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cumulative error in Oklahoma

76 Oklahoma opinions name it 1 courts 1988–2026 18 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Oklahoma 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 (27)

CaseFollowedCited
Ashinsky v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1989 · cited in 12 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1991–2013
2 sentences

2013Ashinsky v. State, 1989 OK CR 59, ¶ 31 , 780 P.2d 201, 209 .

2013Ashinsky v. State, 1989 OK CR 59, ¶ 31 , 780 P.2d 201, 209 .

1012
Weeks v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1987 · cited in 8 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1988–2004
2 sentences

2004Ashinsky v. State, 780 P.2d 201, 209 (Okl.Cr.1989); Weeks v. State, 745 P.2d 1194, 1196 (Okl.Cr.1987).

2001Ashinsky v. State, 780 P.2d 201, 209 (Okl.Cr.1989); Weeks v. State, 745 P.2d 1194, 1196 (Okl.Cr.1987).

78
TAFOLLA v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2019 · cited in 12 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2020–2026
2 sentences

2026"The cumulative error doctrine applies when several errors occurred at the trial court level, but none alone warrants reversal." Tafolla, 2019 OK CR 15 Id.

2026"The cumulative error doctrine applies when several errors occurred at the trial court level, but none alone warrants reversal." Tafolla, 2019 OK CR 15 Id.

312
TAFOLLA v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2019 · cited in 11 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2020–2025
2 sentences

2025"The cumulative error doctrine applies when several errors occurred at the trial court level, but none alone warrants reversal." Tafolla v. State, 2019 OK CR 15 446 P.3d 1248 Id.

2025"The cumulative error doctrine applies when several errors occurred at the trial court level, but none alone warrants reversal." Tafolla v. State, 2019 OK CR 15 446 P.3d 1248 Id.

311
Postelle v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 2011 · cited in 4 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See Postelle v. State , 2011 OK CR 30, ¶ 94, 267 P.3d 114, 146 ("Cumulative error . . . does not deprive the defendant of a fair trial when the errors considered together do not affect the outcome of the proceedings.").

2017See Postelle v. State , 2011 OK CR 30, ¶ 94, 267 P.3d 114, 146 ("Cumulative error . . . does not deprive the defendant of a fair trial when the errors considered together do not affect the outcome of the proceedings.").

34
Bechtel v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1987 · cited in 3 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998Bechtel v. State, 738 P.2d 559, 561 (Okl.Cr.1987).

1998Bechtel v. State, 738 P.2d 559, 561 (Okl.Cr.1987).

33
Williams v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 2001 · cited in 11 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2010–2022
2 sentences

2022Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17, ¶ 13 , 366 P.3d 311, 315 ; Williams v. State , 2001 OK CR 9, ¶ 127 , 22 P.3d 702, 732 .

2022Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17, ¶ 13 , 366 P.3d 311, 315 ; Williams v. State , 2001 OK CR 9, ¶ 127 , 22 P.3d 702, 732 .

211
In re the Reinstatement of Wilburngreen
okla · 2016 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Daniels v. State, 2016 OK CR 2, ¶ 3 , 369 P.3d 381, 383 .

2018See Daniels v. State, 2016 OK CR 2 , ¶ 3, 369 P.3d 381 , 383.

22
DANIELS v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2016 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Daniels v. State, 2016 OK CR 2, ¶ 3 , 369 P.3d 381, 383 .

2018See Daniels v. State, 2016 OK CR 2 , ¶ 3, 369 P.3d 381 , 383.

22
Pavatt v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Even when there have been prejudicial irregularities during the course of a trial, relief is warranted only if the cumulative effect of all the errors denied Appellant a fair trial." Pavatt v. State , 2007 OK CR 19, ¶ 85, 159 P.3d 272, 296 (internal citations omitted).

2017Even when there have been prejudicial irregularities during the course of a trial, relief is warranted only if the cumulative effect of all the errors denied Appellant a fair trial." Pavatt v. State , 2007 OK CR 19, ¶ 85, 159 P.3d 272, 296 (internal citations omitted).

22
Simpson v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See Simpson, 2010 OK CR 6, ¶53 , 230 P.3d at 905-906 . ¶32 Finally, in Proposition XIII, we have that a cumulative error argument has no merit when this Court fails to sustain any of the other errors raised by Appellant.

2015See Simpson, 2010 OK CR 6, ¶53 , 230 P.3d at 905-906 . ¶32 Finally, in Proposition XIII, we have that a cumulative error argument has no merit when this Court fails to sustain any of the other errors raised by Appellant.

22
Weatherly v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
2 sentences

1997Ashinsky v. State, 780 P.2d 201, 209 (Okl.Cr.1989); Gilbert v. State, 766 P.2d 361, 364 (Okl.Cr.1988); Weatherly v. State, 733 P.2d 1331, 1339 (Okl.Cr.1987).

1991Ashinsky v. State, 780 P.2d 201, 209 , (Okl.Cr.1989); Weatherly v. State, 733 P.2d 1331, 1339 (Okl.Cr.1987).

22
Smith v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See Smith, 932 P.2d at 538-39 (Okl.Cr.1996); Bechtel v. State, 738 P.2d 559, 561 (Okl.Cr.1987).

1997See Smith, 932 P.2d at 538-39 (Okl.Cr.1996); Bechtel v. State, 738 P.2d 559, 561 (Okl.Cr.1987).

22
MEYER v. SMITHgreen
okla · 2015 · cited in 11 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2018–2023
2 sentences

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3 504 P.3d 613 Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17 366 P.3d 311 ¶41 Accordingly, this appeal is denied.

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3, ¶ 44 , 504 P.3d 613, 623 (citing Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17, ¶ 13 , 366 P.3d 311, 315 ).

111
ENGLES v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2015 · cited in 11 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2018–2023
2 sentences

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3 504 P.3d 613 Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17 366 P.3d 311 ¶41 Accordingly, this appeal is denied.

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3, ¶ 44 , 504 P.3d 613, 623 (citing Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17, ¶ 13 , 366 P.3d 311, 315 ).

111
Warner v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 2006 · cited in 6 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2007–2017
2 sentences

2017Warner, 2006 OK CR 40, ¶ 223, 144 P.3d at 896.

2017Warner, 2006 OK CR 40, ¶ 223, 144 P.3d at 896.

16
BAIRD v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2017 · cited in 4 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2018–2022
2 sentences

2022Baird v. State, 2017 OK CR 16 400 P.3d 875 Fields v. State , 1996 OK CR 35 923 P.2d 624 DECISION ¶33 The revocation of Appellant's suspended sentence in Tulsa County District Court Case No. CF-2018-5780 is AFFIRMED .

2022Baird v. State, 2017 OK CR 16 400 P.3d 875 Fields v. State , 1996 OK CR 35 923 P.2d 624 DECISION ¶33 The revocation of Appellant's suspended sentence in Tulsa County District Court Case No. CF-2018-5780 is AFFIRMED .

14
BAIRD v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2017 · cited in 4 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2018–2022
2 sentences

2022Baird v. State, 2017 OK CR 16 400 P.3d 875 Fields v. State , 1996 OK CR 35 923 P.2d 624 DECISION ¶33 The revocation of Appellant's suspended sentence in Tulsa County District Court Case No. CF-2018-5780 is AFFIRMED .

2022Baird v. State, 2017 OK CR 16 400 P.3d 875 Fields v. State , 1996 OK CR 35 923 P.2d 624 DECISION ¶33 The revocation of Appellant's suspended sentence in Tulsa County District Court Case No. CF-2018-5780 is AFFIRMED .

14
Lott v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 2004 · cited in 4 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2013–2020
2 sentences

2020Lott v. State, 2004 OK CR 27, ¶ 167, 98 P.3d 318, 357.

2020Lott v. State, 2004 OK CR 27, ¶ 167, 98 P.3d 318, 357.

14
GILLIOMS v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2022 · cited in 3 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3 504 P.3d 613 Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17 366 P.3d 311 ¶41 Accordingly, this appeal is denied.

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3, ¶ 44 , 504 P.3d 613, 623 (citing Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17, ¶ 13 , 366 P.3d 311, 315 ).

13
BIVENS v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2018 · cited in 2 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Bivens v. State , 2018 OK CR 33 , ¶ 35, 431 P.3d 985, 996 .

2019Bivens v. State , 2018 OK CR 33 , ¶ 35, 431 P.3d 985, 996 .

12
FREDERICK v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
BOSSE v. STATEgreen
oklacrimapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
11
Clayton v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Gilbert v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Hale v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Brown v. Stategreen
oklacrimapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Oklahoma opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
GILLIOMS v. STATE green
oklacrimapp · 2022
2 sentences

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3 504 P.3d 613 Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17 366 P.3d 311 ¶41 Accordingly, this appeal is denied.

2023Gillioms v. State, 2022 OK CR 3, ¶ 44 , 504 P.3d 613, 623 (citing Engles v. State , 2015 OK CR 17, ¶ 13 , 366 P.3d 311, 315 ).

32023–2023
Bland v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2000
2 sentences

2013Lott v. State, 2004 OK CR 27, ¶ 166 , 98 P.3d 318, 357 ; Bland v. State, 2000 OK CR 11, ¶ 132 , 4 P.3d 702, 734 .

2013Lott v. State, 2004 OK CR 27, ¶ 166 , 98 P.3d 318, 357 ; Bland v. State, 2000 OK CR 11, ¶ 132 , 4 P.3d 702, 734 .

32004–2013
MARTINEZ v. STATE green
oklacrimapp · 2016
2 sentences

2018Martinez v. State, 2016 OK CR 3 , ¶ 84, 371 P.3d 1100 , 1119 ; Williams v. State , 2001 OK CR 9 , ¶ 127, 22 P.3d 702 , 732.

2018Martinez v. State, 2016 OK CR 3 , ¶ 84, 371 P.3d 1100 , 1119 ; Williams v. State , 2001 OK CR 9 , ¶ 127, 22 P.3d 702 , 732.

22018–2018
Dodd v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2004
2 sentences

2007Dodd, 2004 OK CR 31 at ś 116, 100 P.3d at 1051 .

2007Dodd, 2004 OK CR 31 at ś 116, 100 P.3d at 1051 .

22006–2007
KURTANIC v. STATE green
oklacrimapp · 2023
1 sentence

2024"The cumulative error doctrine applies when several errors occurred at the trial court level, but none alone warrants reversal." Tafolla v. State , 2019 OK CR 15 446 P.3d 1248 Kurtanic v. State , 2023 OK CR 13 534 P.3d 1055 DECISION ¶24 The Judgment and Sentence of the district court is AFFIRMED .

12024–2024
FUSTON v. STATE green
oklacrimapp · 2020
2 sentences

2023"The cumulative error doctrine applies when several errors occurred at the trial court level, but none alone warrants reversal." Tafolla v. State , 2019 OK CR 15 446 P.3d 1248 Fuston v. State , 2020 OK CR 4 470 P.3d 306 DECISION ¶22 The Judgment and Sentence of the district court is AFFIRMED .

2023"The cumulative error doctrine applies when several errors occurred at the trial court level, but none alone warrants reversal." Tafolla v. State , 2019 OK CR 15 446 P.3d 1248 Fuston v. State , 2020 OK CR 4 470 P.3d 306 DECISION ¶22 The Judgment and Sentence of the district court is AFFIRMED .

12023–2023
Valdez v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2002
2 sentences

2023Id. ¶40 Petitioner's reliance on Valdez v. State, 2002 OK CR 20 , 46 P.3d 703 , to overcome the procedural bars to claims waived or barred is, likewise, not persuasive.

2023Id. ¶40 Petitioner's reliance on Valdez v. State, 2002 OK CR 20 , 46 P.3d 703 , to overcome the procedural bars to claims waived or barred is, likewise, not persuasive.

12023–2023
Coddington v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2011
1 sentence

2023Id. ¶40 Petitioner's reliance on Valdez v. State, 2002 OK CR 20 , 46 P.3d 703 , to overcome the procedural bars to claims waived or barred is, likewise, not persuasive.

12023–2023
Fields v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1996
12022–2022
NELOMS v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2012
1 sentence

2022Neloms , 2012 OK CR 7 DECISION ¶39 The Judgment and Sentence of the district court is AFFIRMED , Motion for Evidentiary Hearing is DENIED .

12022–2022
Prince v. Chouraqui neutral
scotus · 2018
12019–2019
Hanson v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2009
12011–2011
Eizember v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2007
12010–2010
DeRosa v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2004
12009–2009
Duckett v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1995
11998–1998
Mitchell v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1997
11997–1997
Mayes v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1994
11996–1996
Black v. State green
oklacrimapp · 1983
11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 701.7 (45) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 2403 (22) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 701.13 (21) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 701.12 (20) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 2404 (19) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 13.1 (16) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 2401 (15) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 2801 (13) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 20, § 3001.1 (13) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1283 (12) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 701.8 (12) OK § Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 652 (11)

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

OH 763 (1984–2026) WA 493 (1981–2026) CA 282 (1961–2026) TN 276 (2001–2026) KS 247 (1994–2026) NM 222 (1967–2026) UT 194 (1986–2026) ID 183 (1987–2026) CO 143 (1983–2026) MS 136 (1991–2026) TX 132 (1948–2026) GA 106 (1984–2026) NV 99 (1994–2026) FL 98 (1985–2025) KY 89 (2012–2026) OK 76 (1988–2026) NJ 75 (1989–2026) WV 66 (1976–2025) MT 55 (1976–2026) AL 43 (1980–2022) IL 42 (1982–2026) MI 35 (1995–2026) AZ 35 (1966–2026) WY 29 (1991–2025) AR 29 (1994–2025) MN 23 (1989–2026) PA 22 (1979–2026) SC 22 (2005–2026) OR 17 (2000–2026) MA 12 (1996–2025) CT 12 (1980–2021) NE 12 (2002–2026) DE 11 (2014–2025) NC 10 (2014–2026) IA 10 (2017–2025) LA 8 (2009–2024) VI 6 (2012–2013) MD 5 (1999–2022) WI 4 (2003–2022) SD 3 (2019–2026) ME 3 (2013–2024) ND 2 (2013–2013) IN 2 (2009–2018) VT 2 (2017–2018)

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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