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Gould instruction in Massachusetts

11 Massachusetts opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Massachusetts 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Commonwealth v. Gouldgreen
mass · 1980 · cited in 5 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1983–2016
2 sentences

2016In his proposed jury instructions, while acknowledging that it was inconsistent with the current state of the law, defense counsel requested that, as suggested by language in Commonwealth v. Gould, 380 Mass. 672 , 686 & n.16 (1980), the jury should be instructed that they “may consider what effect, if any, the defendant’s impaired capacity had on his ability to appreciate the consequences of his choices” in relation to having acted with extreme atrocity or cruelty. 8 Before us, the defendant’s argument expands upon his request for a Gould instruction.

2016In his proposed jury instructions, while acknowledging that it was inconsistent with the current state of the law, defense counsel requested that, as suggested by language in Commonwealth v. Gould, 380 Mass. 672 , 686 & n.16 (1980), the jury should be instructed that they “may consider what effect, if any, the defendant’s impaired capacity had on his ability to appreciate the consequences of his choices” in relation to having acted with extreme atrocity or cruelty. 8 Before us, the defendant’s argument expands upon his request for a Gould instruction.

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Commonwealth v. Murphygreen
mass · 1998 · cited in 3 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1999–2012
2 sentences

2012See Commonwealth v. Painten, 429 Mass. 536, 548 (1999), quoting Gould, supra (“judge was not required to instruct the jury that they could consider whether the defendant’s alleged intoxication affected her ability ‘to appreciate the consequences of [her] choices’ ”); Commonwealth v. Murphy, 426 Mass. 395, 400 (1998) (“we have never said that the Gould instruction must be repeated verbatim”).

2012See Commonwealth v. Painten, 429 Mass. 536, 548 (1999), quoting Gould, supra (“judge was not required to instruct the jury that they could consider whether the defendant’s alleged intoxication affected her ability ‘to appreciate the consequences of [her] choices’ ”); Commonwealth v. Murphy, 426 Mass. 395, 400 (1998) (“we have never said that the Gould instruction must be repeated verbatim”).

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Commonwealth v. Paintengreen
mass · 1999 · cited in 2 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2006–2012
2 sentences

2012See Commonwealth v. Painten, 429 Mass. 536, 548 (1999), quoting Gould, supra (“judge was not required to instruct the jury that they could consider whether the defendant’s alleged intoxication affected her ability ‘to appreciate the consequences of [her] choices’ ”); Commonwealth v. Murphy, 426 Mass. 395, 400 (1998) (“we have never said that the Gould instruction must be repeated verbatim”).

2012See Commonwealth v. Painten, 429 Mass. 536, 548 (1999), quoting Gould, supra (“judge was not required to instruct the jury that they could consider whether the defendant’s alleged intoxication affected her ability ‘to appreciate the consequences of [her] choices’ ”); Commonwealth v. Murphy, 426 Mass. 395, 400 (1998) (“we have never said that the Gould instruction must be repeated verbatim”).

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Commonwealth v. Johnsongreen
mass · 1999 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Commonwealth v. Johnson, 429 Mass. 745, 749-750 (1999). 5.

2002See Commonwealth v. Johnson, 429 Mass. 745, 749-750 (1999). 5.

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Ourfalian v. Aro Manufacturing Co.green
massappct · 1991 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Co., 31 Mass.App.Ct. 294, 296 (1991). 1.Motion to Dismiss of the defendants' Jack Barry Gould, Gould & Gould, and Guaranty Abstract Company of Eastern Massachusetts, Inc. 3 The plaintiffs allege claims of negligence and breach of contract against the Gould defendants.

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Page v. Fraziergreen
mass · 1983 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Compare Page v. Frazier, 388 Mass. 55, 64-66 (1983).

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Commonwealth v. Brousseaugreen
mass · 1996 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Cf. Commonwealth v. Brousseau, 421 Mass. 647, 654 (1996). 4.

1998Cf. Commonwealth v. Brousseau, 421 Mass. 647, 654 (1996). 4.

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Commonwealth v. Samagreen
mass · 1991 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997See Commonwealth v. Sama, 411 Mass. 293, 298-299 (1991).

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Commonwealth v. Adamsgreen
mass · 1978 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983We aré likewise convinced that this abandonment of viable defenses at final argument, and the dearth of evidence showing provocation “likely deprived the defendant of an otherwise available, substantial ground of defence.” Saferian, supra. The defendant has established that a better closing argument, discussing the evidence tending to support defenses founded on McHoul and Gould “might have accomplished something material for the defense.” Commonwealth v. Adams, 374 Mass. 722, 727 (1978).

1983We aré likewise convinced that this abandonment of viable defenses at final argument, and the dearth of evidence showing provocation “likely deprived the defendant of an otherwise available, substantial ground of defence.” Saferian, supra. The defendant has established that a better closing argument, discussing the evidence tending to support defenses founded on McHoul and Gould “might have accomplished something material for the defense.” Commonwealth v. Adams, 374 Mass. 722, 727 (1978).

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Commonwealth v. Saferiangreen
mass · 1974 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983We are satisfied that, given the evidence tending to show lack of criminal responsibility under McHoul and the evidence tending to show a Gould defense, the lawyer’s concessions at closing argument and surrender of the defendant to a somewhat opaque and poorly conceived manslaughter theory was behavior which falls “measurably below that which might be expected from an ordinary fallible lawyer.” Commonwealth v. Saferian, 366 Mass. 89, 96 (1974).

1983We are satisfied that, given the evidence tending to show lack of criminal responsibility under McHoul and the evidence tending to show a Gould defense, the lawyer’s concessions at closing argument and surrender of the defendant to a somewhat opaque and poorly conceived manslaughter theory was behavior which falls “measurably below that which might be expected from an ordinary fallible lawyer.” Commonwealth v. Saferian, 366 Mass. 89, 96 (1974).

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Commonwealth v. Perrygreen
mass · 1982 · cited in 1 Massachusetts opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
1 sentence

1982Cf. Commonwealth v. Perry, 385 Mass. 639, 648-649 (1982) (request for Gould instruction denied).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Commonwealth v. Cunneen green
mass · 1983
2 sentences

2006See Commonwealth v. Painten, 429 Mass. 536, 548 (1999), quoting Gould, supra (“judge was not required to instruct the jury that they could consider whether the defendant’s alleged intoxication affected her ability ‘to appreciate the consequences of [her] choices’ ”); Commonwealth v. Murphy, 426 Mass. 395, 400 (1998) (“we have never said that the Gould instruction must be repeated verbatim”). 5 Moreover, the language in the Model Jury Instructions is consistent with our holding in Commonwealth v. Cunneen, supra, that while reduced mental capacity is relevant to the jury’s exercise of their broa

2006See Commonwealth v. Painten, 429 Mass. 536, 548 (1999), quoting Gould, supra (“judge was not required to instruct the jury that they could consider whether the defendant’s alleged intoxication affected her ability ‘to appreciate the consequences of [her] choices’ ”); Commonwealth v. Murphy, 426 Mass. 395, 400 (1998) (“we have never said that the Gould instruction must be repeated verbatim”). 5 Moreover, the language in the Model Jury Instructions is consistent with our holding in Commonwealth v. Cunneen, supra, that while reduced mental capacity is relevant to the jury’s exercise of their broa

22006–2012
Commonwealth v. Oliveira green
mass · 2006
2 sentences

2012Moreover, we have said that “the language in the Model Jury Instructions is consistent with our holding in Commonwealth v. Cunneen, supra [at 228], that while reduced mental capacity is relevant to the jury’s exercise of their broad discretion as a reflection of the community’s conscience, there is no greater mens rea required for murder by extreme atrocity or cruelty than there is for murder in the second degree, and the crime does not require that the defendant be aware that his acts were extremely cruel or atrocious.” Commonwealth v. Oliveira, supra at 848-849 .

2012Moreover, we have said that “the language in the Model Jury Instructions is consistent with our holding in Commonwealth v. Cunneen, supra [at 228], that while reduced mental capacity is relevant to the jury’s exercise of their broad discretion as a reflection of the community’s conscience, there is no greater mens rea required for murder by extreme atrocity or cruelty than there is for murder in the second degree, and the crime does not require that the defendant be aware that his acts were extremely cruel or atrocious.” Commonwealth v. Oliveira, supra at 848-849 .

12012–2012

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, § 33E (9) MA § Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, § 1 (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

MA 11 (1982–2016) CA 7 (1981–2022) MD 6 (1975–2007) NY 3 (1939–2018) FL 2 (2006–2007) NJ 2 (1984–1989) MS 2 (2002–2003)

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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