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impropriety constitutes fundamental error in New Mexico

9 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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
State v. Rojogreen
nm · 1998 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2023
2 sentences

2023Rule 12-321(B)(2)(c) NMRA; see State v. Rojo, 1999-NMSC-001, ¶ 55 , 126 N.M. 438 , 971 P.2d 829 (“Failure to make a timely objection to alleged improper argument bars review on appeal, unless the impropriety constitutes fundamental error . . . [which] arises when [there is] misconduct that compromises the defendant’s right to a fair trial.” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)). 2 Fundamental error analysis involves two basic steps.

2023Rule 12-321(B)(2)(c) NMRA; see State v. Rojo, 1999-NMSC-001, ¶ 55 , 126 N.M. 438 , 971 P.2d 829 (“Failure to make a timely objection to alleged improper argument bars review on appeal, unless the impropriety constitutes fundamental error . . . [which] arises when [there is] misconduct that compromises the defendant’s right to a fair trial.” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)). 2 Fundamental error analysis involves two basic steps.

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State v. Oroscogreen
nm · 1992 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–2004
2 sentences

2004"The rule of fundamental error applies only if there has been a miscarriage of justice, if the question of guilt is so doubtful that it would shock the conscience to permit the conviction to stand, or if substantial justice has not been done." State v. Orosco, 113 N.M. 780, 784 , 833 P.2d 1146, 1150 (1992).

2004"The rule of fundamental error applies only if there has been a miscarriage of justice, if the question of guilt is so doubtful that it would shock the conscience to permit the conviction to stand, or if substantial justice has not been done." State v. Orosco, 113 N.M. 780, 784 , 833 P.2d 1146, 1150 (1992).

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State v. Chamberlaingreen
nm · 1991 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2000–2004
2 sentences

2004See Chamberlain, 112 N.M. at 730 , 819 P.2d at 680 ("Failure to make a timely objection to alleged improper argument bars review on appeal, unless the impropriety constitutes fundamental error.").

2004See Chamberlain, 112 N.M. at 730 , 819 P.2d at 680 ("Failure to make a timely objection to alleged improper argument bars review on appeal, unless the impropriety constitutes fundamental error.").

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State v. Gonzalesred
nm · 1992 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–1998
2 sentences

1998At trial, the prosecutor cross-examined Defendant’s expert on criminal investigations concerning the use of a background check as an investigative tool. 2 During the State’s rebuttal of Defendant’s closing argument, the prosecutor reminded the jury of Antillon’s testimony that he did not kill the victim and juxtaposed that testimony against Defendant’s failure to make a similar statement during his trial testimony. 3 Defendant’s trial counsel did not object to these aspects of the prosecutor’s cross-examination or closing argument at trial. {55} “Failure to make a timely objection to alleged i

1998At trial, the prosecutor cross-examined Defendant’s expert on criminal investigations concerning the use of a background check as an investigative tool. 2 During the State’s rebuttal of Defendant’s closing argument, the prosecutor reminded the jury of Antillon’s testimony that he did not kill the victim and juxtaposed that testimony against Defendant’s failure to make a similar statement during his trial testimony. 3 Defendant’s trial counsel did not object to these aspects of the prosecutor’s cross-examination or closing argument at trial. {55} “Failure to make a timely objection to alleged i

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State v. Clarkgreen
nm · 1989 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1991–1992
2 sentences

1992State v. Clark, 108 N.M. 288, 296 , 772 P.2d 322, 330 (1989).

1992State v. Clark, 108 N.M. 288, 296 , 772 P.2d 322, 330 (1989).

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State v. Wildgrubegreen
nmctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See State v. Wildgrube, 2003- NMCA-108, ¶ 20, 134 N.M. 262 , 75 P.3d 862 (stating that when a prosecutorial misconduct “claim has not been properly preserved by a specific and timely objection at trial, we have the discretion to review the claim on appeal for fundamental error”); see also Rojo, 1999-NMSC-001, ¶ 55 (explaining that the “[f]ailure to make a timely objection to alleged improper argument bars review on appeal, unless the impropriety constitutes fundamental error[,]” which can arise when a “prosecutor engages in misconduct that compromises the defendant’s right to a fair trial” (in

2021See State v. Wildgrube, 2003- NMCA-108, ¶ 20, 134 N.M. 262 , 75 P.3d 862 (stating that when a prosecutorial misconduct “claim has not been properly preserved by a specific and timely objection at trial, we have the discretion to review the claim on appeal for fundamental error”); see also Rojo, 1999-NMSC-001, ¶ 55 (explaining that the “[f]ailure to make a timely objection to alleged improper argument bars review on appeal, unless the impropriety constitutes fundamental error[,]” which can arise when a “prosecutor engages in misconduct that compromises the defendant’s right to a fair trial” (in

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State v. Trujillogreen
nm · 2002 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021“Prosecutorial misconduct rises to the level of fundamental error when it is so egregious and had such a persuasive and prejudicial effect on the jury’s verdict that the defendant was deprived of a fair trial.” Trujillo, 2002-NMSC-005, ¶ 52 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Ocon green
nmctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2023First, we determine “whether error occurred.” State v. Ocon, 2021-NMCA-032, ¶ 7 , 493 P.3d 448 .

12023–2023
State v. Ocon green
nmctapp · 2021
1 sentence

2023First, we determine “whether error occurred.” State v. Ocon, 2021-NMCA-032, ¶ 7 , 493 P.3d 448 .

12023–2023

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 30-2-1 (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.

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