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evidence warrants instruction in Georgia

8 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2017 0 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
BRYSON v. JACKSONgreen
ga · 2016 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Cotton v. State, 274 Ga. 26, 26 (2) ( 549 SE2d 71 ) (2001); Bryson v. State, 299 Ga. 751, 755 (2) (d) ( 791 SE2d 43 ) (2016).

2017Cotton v. State, 274 Ga. 26, 26 (2) ( 549 SE2d 71 ) (2001); Bryson v. State, 299 Ga. 751, 755 (2) (d) ( 791 SE2d 43 ) (2016).

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Cotton v. Stategreen
ga · 2001 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017Cotton v. State, 274 Ga. 26, 26 (2) ( 549 SE2d 71 ) (2001); Bryson v. State, 299 Ga. 751, 755 (2) (d) ( 791 SE2d 43 ) (2016).

2017Cotton v. State, 274 Ga. 26, 26 (2) ( 549 SE2d 71 ) (2001); Bryson v. State, 299 Ga. 751, 755 (2) (d) ( 791 SE2d 43 ) (2016).

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Jackson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009But “[w]here, as here, the evidence shows either the commission of the completed offense as charged, or the commission of no offense, the trial court is not required to charge the jury on a lesser included offense.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Jackson v. State, 213 Ga. App. 170, 171-172 (2) (b) ( 444 SE2d 126 ) (1994).

2009But “[w]here, as here, the evidence shows either the commission of the completed offense as charged, or the commission of no offense, the trial court is not required to charge the jury on a lesser included offense.” (Citations and punctuation omitted.) Jackson v. State, 213 Ga. App. 170, 171-172 (2) (b) ( 444 SE2d 126 ) (1994).

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Damare v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009“The failure to give a requested charge on a lesser included offense when the evidence warrants it is error.” (Citation omitted.) Damare v. State, 257 Ga. App. 508, 512 (2) ( 571 SE2d 507 ) (2002).

2009“The failure to give a requested charge on a lesser included offense when the evidence warrants it is error.” (Citation omitted.) Damare v. State, 257 Ga. App. 508, 512 (2) ( 571 SE2d 507 ) (2002).

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State v. Alvaradogreen
ga · 1990 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002State v. Alvarado, 260 Ga. 563, 564 ( 397 SE2d 550 ) (1990). (a) Public indecency jury instruction.

2002State v. Alvarado, 260 Ga. 563, 564 ( 397 SE2d 550 ) (1990). (a) Public indecency jury instruction.

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Spivey v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Moreover, “[t]he trial court is obligated to give a properly requested instruction on lesser included offenses only if the evidence warrants such an instruction.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Spivey v. State, 243 Ga. App. 785, 786 (1) ( 534 SE2d 498 ) (2000).

2001Moreover, “[t]he trial court is obligated to give a properly requested instruction on lesser included offenses only if the evidence warrants such an instruction.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Spivey v. State, 243 Ga. App. 785, 786 (1) ( 534 SE2d 498 ) (2000).

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Lemattey v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000“The trial court is obligated to give a properly requested instruction on lesser included offenses only if the evidence warrants such an instruction.” (Punctuation omitted.) Lemattey v. State, 234 Ga. App. 889, 890 ( 508 SE2d 215 ) (1998).

2000“The trial court is obligated to give a properly requested instruction on lesser included offenses only if the evidence warrants such an instruction.” (Punctuation omitted.) Lemattey v. State, 234 Ga. App. 889, 890 ( 508 SE2d 215 ) (1998).

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Padgett v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998“The trial court is obligated to give a properly requested instruction on lesser included offenses only if the evidence warrants such an instruction. [Cit.]” Padgett v. State, 170 Ga. App. 98, 99 (1) ( 316 SE2d 523 ) (1984).

1998“The trial court is obligated to give a properly requested instruction on lesser included offenses only if the evidence warrants such an instruction. [Cit.]” Padgett v. State, 170 Ga. App. 98, 99 (1) ( 316 SE2d 523 ) (1984).

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State v. Stonakergreen
ga · 1976 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984State v. Stonaker, 236 Ga. 1, 2 ( 222 SE2d 354 ) (1976).

1984State v. Stonaker, 236 Ga. 1, 2 ( 222 SE2d 354 ) (1976).

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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.

Where else courts name it

CA 34 (1991–2026) AL 21 (1982–2025) MN 21 (1979–2006) SC 20 (1985–2023) LA 12 (1983–2026) MD 11 (1989–2024) GA 8 (1984–2017) IN 7 (1984–1998) FL 7 (2012–2017) IL 6 (1988–2020) NC 6 (1990–2011) MA 6 (1999–2018) MO 6 (1905–2014) OK 5 (1994–2024) OH 5 (1987–2004) PA 4 (1982–1987) KY 4 (2000–2025) TX 4 (1992–2014) UT 3 (1983–1990) WI 2 (1988–2018) OR 2 (2015–2015) VI 2 (2012–2024) MS 2 (2009–2010) NY 2 (1896–1896)

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