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defendant must show error in North Carolina

11 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1949–2026 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Parkergreen
nc · 1999 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Parker, 350 N.C. 411, 444 , 516 S.E.2d 106, 127 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1084 , 145 L.

2007State v. Parker, 350 N.C. 411, 444 , 516 S.E.2d 106, 127 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1084 , 145 L.

22
State v. Lawrencegreen
nc · 2012 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2026
2 sentences

2026Under plain-error review, a defendant must show an error at trial so “fundamental” as to “establish prejudice—that, after examination of the entire record, the error had a probable impact on the jury’s finding that the defendant was guilty.” State v. Lawrence, 365 N.C. 506, 518 (2012).

2021As previously stated, to establish plain error, a defendant must show the error “was a fundamental error—that the error had a probable impact on the jury verdict.” Lawrence, 365 N.C. at 518 , 723 S.E.2d at 334 .

13
Caldwell v. Phillipsgreen
scotus · 2000 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Parker, 350 N.C. 411, 444 , 516 S.E.2d 106, 127 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1084 , 145 L.

2006See State v. Parker, 350 N.C. 411, 442 , 516 S.E.2d 106, 127 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1084 , 145 L.

12
Muldoon v. Dome Sheet Metal, Inc.green
scotus · 2000 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Parker, 350 N.C. 411, 444 , 516 S.E.2d 106, 127 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1084 , 145 L.

2006See State v. Parker, 350 N.C. 411, 442 , 516 S.E.2d 106, 127 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1084 , 145 L.

12
State v. Fraleygreen
ncctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022Finally, for evidentiary error subject to plain error review, a defendant must show error and “(i) that a different result probably would have been reached but for the error or (ii) that the error was so fundamental as to result in a miscarriage of justice or denial of a fair trial.” State v. Fraley, 202 N.C.

2022App. 457, 465 , 688 S.E.2d. 778, 785 (2010). 1 The State did not assert a lack of jurisdiction in its brief to this Court, nor did it oppose certiorari review in its response to Defendant’s petition.

11
State v. Speightgreen
ncctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See, e.g., State v. Speight, 166 N.C.App. 106 , 115, 602 S.E.2d 4 , 11 (2004) (concluding that although the trial court erroneously denied defendant's motion to suppress for untimeliness, the error was not prejudicial); State v. Chance, 130 N.C.App. 107 , 112, 502 S.E.2d 22 , 25 (1998) (upholding trial court's erroneous denial of motion to suppress where defendant "failed to show a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had such error[ ] not been committed.").

2016See, e.g., State v. Speight, 166 N.C.App. 106 , 115, 602 S.E.2d 4 , 11 (2004) (concluding that although the trial court erroneously denied defendant's motion to suppress for untimeliness, the error was not prejudicial); State v. Chance, 130 N.C.App. 107 , 112, 502 S.E.2d 22 , 25 (1998) (upholding trial court's erroneous denial of motion to suppress where defendant "failed to show a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had such error[ ] not been committed.").

11
McCoy v. Bordenkirchergreen
scotus · 1982 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001Consequently, the defendant must show the error “had a probable impact on the jury’s finding of guilt.” Id. at 661, 300 S.E.2d at 379 .

11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Odom green
nc · 1983
2 sentences

2025Odom, 307 N.C. at 660 .

2001Consequently, the defendant must show the error “had a probable impact on the jury’s finding of guilt.” Id. at 661, 300 S.E.2d at 379 .

22001–2025
State v. Miller green
nc · 2018
1 sentence

2026Specifically, the Court explains that to show plain error a defendant must show, in addition that the error occurred at trial, that “the error was ‘fundamental’—meaning that the error ‘had a probable impact on the jury’s finding that the defendant was guilty’ and ‘seriously affected the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of judicial proceedings.’ Id. (emphasis added) (citations omitted). -5- STATE V.

12026–2026
State v. Holloway green
nc · 1984
2 sentences

2016The trial court acted within its "statutorily vested [authority] ... to deny summarily [a] motion to suppress when the defendant fails to comply with the procedural requirements of Article 53." State v. Holloway, 311 N.C. 573 , 578, 319 S.E.2d 261 , 264 (1984). 2 We note that even if a trial court erroneously summarily denies a motion to suppress, the defendant must show the error was prejudicial.

2016The trial court acted within its "statutorily vested [authority] ... to deny summarily [a] motion to suppress when the defendant fails to comply with the procedural requirements of Article 53." State v. Holloway, 311 N.C. 573 , 578, 319 S.E.2d 261 , 264 (1984). 2 We note that even if a trial court erroneously summarily denies a motion to suppress, the defendant must show the error was prejudicial.

12016–2016
State v. Chance neutral
ncctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2016See, e.g., State v. Speight, 166 N.C.App. 106 , 115, 602 S.E.2d 4 , 11 (2004) (concluding that although the trial court erroneously denied defendant's motion to suppress for untimeliness, the error was not prejudicial); State v. Chance, 130 N.C.App. 107 , 112, 502 S.E.2d 22 , 25 (1998) (upholding trial court's erroneous denial of motion to suppress where defendant "failed to show a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had such error[ ] not been committed.").

2016See, e.g., State v. Speight, 166 N.C.App. 106 , 115, 602 S.E.2d 4 , 11 (2004) (concluding that although the trial court erroneously denied defendant's motion to suppress for untimeliness, the error was not prejudicial); State v. Chance, 130 N.C.App. 107 , 112, 502 S.E.2d 22 , 25 (1998) (upholding trial court's erroneous denial of motion to suppress where defendant "failed to show a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial had such error[ ] not been committed.").

12016–2016
State v. . Smith green
nc · 1946
2 sentences

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

11949–1949
State v. . Gordon green
nc · 1944
2 sentences

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

11949–1949
State v. . Graham neutral
nc · 1944
2 sentences

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

11949–1949
State v. . Revels green
nc · 1946
2 sentences

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

1949S. v. Gordon, 224 N.C. 304 , 30 S.E. 2d 43 ; S. v. Graham, 224 N.C. 347 , 30 S.E. 2d 151 ; S. v. Smith, 226 N.C. 738 , 40 S.E. 2d 363 ; S. v. Revels, 227 N.C. 34 (37), 40 S.E. 2d 474 .

11949–1949

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (5)

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

WA 42 (1982–2026) IL 39 (1997–2026) SC 32 (1998–2026) MI 28 (2015–2026) CA 13 (1889–2026) OH 12 (1994–2026) NC 11 (1949–2026) IN 9 (1993–2008) NM 8 (2008–2026) NJ 7 (2009–2021) AZ 7 (2009–2024) KS 6 (2020–2025) ND 6 (2000–2018) TX 4 (1984–2012) GA 3 (1985–1998) KY 2 (2024–2024) MO 2 (1993–1993) WI 2 (1978–1988) ID 2 (2014–2014) NY 2 (2013–2016) MA 2 (1983–2011) LA 2 (1987–1989)

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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