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proposed jury instruction in Wyoming

13 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1990–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wyoming 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Jesus Antonio Gonzalez-Ochoa v. The State of Wyominggreen
wyo · 2014 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017Gonzalez-Ochoa v. State, 2014 WY 14 , ¶ 18, 317 P.3d 599, 604-05 (Wyo. 2014).

2017Gonzalez-Ochoa v. State, 2014 WY 14 , ¶ 18, 317 P.3d 599, 604-05 (Wyo. 2014).

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Mowery v. Stategreen
wyo · 2011 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2014–2016
2 sentences

2016Gonzalez-Ochoa v. State, 2014 WY 14 , ¶ 18, 317 P.3d 599, 604 (Wyo.2014) (citing Mowery v. State, 2011 WY 38, ¶ 13 , 247 P.3d 866, 870 (Wyo.2011)).

2016Gonzalez-Ochoa v. State, 2014 WY 14 , ¶ 18, 317 P.3d 599, 604 (Wyo.2014) (citing Mowery v. State, 2011 WY 38, ¶ 13 , 247 P.3d 866, 870 (Wyo.2011)).

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Palmeno v. Cashengreen
wyo · 1981 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1990–2000
2 sentences

2000This statute is limited to its invocation "in those cases only where the plaintiff is contributorily negligent." Palmeno v. Cashen, 627 P.2d 163, 166 (Wyo.1981).

1990This statute is limited to its invocation "in those cases only where the plaintiff is contributorily negligent." Palmeno v. Cashen, 627 P.2d 163, 166 (Wyo. 1981).

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Schnitker v. Stategreen
wyo · 2017 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Schnitker v. State, 2017 WY 96, ¶ 7 , 401 P.3d 39, 41 (Wyo. 2017).

2026Schnitker v. State, 2017 WY 96, ¶ 7 , 401 P.3d 39, 41 (Wyo. 2017).

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Keser v. Stategreen
wyo · 1985 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Stat. Ann. § 6-1-104 (a)(x)(A). 3 The State argues that to satisfy the requirement of raising a proper theory of defense, the proposed jury instruction must normally relate to one of the fifty-five affirmative defenses listed in Keser v. State, 706 P.2d 263, 269 (Wyo. 1985).

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Bouwkamp v. Stategreen
wyo · 1992 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Harnetty v. State , 2019 WY 21 , ¶ 29, 435 P.3d 368 , 374 (Wyo. 2019) (citing Bouwkamp v. State , 833 P.2d 486 , 490 (Wyo. 1992) ("Suggestion of an alternative charge is not a defense to the crime being prosecuted.")).

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Bush v. Stategreen
wyo · 2008 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See, e.g. , Bush v. State , 2008 WY 108 , ¶ 59, 193 P.3d 203 , 218 (Wyo. 2008) (citation omitted) (explaining that the United States Constitution "permits judges to exclude evidence that is repetitive, only marginally relevant, or poses an undue risk of harassment, prejudice or confusion of the issues"); Marfil v. State , 2016 WY 12 , ¶ 25, 366 P.3d 969 , 975 (Wyo. 2016) (citation omitted) (approving the refusal of a proposed jury instruction that misstates the law). [¶21] Moreover, it is not a theory of defense to request that the jury be instructed on crimes the State has not charged.

2019See, e.g. , Bush v. State , 2008 WY 108 , ¶ 59, 193 P.3d 203 , 218 (Wyo. 2008) (citation omitted) (explaining that the United States Constitution "permits judges to exclude evidence that is repetitive, only marginally relevant, or poses an undue risk of harassment, prejudice or confusion of the issues"); Marfil v. State , 2016 WY 12 , ¶ 25, 366 P.3d 969 , 975 (Wyo. 2016) (citation omitted) (approving the refusal of a proposed jury instruction that misstates the law). [¶21] Moreover, it is not a theory of defense to request that the jury be instructed on crimes the State has not charged.

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John Henry Knospler, Jr. v. Stategreen
wyo · 2016 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Knospler v. State, 2016 WY 1, ¶ 22 , 366 P.3d 479, 485 (Wyo. 2016).

2017Knospler v. State, 2016 WY 1, ¶ 22 , 366 P.3d 479, 485 (Wyo. 2016).

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Robert L. Kroenlein Trust ex rel. Alden v. Kirchhefergreen
wyo · 2015 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016Alden v. Kirchhefer, 2015 WY 127, ¶ 14 , 357 P.3d 1118, 1124 (Wyo.2015) (citing Adekale v. State, 2015 WY 30 , ¶ 12, 344 P.3d 761, 765 (Wyo.2015)), We review a district court's refusal of a proposed jury instruction for an abuse of discretion.

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Adebowale Oluseyi Adekale A/K/A Ted Adekalegreen
wyo · 2015 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Alden v. Kirchhefer, 2015 WY 127, ¶ 14 , 357 P.3d 1118, 1124 (Wyo.2015) (citing Adekale v. State, 2015 WY 30 , ¶ 12, 344 P.3d 761, 765 (Wyo.2015)), We review a district court's refusal of a proposed jury instruction for an abuse of discretion.

2016Alden v. Kirchhefer, 2015 WY 127, ¶ 14 , 357 P.3d 1118, 1124 (Wyo.2015) (citing Adekale v. State, 2015 WY 30 , ¶ 12, 344 P.3d 761, 765 (Wyo.2015)), We review a district court's refusal of a proposed jury instruction for an abuse of discretion.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
Harnetty v. State green
wyo · 2019
1 sentence

2019Harnetty v. State , 2019 WY 21 , ¶ 29, 435 P.3d 368 , 374 (Wyo. 2019) (citing Bouwkamp v. State , 833 P.2d 486 , 490 (Wyo. 1992) ("Suggestion of an alternative charge is not a defense to the crime being prosecuted.")).

12019–2019
Julian Robert Marfil v. State green
wyo · 2016
2 sentences

2019See, e.g. , Bush v. State , 2008 WY 108 , ¶ 59, 193 P.3d 203 , 218 (Wyo. 2008) (citation omitted) (explaining that the United States Constitution "permits judges to exclude evidence that is repetitive, only marginally relevant, or poses an undue risk of harassment, prejudice or confusion of the issues"); Marfil v. State , 2016 WY 12 , ¶ 25, 366 P.3d 969 , 975 (Wyo. 2016) (citation omitted) (approving the refusal of a proposed jury instruction that misstates the law). [¶21] Moreover, it is not a theory of defense to request that the jury be instructed on crimes the State has not charged.

2019See, e.g. , Bush v. State , 2008 WY 108 , ¶ 59, 193 P.3d 203 , 218 (Wyo. 2008) (citation omitted) (explaining that the United States Constitution "permits judges to exclude evidence that is repetitive, only marginally relevant, or poses an undue risk of harassment, prejudice or confusion of the issues"); Marfil v. State , 2016 WY 12 , ¶ 25, 366 P.3d 969 , 975 (Wyo. 2016) (citation omitted) (approving the refusal of a proposed jury instruction that misstates the law). [¶21] Moreover, it is not a theory of defense to request that the jury be instructed on crimes the State has not charged.

12019–2019
cluster 2959678 green
wyo · 2015
1 sentence

2016Alden v. Kirchhefer, 2015 WY 127, ¶ 14 , 357 P.3d 1118, 1124 (Wyo.2015) (citing Adekale v. State, 2015 WY 30 , ¶ 12, 344 P.3d 761, 765 (Wyo.2015)), We review a district court's refusal of a proposed jury instruction for an abuse of discretion.

12016–2016
Miller v. State green
wyo · 1995
1 sentence

2003The district court’s jury instruction on the substantive elements of first-degree arson adequately instructed the jury regarding the specific intent element of first-degree arson, leaving “ ‘no doubt as to under what circumstances the crime can be found to have been committed.’ ” Reilly, 2002 WY 156, ¶ 16 , 55 P.3d at 1265 (quoting Miller, 904 P.2d at 348 ).

12003–2003
Reilly v. State green
wyo · 2002
2 sentences

2003Reilly, 2002 WY 156 , ¶ 9 n. 1, 55 P.3d at 1262 n. 1. [¶ 12] We conclude that the district court did not err in refusing this proposed jury instruction.

2003Reilly, 2002 WY 156 , ¶ 9 n. 1, 55 P.3d at 1262 n. 1. [¶ 12] We conclude that the district court did not err in refusing this proposed jury instruction.

12003–2003
Oien v. State green
wyo · 1990
2 sentences

1991Oien v. State, 797 P.2d 544 (Wyo.1990); Thom v. State, 792 P.2d 192 (Wyo.1990). [A] defendant has the right to have instructions on his theory of the case or his theory of defense presented to the jury if the instructions sufficiently inform the jury of the theory or defense and if competent evidence exists which supports the law expressed in the instructions.

1991Oien v. State, 797 P.2d 544 (Wyo. 1990); Thom v. State, 792 P.2d 192 (Wyo. 1990). [A] defendant has the right to have instructions on his theory of the case or his theory of defense presented to the jury if the instructions sufficiently inform the jury of the theory or defense and if competent evidence exists which supports the law expressed in the instructions.

11991–1991
Thom v. State green
wyo · 1990
2 sentences

1991Oien v. State, 797 P.2d 544 (Wyo.1990); Thom v. State, 792 P.2d 192 (Wyo.1990). [A] defendant has the right to have instructions on his theory of the case or his theory of defense presented to the jury if the instructions sufficiently inform the jury of the theory or defense and if competent evidence exists which supports the law expressed in the instructions.

1991Oien v. State, 797 P.2d 544 (Wyo. 1990); Thom v. State, 792 P.2d 192 (Wyo. 1990). [A] defendant has the right to have instructions on his theory of the case or his theory of defense presented to the jury if the instructions sufficiently inform the jury of the theory or defense and if competent evidence exists which supports the law expressed in the instructions.

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WY § Wyo. Stat. § 6-2-502 (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

OH 115 (1986–2026) WA 76 (1983–2026) MS 58 (1992–2026) FL 52 (1979–2026) TX 51 (1988–2026) VA 47 (1999–2026) IL 40 (1985–2026) UT 34 (1982–2026) IN 32 (2005–2025) CA 31 (1992–2026) NV 30 (1998–2022) MT 27 (1981–2026) SD 24 (1978–2026) OR 24 (1994–2026) MD 19 (1993–2025) AZ 17 (2004–2026) CO 15 (1993–2026) ND 13 (1999–2023) WY 13 (1990–2026) NE 12 (1990–2025) WI 12 (1991–2025) PA 12 (1982–2025) LA 11 (2000–2022) CT 10 (1994–2019) ID 10 (1995–2023) NC 10 (1990–2026) MN 9 (1990–2015) NM 9 (1997–2025) NH 9 (1984–2010) IA 9 (1993–2026) KS 8 (2014–2024) MO 8 (2006–2020) MA 8 (1994–2023) MI 8 (1974–2024) TN 7 (1996–2019) AL 7 (1989–2004) DC 6 (1995–2024) ME 6 (2012–2025) HI 5 (1996–2021) AK 4 (1991–2019) AR 4 (2003–2026) DE 2 (2015–2025) SC 2 (2001–2005) GA 2 (2014–2020)

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