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admission of evidence violation in Georgia

9 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia 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
McCord v. Stategreen
ga · 2019 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2026
2 sentences

2026McCord v. State, 305 Ga. 318, 321 (2019) (quotation marks omitted).

2020See McCord v. State, 305 Ga. 318, 321 (2) (a) ( 825 SE2d 122 ) (2019) (“[A]lthough the admission of evidence in violation of the Confrontation Clause is error of constitutional magnitude, it can be harmless error if the State can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the error did not contribute to the verdict, such as when the evidence at issue is cumulative of other properly-admitted evidence or when the evidence against the defendant is overwhelming.”) (citation and punctuation omitted).

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Department of Transportation v. Acree Oil Co.green
ga · 1996 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1999
2 sentences

1996“The admission of evidence of factors which may reasonably influence a prospective purchaser’s decision is a matter within the discretion of the trial court. [Cit.]” Dept. of Transp. v. Acree Oil Co., 266 Ga. 336, 337 (2) ( 467 SE2d 319 ) (1996).

1996“The admission of evidence of factors which may reasonably influence a prospective purchaser’s decision is a matter within the discretion of the trial court. [Cit.]” Dept. of Transp. v. Acree Oil Co., 266 Ga. 336, 337 (2) ( 467 SE2d 319 ) (1996).

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Davidson v. Stategreen
ga · 2018 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Further, although the admission of evidence in violation of the Confrontation Clause is error of constitutional magnitude, "it can be harmless error if the State can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the error did not contribute to the verdict, such as when the evidence at issue is cumulative of other properly-admitted evidence or when the evidence against the defendant is overwhelming." (Citation omitted.) Davidson v. State , 304 Ga. 460 , 470 (4), 819 S.E.2d 452 (2018).

2019Further, although the admission of evidence in violation of the Confrontation Clause is error of constitutional magnitude, "it can be harmless error if the State can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the error did not contribute to the verdict, such as when the evidence at issue is cumulative of other properly-admitted evidence or when the evidence against the defendant is overwhelming." (Citation omitted.) Davidson v. State , 304 Ga. 460 , 470 (4), 819 S.E.2d 452 (2018).

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McCord v. Stategreen
ga · 2019 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See McCord v. State, 305 Ga. 318, 321 (2) (a) ( 825 SE2d 122 ) (2019) (“[A]lthough the admission of evidence in violation of the Confrontation Clause is error of constitutional magnitude, it can be harmless error if the State can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the error did not contribute to the verdict, such as when the evidence at issue is cumulative of other properly-admitted evidence or when the evidence against the defendant is overwhelming.”) (citation and punctuation omitted).

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United States v. Ronald Bilderbeckgreen
ca6 · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See also Lingo v. State, 329 Ga. App. 528, 533 ( 765 SE2d 696 ) (2014) (physical precedent only) (holding that the admission of evidence in violation of Rule 403 was harmless given the other strong evidence that the defendant committed the charged crimes); United States v. Bilderbeck, 163 F3d 971, 978 (6th Cir. 1999) (holding, in the alternative, that even assuming that the other acts evidence was inadmissible under Rule 403, “its admission would constitute harmless error in light of other proper and persuasive evidence concerning the same past acts”).

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Lingo v. the Stategreen
gactapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See also Lingo v. State, 329 Ga. App. 528, 533 ( 765 SE2d 696 ) (2014) (physical precedent only) (holding that the admission of evidence in violation of Rule 403 was harmless given the other strong evidence that the defendant committed the charged crimes); United States v. Bilderbeck, 163 F3d 971, 978 (6th Cir. 1999) (holding, in the alternative, that even assuming that the other acts evidence was inadmissible under Rule 403, “its admission would constitute harmless error in light of other proper and persuasive evidence concerning the same past acts”).

2016See also Lingo v. State, 329 Ga. App. 528, 533 ( 765 SE2d 696 ) (2014) (physical precedent only) (holding that the admission of evidence in violation of Rule 403 was harmless given the other strong evidence that the defendant committed the charged crimes); United States v. Bilderbeck, 163 F3d 971, 978 (6th Cir. 1999) (holding, in the alternative, that even assuming that the other acts evidence was inadmissible under Rule 403, “its admission would constitute harmless error in light of other proper and persuasive evidence concerning the same past acts”).

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Flint v. Department of Transportationgreen
gactapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999“The admission of evidence of factors which may reasonably influence a prospective purchaser’s decision is a matter within the discretion of the trial court.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Flint v. Dept. of Transp., 223 Ga. App. 815, 817 ( 479 SE2d 160 ) (1996).

1999“The admission of evidence of factors which may reasonably influence a prospective purchaser’s decision is a matter within the discretion of the trial court.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Flint v. Dept. of Transp., 223 Ga. App. 815, 817 ( 479 SE2d 160 ) (1996).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Pitts v. State green
ga · 2006
2 sentences

2019Once a determination is made that a statement is nontestimonial in nature, "normal rules regarding the admission of hearsay apply." (Footnote omitted.) Pitts v. State , 280 Ga. 288 , 291, 627 S.E.2d 17 (2006).

2019Once a determination is made that a statement is nontestimonial in nature, "normal rules regarding the admission of hearsay apply." (Footnote omitted.) Pitts v. State , 280 Ga. 288 , 291, 627 S.E.2d 17 (2006).

22019–2019
MacOn-bibb County Water & Sewerage Authority v. Reynolds green
gactapp · 1983
2 sentences

1996Macon-Bibb County Water, etc., Auth. v. Reynolds, 165 Ga.App. 348, 350-351 , 299 S.E.2d 594 (1983).

1996Macon-Bibb County Water, etc., Auth. v. Reynolds, 165 Ga.App. 348, 350-351 , 299 S.E.2d 594 (1983).

11996–1996
Reeves v. State green
ga · 1978
2 sentences

1978Reeves v. State, 241 Ga. 44 ( 234 SE2d 24 ) (1978); Sheffield v. State, 235 Ga. 507 ( 220 SE2d 265 ) (1975).

1978Reeves v. State, 241 Ga. 44 ( 234 SE2d 24 ) (1978); Sheffield v. State, 235 Ga. 507 ( 220 SE2d 265 ) (1975).

11978–1978
Smith v. Telecable of Columbus, Inc. green
ga · 1977
2 sentences

1978Reeves v. State, 241 Ga. 44 ( 234 SE2d 24 ) (1978); Sheffield v. State, 235 Ga. 507 ( 220 SE2d 265 ) (1975).

1978Reeves v. State, 241 Ga. 44 ( 234 SE2d 24 ) (1978); Sheffield v. State, 235 Ga. 507 ( 220 SE2d 265 ) (1975).

11978–1978
Doyle v. Ohio green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1978Under Georgia’s contemporaneous objection rule, the appellant’s enumeration of error relating to the admission of evidence in violation of Doyle v. Ohio, 426 U. S. 610 (1976) has been waived.

1978Under Georgia's contemporaneous objection rule, the appellant's enumeration of error relating to the admission of evidence in violation of Doyle v. Ohio, 426 U. S. 610 (1976) has been waived.

11978–1978
Sheffield v. State green
ga · 1975
2 sentences

1978Reeves v. State, 241 Ga. 44 ( 234 SE2d 24 ) (1978); Sheffield v. State, 235 Ga. 507 ( 220 SE2d 265 ) (1975).

1978Reeves v. State, 241 Ga. 44 ( 234 SE2d 24 ) (1978); Sheffield v. State, 235 Ga. 507 ( 220 SE2d 265 ) (1975).

11978–1978

Where else courts name it

TX 39 (1948–2025) CA 23 (1990–2026) GA 9 (1978–2026) MI 6 (1981–2026) NE 5 (1975–1999) WA 5 (1975–2024) IA 4 (2006–2025) NM 3 (1979–2017) IL 3 (2000–2012) KS 3 (1979–2024) MN 2 (2007–2016) OH 2 (2000–2011) NJ 2 (1991–1991) CT 2 (1992–2016) CO 2 (2021–2024) MS 2 (2014–2018) DC 2 (2004–2009) TN 2 (2005–2014)

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