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challenge to a jury instruction in Utah

9 Utah opinions name it 1 courts 1993–2025 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lucerogreen
utahctapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006ISSUES AND STANDARDS OF REVIEW ¶ 9 Wareham argues that the trial court’s reasonable doubt instruction misstated the law by including the word obviate. “ ‘A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.’ ” State v. Weisberg, 2002 UT App 434, ¶ 12 , 62 P.3d 457 (quoting State v. Lucero, 866 P.2d 1, 3 (Utah Ct.App.1993)). ¶ 10 Wareham alleges that the trial court abused its discretion by denying Ware-ham’s motion to disqualify counsel.

2002ISSUES AND STANDARDS OF REVIEW ¶ 12 Weisberg first argues that the trial court improperly instructed the jury concerning the definition of “use of a weapon.” “A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.” State v. Lucero, 866 P.2d 1 ; 3 (Utah Ct.App.1993). ¶ 13 Weisberg also argues that the trial court improperly denied his request to arrest judgment pursuant to rule 23 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure.

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State v. Archuletagreen
utah · 1993 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993State v. Archuleta, 850 P.2d 1232, 1244 (1993), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 114 S.Ct. 476 , 126 L.Ed.2d 427 (1993).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Weisberg green
utahctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2011"Due process challenges are questions of law that we review applying a correction of error standard." West Valley City v. Roberts, 1999 UT App 358, ¶ 6 , 993 P.2d 252 . ¶ 5 Next, Prawitt argues that the jury instruction on refusal of chemical tests impermissibly shifted the State's burden of proof onto him. "`A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.'" State v. Maese, 2010 UT App 106, ¶ 7 , 236 P.3d 155 (quoting State v. Weisberg, 2002 UT App 434, ¶ 12 , 62 P.3d 457 ), cert. denied, 247 P.3d 774 (Utah 2011). ¶

2011"Due process challenges are questions of law that we review applying a correction of error standard." West Valley City v. Roberts, 1999 UT App 358, ¶ 6 , 993 P.2d 252 . ¶ 5 Next, Prawitt argues that the jury instruction on refusal of chemical tests impermissibly shifted the State's burden of proof onto him. "`A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.'" State v. Maese, 2010 UT App 106, ¶ 7 , 236 P.3d 155 (quoting State v. Weisberg, 2002 UT App 434, ¶ 12 , 62 P.3d 457 ), cert. denied, 247 P.3d 774 (Utah 2011). ¶

32006–2011
State v. Maese green
utahctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2020“A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.” 3 State v. Maese, 2010 UT App 106, ¶ 7 , 236 P.3d 155 (quotation simplified). 3.

2020“A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.” 3 State v. Maese, 2010 UT App 106, ¶ 7 , 236 P.3d 155 (quotation simplified). 3.

22011–2020
State v. Salgado green
utahctapp · 2018
2 sentences

2025“A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.” State v. Salgado, 2018 UT App 139, ¶ 24 , 427 P.3d 1228 (cleaned up).

2025“A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.” State v. Salgado, 2018 UT App 139, ¶ 24 , 427 P.3d 1228 (cleaned up).

12025–2025
State v. Gollaher green
utahctapp · 2020
2 sentences

2024Ordinarily, “a challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.” State v. Gollaher, 2020 UT App 131, ¶ 20 , 474 P.3d 1018 (quotation simplified), cert. denied, 481 P.3d 1040 (Utah 2021).

2024Ordinarily, “a challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.” State v. Gollaher, 2020 UT App 131, ¶ 20 , 474 P.3d 1018 (quotation simplified), cert. denied, 481 P.3d 1040 (Utah 2021).

12024–2024
State v. Prawitt green
utahctapp · 2011
2 sentences

2018"A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness." State v. Prawitt , 2011 UT App 261 , ¶ 5, 262 P.3d 1203 (quotation simplified).

2018"A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness." State v. Prawitt , 2011 UT App 261 , ¶ 5, 262 P.3d 1203 (quotation simplified).

12018–2018
State v. Frausto green
utahctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2018But "[the] precise wording and specificity [of jury instructions] is left to the sound discretion of the trial court." State v. Frausto , 2002 UT App 259 , ¶ 18, 53 P.3d 486 . ¶25 Third, Salgado contends that the trial court erred in denying her request to instruct the jury on minimum-speed violation as a lesser included offense of DUI.

2018But "[the] precise wording and specificity [of jury instructions] is left to the sound discretion of the trial court." State v. Frausto , 2002 UT App 259 , ¶ 18, 53 P.3d 486 . ¶25 Third, Salgado contends that the trial court erred in denying her request to instruct the jury on minimum-speed violation as a lesser included offense of DUI.

12018–2018
State v. Jackson green
utah · 2011
1 sentence

2011"Due process challenges are questions of law that we review applying a correction of error standard." West Valley City v. Roberts, 1999 UT App 358, ¶ 6 , 993 P.2d 252 . ¶ 5 Next, Prawitt argues that the jury instruction on refusal of chemical tests impermissibly shifted the State's burden of proof onto him. "`A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.'" State v. Maese, 2010 UT App 106, ¶ 7 , 236 P.3d 155 (quoting State v. Weisberg, 2002 UT App 434, ¶ 12 , 62 P.3d 457 ), cert. denied, 247 P.3d 774 (Utah 2011). ¶

12011–2011
West Valley City v. Roberts green
utahctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2011"Due process challenges are questions of law that we review applying a correction of error standard." West Valley City v. Roberts, 1999 UT App 358, ¶ 6 , 993 P.2d 252 . ¶ 5 Next, Prawitt argues that the jury instruction on refusal of chemical tests impermissibly shifted the State's burden of proof onto him. "`A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.'" State v. Maese, 2010 UT App 106, ¶ 7 , 236 P.3d 155 (quoting State v. Weisberg, 2002 UT App 434, ¶ 12 , 62 P.3d 457 ), cert. denied, 247 P.3d 774 (Utah 2011). ¶

2011"Due process challenges are questions of law that we review applying a correction of error standard." West Valley City v. Roberts, 1999 UT App 358, ¶ 6 , 993 P.2d 252 . ¶ 5 Next, Prawitt argues that the jury instruction on refusal of chemical tests impermissibly shifted the State's burden of proof onto him. "`A challenge to a jury instruction as incorrectly stating the law presents a question of law, which we review for correctness.'" State v. Maese, 2010 UT App 106, ¶ 7 , 236 P.3d 155 (quoting State v. Weisberg, 2002 UT App 434, ¶ 12 , 62 P.3d 457 ), cert. denied, 247 P.3d 774 (Utah 2011). ¶

12011–2011
Rhodes v. United States green
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

1993State v. Archuleta, 850 P.2d 1232, 1244 (1993), cert. denied, — U.S. —, 114 S.Ct. 476 , 126 L.Ed.2d 427 (1993).

11993–1993

Where else courts name it

PA 65 (1999–2026) IN 47 (2001–2023) MS 46 (1997–2026) WA 24 (2000–2024) CT 23 (1989–2025) CA 13 (1997–2020) UT 9 (1993–2025) NY 9 (2008–2022) ME 6 (1993–2014) NM 5 (1993–2025) DC 5 (2007–2011) MD 4 (1996–2016) ID 4 (1995–2020) IA 4 (2000–2015) MI 4 (2016–2026) FL 3 (2003–2017) OH 3 (2023–2024) IL 3 (2015–2021) KS 2 (2013–2021) NH 2 (2001–2018) NV 2 (2022–2022) ND 2 (1992–1998) NC 2 (2009–2024) VA 2 (2018–2026) TN 2 (1998–1998)

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