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Bruton rule in New Jersey

10 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1971–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Corsigreen
nj · 1981 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See State v. Corsi, 86 N.J. 172, 176-77 (1981) (describing severance and other options to avoid Bruton issue). 17 A-1623-20 there cannot be "an effective deletion [from a defendant's statement] of all references to the codefendants without prejudice to the confessing defendant").

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State v. Buonadonnagreen
nj · 1991 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See Buonadonna, 122 N.J. at 39 (acknowledging "the right to confront opposing witnesses or obtain severance of a trial is subject to tactical considerations that could lead a reasonable defendant, in consultation with counsel, to waive the right"); Pressler & Verniero, Current N.J.

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Schneble v. Floridagreen
scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Schneble v. Florida, 405 U.S. 427, 430 (1972) (observing that "[t]he mere finding of a violation of the Bruton rule . . . does not automatically require reversal of the ensuing criminal conviction," where "the properly admitted evidence of guilt is so overwhelming, and the prejudicial effect of the codefendant's admission is so insignificant by comparison.").

2019See Schneble v. Florida, 405 U.S. 427, 430 (1972) (observing that "[t]he mere finding of a violation of the Bruton rule . . . does not automatically require reversal of the ensuing criminal conviction," where "the properly admitted evidence of guilt is so overwhelming, and the prejudicial effect of the codefendant's admission is so insignificant by comparison.").

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Gray v. Marylandgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Therefore, although “Richardson placed outside the scope of Bruton’s rule those statements that incriminate inferentially!,]” and “the jury must use inference to connect the statement in this redacted confession with the defendant!,]” Gray ruled that “inference pure and simple cannot make the critical difference!.]” Id. at 195 , 118 S.Ct. at 1156 , 140 L.Ed.2d at 302 .

2011Therefore, although “Richardson placed outside the scope of Bruton’s rule those statements that incriminate inferentially!,]” and “the jury must use inference to connect the statement in this redacted confession with the defendant!,]” Gray ruled that “inference pure and simple cannot make the critical difference!.]” Id. at 195 , 118 S.Ct. at 1156 , 140 L.Ed.2d at 302 .

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Delaware v. Van Arsdallgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

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United States Ex Rel. Hanrahan v. Thieretgreen
ilnd · 1988 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991Hanrahan v. Thieret, 695 F.Supp. 372, 388 (N.D.Ill. 1988) (Bruton error harmless because it did not affect trial outcome), vacated and remanded on other grounds sub nom.

1991Hanrahan v. Thieret, 695 F.Supp. 372, 388 (N.D.Ill. 1988) (Bruton error harmless because it did not affect trial outcome), vacated and remanded on other grounds sub nom.

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Nathan Solomon v. David Harris, Warden of Green Haven Correctional Facility, and Robert Abrams, Attorney General of the State of New Yorkgreen
ca2 · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

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People v. Shellgreen
nyappdiv · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991In People v. Shell, 152 A.D.2d 609 , 543 N.Y.S.2d 510 , appeal denied, 74 N.Y.2d 899 , 548 N.Y.S.2d 432 , 547 N.E. 2d 959 (1989), trial counsel refused the court’s offer to hold a Bruton hearing because he wanted the codefendant’s statements introduced in evidence.

1991In People v. Shell, 152 A.D.2d 609 , 543 N.Y.S.2d 510 , appeal denied, 74 N.Y.2d 899 , 548 N.Y.S.2d 432 , 547 N.E. 2d 959 (1989), trial counsel refused the court’s offer to hold a Bruton hearing because he wanted the codefendant’s statements introduced in evidence.

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Brodis v. Detroit Board of Educationgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

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Solomon v. Harrisgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

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State v. Haskellgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985As Judge Dreier observed in State v. Haskell, 195 N.J.Super. 235, 237 (App.Div.), certif. granted 99 N.J. 198 (1984) (argued March 18, 1985), New Jersey’s appellate courts have never condoned or adopted the so-called “interlocking confessions” exception of Parker v. Randolph as a matter of State constitutional or procedural law.

1985As Judge Dreier observed in State v. Haskell, 195 N.J.Super. 235, 237 (App.Div.), certif. granted 99 N.J. 198 (1984) (argued March 18, 1985), New Jersey’s appellate courts have never condoned or adopted the so-called “interlocking confessions” exception of Parker v. Randolph as a matter of State constitutional or procedural law.

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United States v. Charles Venere and Robert Anthony Perrottagreen
ca5 · 1969 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985As the court noted in United States v. Venere, 416 F.2d 144, 149 (5th Cir.1969), the Bruton rule addressed “the inability of the traditional limiting instructions to assure the differentiation by the jury between the impact of the unsworn statement on the defendant and on the nonconfessing co-defendant.” The Fifth Circuit concluded that any danger was “greatly attenuated by the circumstance that a jury was waived.” Ibid.

1985As the court noted in United States v. Venere, 416 F.2d 144, 149 (5th Cir.1969), the Bruton rule addressed “the inability of the traditional limiting instructions to assure the differentiation by the jury between the impact of the unsworn statement on the defendant and on the nonconfessing co-defendant.” The Fifth Circuit concluded that any danger was “greatly attenuated by the circumstance that a jury was waived.” Ibid.

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State v. Gardnergreen
nj · 1969 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984State v. Gardner, 54 N.J. 37, 42 (1969).

1984State v. Gardner, 54 N.J. 37, 42 (1969).

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Janiec v. McCorklegreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1958 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971In effect, defendant challenges the trial court's reasons for denying post-conviction relief, but it should be noted that "appeals are taken from judgments or orders and not from reasons assigned." Janiec v. McCorkle, 52 N.J.

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State v. MacOngreen
nj · 1971 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
1 sentence

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Brown v. United States green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

1991See, e.g., Delaware v. Van Arsdall, 475 U.S. 673, 682 , 106 S.Ct. 1431, 1436-37 , 89 L.Ed.2d 674, 685 (1986) (Bruton error may be harmless); Brown v. United States, 411 U.S. 223 , 93 S.Ct. 1565 , 36 L.Ed.2d 208 (1973) (same); see also Solomon v. Harris, 749 F. 2d 1, 3 (2d Cir.1984) (failure to raise Bruton objection did not undermine defense strategy and therefore was harmless), cert. denied, 470 U.S. 1087 , 105 S.Ct. 1851 , 85 L.Ed.2d 149 (1985); United States *43 ex rel.

21977–1991
Harrington v. California red
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. * We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel’s confession constitutionally invalid as to John.* [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was “harmless beyond a reasonable donbt.” Harrington v. California, 395 U. S. 250 , 89 S. Ct. 1726 ,

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. * We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel’s confession constitutionally invalid as to John.* [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was “harmless beyond a reasonable donbt.” Harrington v. California, 395 U. S. 250 , 89 S. Ct. 1726 ,

21971–1971
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

21971–1971
John D. Wade v. Howard Yeager, Warden, New Jersey State Prison, and State of New Jersey green
ca3 · 1969
2 sentences

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. * We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel’s confession constitutionally invalid as to John.* [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was “harmless beyond a reasonable donbt.” Harrington v. California, 395 U. S. 250 , 89 S. Ct. 1726 ,

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

21971–1971
Homer E. Hanrahan v. James Greer, Warden, Menard Correctional Center green
ca7 · 1990
1 sentence

1991Hanrahan v. Greer, 896 F.2d 241 (7th Cir.1990).

11991–1991
State v. Barrett green
njsuperctappdiv · 1987
2 sentences

1990While recognizing that Bruton required severance of trials before admissibility of an extra-judicial declaration of a codefendant which included inculpatory references to defendant, the judge distinguished the Bruton rule from the issue at hand because "an out-of-court confession by a defendant implicating a codefendant is inadmissible under Bruton because by its nature, it is unverifiable hearsay." Barrett, supra, 220 N.J.

1990Super. at 315 , 531 A. 2d 1368 (footnotes omitted).

11990–1990
Yacker v. Advisory Committee On Professional Ethics neutral
nj · 1984
2 sentences

1985As Judge Dreier observed in State v. Haskell, 195 N.J.Super. 235, 237 (App.Div.), certif. granted 99 N.J. 198 (1984) (argued March 18, 1985), New Jersey’s appellate courts have never condoned or adopted the so-called “interlocking confessions” exception of Parker v. Randolph as a matter of State constitutional or procedural law.

1985As Judge Dreier observed in State v. Haskell, 195 N.J.Super. 235, 237 (App.Div.), certif. granted 99 N.J. 198 (1984) (argued March 18, 1985), New Jersey’s appellate courts have never condoned or adopted the so-called “interlocking confessions” exception of Parker v. Randolph as a matter of State constitutional or procedural law.

11985–1985
Thomas v. Hempstead Union Free School District neutral
nyappdiv · 2008
2 sentences

1985Cf. People v. Cardona, 56 A.D.2d 759 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 40 (App.Div. 1977) for an example of misuse of a co-defendant’s confession by the trial judge which resulted in a reversal.

1985Cf. People v. Cardona, 56 A.D.2d 759 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 40 (App.Div. 1977) for an example of misuse of a co-defendant’s confession by the trial judge which resulted in a reversal.

11985–1985
People v. Cardona neutral
nyappdiv · 1977
2 sentences

1985Cf. People v. Cardona, 56 A.D.2d 759 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 40 (App.Div. 1977) for an example of misuse of a co-defendant’s confession by the trial judge which resulted in a reversal.

1985Cf. People v. Cardona, 56 A.D.2d 759 , 392 N.Y.S.2d 40 (App.Div. 1977) for an example of misuse of a co-defendant’s confession by the trial judge which resulted in a reversal.

11985–1985
Berger v. New York green
scotus · 1967
1 sentence

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

11971–1971
Seymour v. United States green
scotus · 1967
1 sentence

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

11971–1971
Dutton v. Evans green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

1971That it came voluntarily from Nathaniel instead of being wrung from him on cross-examination shows only that cross-examination was unnecessary and not that it was unavailable. [*] We hold, therefore, that John suffered no deprivation of his constitutional right of confrontation which made the admission of Nathaniel's confession constitutionally invalid as to John. [*] [ 415 F. 2d at 571-573 ] However, even if Wade were not entirely controlling, we find that, in light of the record, any Bruton error was "harmless beyond a reasonable doubt." Harrington v. California, 395 U.S. 250 , 89 S.Ct. 1726

11971–1971

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