024) WI 11 (1981–2019) UT 9 (1985–2020) NC 9 (1986–2021) VA 9 (1986–2023) RI 8 (1998–2023) AK 7 (1982–2025) CO 5 (1986–2025) DC 5 (1987–2019) TN 5 (1994–2002) SC 4 (1993–2012) TX 4 (2005–2021) NM 4 (2002–2025) MT 4 (1982–2021) WY 3 (1994–2024) MO 3 (2006–2017) AZ 3 (1991–2023) DE 3 (2003–2023) AL 3 (2005–2013) KS 3 (2016–2024) LA 3 (1981–1991) MN 2 (2014–2016) IA 2 (2006–2025) SD 2 (2000–2009) OR 2 (2019–2026) ND 2 (1980–1990) MD 2 (2003–2008) ID 2 (2003–2025) NH 2 (1982–1998)

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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