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general evidentiary principle in Alabama

10 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2002 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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 (1)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Cofergreen
ala · 1983 · cited in 8 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1987–1991
2 sentences

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Ingram v. State green
· 1864
2 sentences

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

81987–1991
Haley v. State green
· 1879
2 sentences

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

81987–1991
Ex Parte Killough green
ala · 1983
2 sentences

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

81987–1991
Terry v. State green
ala · 1947
2 sentences

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

81987–1991
Brasher v. State green
ala · 1947
2 sentences

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

1991See Ex parte Cofer , 440 So.2d 1121 (Ala. 1983); Ex parte Killough , 438 So.2d 333 (Ala. 1983); Brasher v. State , 249 Ala. 96 , 30 So.2d 31 (1947); Haley v. State , 63 Ala. 89 (1879); Ingram v. State , 39 Ala. 247 (1864).

81987–1991
Anonymous v. State green
ala · 1987
2 sentences

1991As far as general reputation or any type of reputation type of questions, I will allow you to put the victim, S.P., and anybody else that is supposed to know something, to deal with that type of testimony, but if he takes the stand and testifies, as long as that case is on appeal, I will not let you use that case for impeachment." (R. 131-35.) In its opinion, the Court of Criminal Appeals stated: "In Anonymous v. State , 507 So.2d 972 (Ala. 1987), the Alabama Supreme Court addressed what prior acts may be introduced against the accused. " 'The general evidentiary principle, long adhered to in

1991In Staten v. State , 547 So.2d 607 , 608 (Ala. 1989), the Alabama Supreme Court, quoting Anonymous v. State , 507 So.2d 972 (Ala. 1987), stated: " ' "The general evidentiary principle, long adhered to in Alabama, which must be applied in this case may be stated as follows: In a prosecution for one offense, evidence of collateral crimes or acts is generally inadmissible to prove the guilt of the accused.

41988–1991
Harrison v. United States green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

2002"In Harrison v. United States, 392 U.S. 219 , 88 S.Ct. 2008 , 20 L.Ed.2d 1047 [(1968)], the court per Mr. Justice Stewart said: "`In this case we need not and do not question the general evidentiary rule that a defendant's testimony at a former trial is admissible in evidence against him in later proceedings.

2002"In Harrison v. United States, 392 U.S. 219 , 88 S.Ct. 2008 , 20 L.Ed.2d 1047 [(1968)], the court per Mr. Justice Stewart said: "`In this case we need not and do not question the general evidentiary rule that a defendant's testimony at a former trial is admissible in evidence against him in later proceedings.

21973–2002
Staten v. State green
ala · 1989
1 sentence

1991In Staten v. State , 547 So.2d 607 , 608 (Ala. 1989), the Alabama Supreme Court, quoting Anonymous v. State , 507 So.2d 972 (Ala. 1987), stated: " ' "The general evidentiary principle, long adhered to in Alabama, which must be applied in this case may be stated as follows: In a prosecution for one offense, evidence of collateral crimes or acts is generally inadmissible to prove the guilt of the accused.

11991–1991

Where else courts name it

AL 10 (1973–2002) CA 6 (1984–2021) TX 5 (1988–2009) MO 4 (1988–2024) TN 4 (2010–2013) WA 4 (2015–2020) FL 4 (1983–2006) MI 4 (1980–2015) IL 4 (1974–2020) PA 4 (1977–2021) LA 3 (1999–2025) GA 3 (1985–1998) MD 3 (1974–2013) CT 2 (1987–1995) OK 2 (2004–2010) DE 2 (2016–2021) NM 2 (1976–1978) MN 2 (1985–1987) OH 2 (1982–1987) NY 2 (1984–1992) MA 2 (1981–1995)

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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