jury followed instruction in Michigan

14 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1965–2024 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
People v. Egglestongreen mich · 1915 · cited in 5 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1965–1978 2 sentences 1975We have said, however, that where conflicting instructions are given, one erroneous and the other without error, it may be presumed that the jury followed the instruction that was erroneous.” People v Eggleston, 186 Mich 510, 514-515 ; 152 NW 944 (1915). 1975We have said, however, that where conflicting instructions are given, one erroneous and the other without error, it may be presumed that the jury followed the instruction that was erroneous.” People v Eggleston, 186 Mich 510, 514-515 ; 152 NW 944 (1915).	1	5
People v. Abrahamgreen michctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019 2 sentences 2019See People v Abraham, 256 Mich App 265, 279 ; 662 NW2d 836 (2003). 2019See People v Abraham, 256 Mich App 265, 279 ; 662 NW2d 836 (2003).	1	1
People v. Sheltongreen michctapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976 2 sentences 1976People v Shelton, 64 Mich App 154, 158 ; 235 NW2d 93, 95 (1975), People v Eggleston, 186 Mich 510 ; 152 NW 944 (1915). 1976People v Shelton, 64 Mich App 154, 158 ; 235 NW2d 93, 95 (1975), People v Eggleston, 186 Mich 510 ; 152 NW 944 (1915).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (11)

Case	Cited	Years
People v. Graves green mich · 1998 2 sentences 2017We must presume that the jury followed this instruction, People v Graves, 458 Mich 476, 486 ; 581 NW2d 229 (1998), and we conclude that this instruction cured any possible prejudice, Seals, 285 Mich App at 22 . 2017We must presume that the jury followed this instruction, People v Graves, 458 Mich 476, 486 ; 581 NW2d 229 (1998), and we conclude that this instruction cured any possible prejudice, Seals, 285 Mich App at 22 .	4	2017–2021
People v. Seals green michctapp · 2009 2 sentences 2017We must presume that the jury followed this instruction, People v Graves, 458 Mich 476, 486 ; 581 NW2d 229 (1998), and we conclude that this instruction cured any possible prejudice, Seals, 285 Mich App at 22 . 2017We must presume that the jury followed this instruction, People v Graves, 458 Mich 476, 486 ; 581 NW2d 229 (1998), and we conclude that this instruction cured any possible prejudice, Seals, 285 Mich App at 22 .	2	2017–2017
People v. Long green michctapp · 2001 2 sentences 2024As defendant recognizes, the trial court instructed the jury that Ricardo’s death “had nothing to do with this case[.]” The trial court’s instructions were sufficient to dispel any possible prejudice and to protect defendant’s substantial rights, People v Long, 246 Mich App 582, 588 ; 633 NW2d 843 (2001), and defendant has not presented any basis for overcoming the presumption that the jury followed this instruction, Breidenbach, 489 Mich at 13 . 3. 2024As defendant recognizes, the trial court instructed the jury that Ricardo’s death “had nothing to do with this case[.]” The trial court’s instructions were sufficient to dispel any possible prejudice and to protect defendant’s substantial rights, People v Long, 246 Mich App 582, 588 ; 633 NW2d 843 (2001), and defendant has not presented any basis for overcoming the presumption that the jury followed this instruction, Breidenbach, 489 Mich at 13 . 3.	1	2024–2024
People v. Breidenbach green mich · 2011 1 sentence 2024As defendant recognizes, the trial court instructed the jury that Ricardo’s death “had nothing to do with this case[.]” The trial court’s instructions were sufficient to dispel any possible prejudice and to protect defendant’s substantial rights, People v Long, 246 Mich App 582, 588 ; 633 NW2d 843 (2001), and defendant has not presented any basis for overcoming the presumption that the jury followed this instruction, Breidenbach, 489 Mich at 13 . 3.	1	2024–2024
People v. Roscoe green michctapp · 2014 2 sentences 2019People v Roscoe, 303 Mich App 633, 646 ; 846 NW2d 402 (2014). 2 The jury watched a redacted version of the custodial interview video and reviewed a transcript of the interrogation. -4- III. 2019People v Roscoe, 303 Mich App 633, 646 ; 846 NW2d 402 (2014). 2 The jury watched a redacted version of the custodial interview video and reviewed a transcript of the interrogation. -4- III.	1	2019–2019
People v. Carines green mich · 1999 1 sentence 2016Carines, 460 Mich at 763 .	1	2016–2016
People v. Bargy green michctapp · 1976 2 sentences 1979People v Bargy, 71 Mich App 609, 616 ; 248 NW2d 636 (1976). 1979People v Bargy, 71 Mich App 609, 616 ; 248 NW2d 636 (1976).	1	1979–1979
People v. Kanar green mich · 1946 2 sentences 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971). 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971).	1	1973–1973
People v. Schafer neutral michctapp · 1971 2 sentences 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971). 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971).	1	1973–1973
People v. Clark green mich · 1954 2 sentences 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971). 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971).	1	1973–1973
People v. Sangster green michctapp · 1971 2 sentences 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971). 1973People v Kanar, 314 Mich 242 (1946); People v Clark, 340 Mich 411 (1954); People v Sangster, 33 Mich App 712 (1971); People v Schafer, 36 Mich App 316 (1971).	1	1973–1973

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.316 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.227b (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.84 (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

CA 290 (1935–2026) TX 158 (1988–2026) WA 37 (1951–2025) CO 33 (1919–2025) OH 29 (1997–2024) PA 20 (1935–2026) TN 19 (1983–2022) AZ 17 (1986–2026) CT 15 (1981–2025) ID 15 (1999–2022) VA 15 (1990–2023) IL 14 (1894–2025) MI 14 (1965–2024) WI 13 (1996–2026) MO 13 (1959–2019) MA 11 (1950–2026) KS 10 (1985–2024) NJ 10 (1991–2026) IN 8 (1968–2026) MS 8 (1983–2018) ME 5 (1941–2019) GA 5 (2017–2023) OK 5 (1926–2025) NY 5 (1961–2017) MT 5 (1929–2022) NC 4 (1951–1991) WY 4 (1987–2020) RI 4 (1978–2013) MD 3 (1977–2009) SD 3 (1991–2024) MN 3 (2014–2016) DC 3 (1990–2022) NM 3 (1981–2020) NH 2 (2003–2013) ND 2 (1960–1993) IA 2 (1928–2014)

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.

← Caselaw search · G Cite Topics · Brief Check