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challenged jury instruction in Wisconsin

11 Wisconsin opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Wisconsin 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hubbardgreen
wis · 2008 · cited in 2 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Victor , 511 U.S. at 15 -16 , 114 S.Ct. 1239 (considering the constitutionality of a reasonable doubt instruction using the phrase "moral certainty" in light of the entire instructions given to the jury); State v. Hubbard , 2008 WI 92 , ¶27, 313 Wis. 2d 1 , 752 N.W.2d 839 ("Jury instructions are not to be judged in artificial isolation, but must be viewed in the context of the overall charge.").

2019See Victor , 511 U.S. at 15 -16 , 114 S.Ct. 1239 (considering the constitutionality of a reasonable doubt instruction using the phrase "moral certainty" in light of the entire instructions given to the jury); State v. Hubbard , 2008 WI 92 , ¶27, 313 Wis. 2d 1 , 752 N.W.2d 839 ("Jury instructions are not to be judged in artificial isolation, but must be viewed in the context of the overall charge.").

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Victor v. Nebraskagreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Victor , 511 U.S. at 15 -16 , 114 S.Ct. 1239 (considering the constitutionality of a reasonable doubt instruction using the phrase "moral certainty" in light of the entire instructions given to the jury); State v. Hubbard , 2008 WI 92 , ¶27, 313 Wis. 2d 1 , 752 N.W.2d 839 ("Jury instructions are not to be judged in artificial isolation, but must be viewed in the context of the overall charge.").

2019See Victor , 511 U.S. at 15 -16 , 114 S.Ct. 1239 (considering the constitutionality of a reasonable doubt instruction using the phrase "moral certainty" in light of the entire instructions given to the jury); State v. Hubbard , 2008 WI 92 , ¶27, 313 Wis. 2d 1 , 752 N.W.2d 839 ("Jury instructions are not to be judged in artificial isolation, but must be viewed in the context of the overall charge.").

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Miller v. Kimgreen
wisctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019We agree. ¶15 "An appellate court will reverse and order a new trial if it finds that a challenged jury instruction, taken as a whole, was prejudicial in that it probably and not merely possibly misled the jury, or if it finds that the meaning communicated by the instruction as a whole was an incorrect statement of the law." Miller v. Kim , 191 Wis. 2d 187 , 194, 528 N.W.2d 72 (Ct. App. 1995). " '[I]t is error for a court ... to give an instruction on an issue which finds no support in the evidence.' It is prejudicial error if an erroneous instruction probably and not merely possibly misleads

2019We agree. ¶15 "An appellate court will reverse and order a new trial if it finds that a challenged jury instruction, taken as a whole, was prejudicial in that it probably and not merely possibly misled the jury, or if it finds that the meaning communicated by the instruction as a whole was an incorrect statement of the law." Miller v. Kim , 191 Wis. 2d 187 , 194, 528 N.W.2d 72 (Ct. App. 1995). " '[I]t is error for a court ... to give an instruction on an issue which finds no support in the evidence.' It is prejudicial error if an erroneous instruction probably and not merely possibly misleads

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Gregory Resnover v. Linley E. Pearson, Attorney General of Indiana, and Richard Clark, Superintendent, Indiana State Prisongreen
ca7 · 1992 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Resnover v. Pearson, 965 F.2d 1453 , 1463 *643 (7th Cir. 1992).

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Fischer Ex Rel. Fischer v. Ganjugreen
wis · 1992 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Fischer v. Ganju, 168 Wis. 2d 834, 849-50 , 485 N.W.2d 10, 16 (1992).

1995Fischer v. Ganju, 168 Wis. 2d 834, 849-50 , 485 N.W.2d 10, 16 (1992).

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State v. Burkmangreen
wis · 1980 · cited in 1 Wisconsin opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981In our recent decision, State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980), we concluded that the crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant had two elements: “(1) that the defendant was driving or operating' a motor vehicle; and (2) that the defendant was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time that he was driving or operating the motor vehicle.” Id. at 644 (emphasis added).

1981In our recent decision, State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630 , 292 N.W.2d 641 (1980), we concluded that the crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant had two elements: “(1) that the defendant was driving or operating' a motor vehicle; and (2) that the defendant was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time that he was driving or operating the motor vehicle.” Id. at 644 (emphasis added).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (7)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Lohmeier green
wis · 1996
2 sentences

2011The reviewing court should not examine the challenged jury instruction in isolation but rather "should view the jury instructions in light of the proceedings as a whole." Id. at 194 .

2011Upon review, we consider the challenged jury instruction "in light of the proceedings as a whole, instead of viewing a single instruction in artificial isolation." Lohmeier, 205 Wis. 2d at 194 . ¶ 130.

22011–2011
Davis v. United States green
scotus · 1895
2 sentences

2019These rules are historically grounded rights of our system, developed to safeguard men from dubious and unjust convictions, with resulting forfeitures of life, liberty and property." Davis v. United States , [ 160 U.S. 469 , 488, 16 S.Ct. 353 , 40 L.Ed. 499 (1895) ], stated that the requirement is implicit in "constitutions ... [which] recognize the fundamental principles that are deemed essential for the protection of life and liberty." Id. at 362. ¶42 We therefore address this jury instruction challenge as a matter of constitutional law arising *186 under due process. *579 In evaluating the

2019These rules are historically grounded rights of our system, developed to safeguard men from dubious and unjust convictions, with resulting forfeitures of life, liberty and property." Davis v. United States , [ 160 U.S. 469 , 488, 16 S.Ct. 353 , 40 L.Ed. 499 (1895) ], stated that the requirement is implicit in "constitutions ... [which] recognize the fundamental principles that are deemed essential for the protection of life and liberty." Id. at 362. ¶42 We therefore address this jury instruction challenge as a matter of constitutional law arising *186 under due process. *579 In evaluating the

12019–2019
State v. Joseph T. Langlois green
wis · 2018
2 sentences

2019In determining whether a challenged jury instruction correctly informs the jury, I review “‘the jury instructions as a whole to determine whether the overall meaning communicated by the instructions was a correct statement of the law.’” State v. Langlois, 2018 WI 73, ¶38 , 382 Wis. 2d 414 , 913 N.W.2d 812 (quoted source omitted). ¶9 The circuit court has broad discretion to choose the language and emphasis of jury instructions, which includes the decision to grant or deny a request to give a particular instruction.

2019In determining whether a challenged jury instruction correctly informs the jury, I review “‘the jury instructions as a whole to determine whether the overall meaning communicated by the instructions was a correct statement of the law.’” State v. Langlois, 2018 WI 73, ¶38 , 382 Wis. 2d 414 , 913 N.W.2d 812 (quoted source omitted). ¶9 The circuit court has broad discretion to choose the language and emphasis of jury instructions, which includes the decision to grant or deny a request to give a particular instruction.

12019–2019
Finley Ex Rel. Reinhardt v. Culligan green
wisctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2019We agree. ¶15 "An appellate court will reverse and order a new trial if it finds that a challenged jury instruction, taken as a whole, was prejudicial in that it probably and not merely possibly misled the jury, or if it finds that the meaning communicated by the instruction as a whole was an incorrect statement of the law." Miller v. Kim , 191 Wis. 2d 187 , 194, 528 N.W.2d 72 (Ct. App. 1995). " '[I]t is error for a court ... to give an instruction on an issue which finds no support in the evidence.' It is prejudicial error if an erroneous instruction probably and not merely possibly misleads

2019We agree. ¶15 "An appellate court will reverse and order a new trial if it finds that a challenged jury instruction, taken as a whole, was prejudicial in that it probably and not merely possibly misled the jury, or if it finds that the meaning communicated by the instruction as a whole was an incorrect statement of the law." Miller v. Kim , 191 Wis. 2d 187 , 194, 528 N.W.2d 72 (Ct. App. 1995). " '[I]t is error for a court ... to give an instruction on an issue which finds no support in the evidence.' It is prejudicial error if an erroneous instruction probably and not merely possibly misleads

12019–2019
State v. Harvey green
wis · 2002
1 sentence

2014(Emphasis added.) Although Wis. Stat. § 805.18 specifically applies to civil procedure, this statute is applicable to criminal proceedings through Wis. Stat. § 972.11 (1).11 Harvey, 254 Wis. 2d 442, ¶39 . ¶32 In Harvey, this court addressed the application of harmless error analysis in the context of a challenged jury instruction.

12014–2014
State v. Neuser green
wisctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2007State v. Neuser, 191 Wis. 2d 131, 136 , 528 N.W.2d 49 (Ct. App. 1995). 14 The State also argues that Cockrell waived his right to object on this ground because he did not move for a mistrial.

2007State v. Neuser, 191 Wis. 2d 131, 136 , 528 N.W.2d 49 (Ct. App. 1995). 14 The State also argues that Cockrell waived his right to object on this ground because he did not move for a mistrial.

12007–2007
State v. Avila green
wis · 1995
2 sentences

1996State v. Avila, 192 Wis. 2d 870, 889 , 532 N.W.2d 423 (1995) (emphasis added). [2-4] We conclude that the proper standard for Wisconsin courts to apply when a defendant contends that the interplay of legally correct instructions impermissibly misled the jury is whether there is a reasonable likelihood that the jury applied the challenged instructions in a manner that violates the constitution.

1996State v. Avila, 192 Wis. 2d 870, 889 , 532 N.W.2d 423 (1995) (emphasis added). [2-4] We conclude that the proper standard for Wisconsin courts to apply when a defendant contends that the interplay of legally correct instructions impermissibly misled the jury is whether there is a reasonable likelihood that the jury applied the challenged instructions in a manner that violates the constitution.

11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WI § Wis. Stat. § 346.63 (3) WI § Wis. Stat. § 805.13 (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

CT 82 (1983–2025) WA 74 (1984–2026) PA 35 (1996–2023) OH 28 (1981–2026) FL 26 (1978–2026) CA 20 (1976–2024) NY 18 (1996–2023) NJ 15 (2002–2023) IN 14 (1986–2025) IL 12 (1989–2021) GA 11 (1985–2024) WI 11 (1981–2019) UT 9 (1985–2020) NC 9 (1986–2021) VA 9 (1986–2023) RI 8 (1998–2023) AK 7 (1982–2025) CO 5 (1986–2025) DC 5 (1987–2019) TN 5 (1994–2002) SC 4 (1993–2012) TX 4 (2005–2021) NM 4 (2002–2025) MT 4 (1982–2021) WY 3 (1994–2024) MO 3 (2006–2017) AZ 3 (1991–2023) DE 3 (2003–2023) AL 3 (2005–2013) KS 3 (2016–2024) LA 3 (1981–1991) MN 2 (2014–2016) IA 2 (2006–2025) SD 2 (2000–2009) OR 2 (2019–2026) ND 2 (1980–1990) MD 2 (2003–2008) ID 2 (2003–2025) NH 2 (1982–1998)

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