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jury instructions constitute obvious error in North Dakota

12 North Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 2000–2025 6 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Dakota 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)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Erickstadgreen
nd · 2000 · cited in 5 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2024“When a defendant fails to object to a proposed instruction properly, or fails to specifically request an instruction or object to the omission of an instruction, the issue is not adequately preserved for appellate review and our inquiry is limited under N.D.R.Crim.P. 52(b) to whether the jury instructions constitute obvious error affecting substantial rights.” Hartson, at ¶ 20; see also State v. Erickstad, 2000 ND 202, ¶ 18 , 620 N.W.2d 136 . [¶6] Watts did not propose an instruction defining “family or household member.” He also failed to object to the district court’s proposed instruction d

2024“When a defendant fails to object to a proposed instruction properly, or fails to specifically request an instruction or object to the omission of an instruction, the issue is not adequately preserved for appellate review and our inquiry is limited under N.D.R.Crim.P. 52(b) to whether the jury instructions constitute obvious error affecting substantial rights.” Hartson, at ¶ 20; see also State v. Erickstad, 2000 ND 202, ¶ 18 , 620 N.W.2d 136 . [¶6] Watts did not propose an instruction defining “family or household member.” He also failed to object to the district court’s proposed instruction d

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State v. Olandergreen
nd · 1998 · cited in 3 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2000–2024
2 sentences

2024He requests we review the instruction for obvious error. [¶7] “Obvious error review consists of determining whether (1) there was an error, (2) that was plain, and (3) that affected a party’s substantial rights.” State v. Gaddie, 2022 ND 44, ¶ 4 , 971 N.W.2d 811 ; see also State v. Olander, 1998 ND 50, ¶ 14 , 575 N.W.2d 658 .

2024He requests we review the instruction for obvious error. [¶7] “Obvious error review consists of determining whether (1) there was an error, (2) that was plain, and (3) that affected a party’s substantial rights.” State v. Gaddie, 2022 ND 44, ¶ 4 , 971 N.W.2d 811 ; see also State v. Olander, 1998 ND 50, ¶ 14 , 575 N.W.2d 658 .

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State v. Kraftgreen
nd · 1987 · cited in 1 North Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001State v. Glass, 2000 ND 212, ¶ 19 , 620 N.W.2d 146 ; Enckstad, at ¶ 18. [¶ 11] The Explanatory Note to N.D.R.Crim.P. 52(b) observes the rule “applies to both the trial courts and the appellate courts.” See also State v. Kraft, 413 N.W.2d 303, 307 (N.D.1987).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Dakota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Gaddie green
· 2022
2 sentences

2024He requests we review the instruction for obvious error. [¶7] “Obvious error review consists of determining whether (1) there was an error, (2) that was plain, and (3) that affected a party’s substantial rights.” State v. Gaddie, 2022 ND 44, ¶ 4 , 971 N.W.2d 811 ; see also State v. Olander, 1998 ND 50, ¶ 14 , 575 N.W.2d 658 .

2024He requests we review the instruction for obvious error. [¶7] “Obvious error review consists of determining whether (1) there was an error, (2) that was plain, and (3) that affected a party’s substantial rights.” State v. Gaddie, 2022 ND 44, ¶ 4 , 971 N.W.2d 811 ; see also State v. Olander, 1998 ND 50, ¶ 14 , 575 N.W.2d 658 .

22024–2024
State v. Jacob green
nd · 2006
2 sentences

2023“A party who objects to an instruction . . . must do so on the record, stating distinctly the matter objected to and the grounds.” N.D.R.Crim.P. 30(c)(1). 5 [¶19] “When a defendant fails to properly object to a proposed instruction . . . the issue is not adequately preserved for appellate review and our inquiry is limited . . . as to whether the jury instructions constitute obvious error affecting substantial rights.” Jacob, 2006 ND 246, ¶ 14 .

2023“A party who objects to an instruction . . . must do so on the record, stating distinctly the matter objected to and the grounds.” N.D.R.Crim.P. 30(c)(1). 5 Filed by Clerk of Supreme Court 03/16/2023 [¶19] “When a defendant fails to properly object to a proposed instruction . . . the issue is not adequately preserved for appellate review and our inquiry is limited . . . as to whether the jury instructions constitute obvious error affecting substantial rights.” Jacob, 2006 ND 246, ¶ 14 .

22023–2023
State v. Miller green
nd · 2001
2 sentences

2002State v. Miller, 2001 ND 132, ¶ 24 , 631 N.W.2d 587 ; Erickstad , at ¶ 18. [¶ 17] Rule 52(b), N.D.R.Crim.

2002State v. Miller, 2001 ND 132, ¶ 24 , 631 N.W.2d 587 ; Erickstad , at ¶ 18. [¶ 17] Rule 52(b), N.D.R.Crim.

22002–2002
State v. Smith green
nd · 2023
1 sentence

2025“Failing to instruct the jury on all of the essential elements of an offense is a plain error.” Smith, 2023 ND 6, ¶ 16 . [¶8] North Dakota has legislatively defined the term “element of an offense” to mean: a.

12025–2025
State v. Glass green
nd · 2000
2 sentences

2001State v. Glass, 2000 ND 212, ¶ 19 , 620 N.W.2d 146 ; Enckstad, at ¶ 18. [¶ 11] The Explanatory Note to N.D.R.Crim.P. 52(b) observes the rule “applies to both the trial courts and the appellate courts.” See also State v. Kraft, 413 N.W.2d 303, 307 (N.D.1987).

2001State v. Glass, 2000 ND 212, ¶ 19 , 620 N.W.2d 146 ; Enckstad, at ¶ 18. [¶ 11] The Explanatory Note to N.D.R.Crim.P. 52(b) observes the rule “applies to both the trial courts and the appellate courts.” See also State v. Kraft, 413 N.W.2d 303, 307 (N.D.1987).

12001–2001
State v. Mathre neutral
nd · 1999
2 sentences

2000Mathre, 1999 ND 224, ¶ 5 , 603 N.W.2d 173 ; Olander, 1998 ND 50, ¶ 11 , 575 N.W.2d 658 ; Barnes, 551 N.W.2d at 281-82 . [¶ 19] The defendants did not specifically object to the voluntary intoxication instructions, either at the time the State requested the instruction or during the charging conference.

2000Mathre, 1999 ND 224, ¶ 5 , 603 N.W.2d 173 ; Olander, 1998 ND 50, ¶ 11 , 575 N.W.2d 658 ; Barnes, 551 N.W.2d at 281-82 . [¶ 19] The defendants did not specifically object to the voluntary intoxication instructions, either at the time the State requested the instruction or during the charging conference.

12000–2000
State v. Barnes green
nd · 1996
1 sentence

2000Mathre, 1999 ND 224, ¶ 5 , 603 N.W.2d 173 ; Olander, 1998 ND 50, ¶ 11 , 575 N.W.2d 658 ; Barnes, 551 N.W.2d at 281-82 . [¶ 19] The defendants did not specifically object to the voluntary intoxication instructions, either at the time the State requested the instruction or during the charging conference.

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

ND § N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-01-03 (4)

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.

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