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mistrial after the curative instruction in Georgia

8 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2026 2 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Sanders v. Stategreen
ga · 2012 · cited in 3 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014
2 sentences

2012“Because there is not a reasonable probability that renewing the motion for a mistrial after the curative instruction was given would have changed the outcome of the trial, we conclude that [Hernandez] was not denied effective assistance of counsel.” (Citation omitted.) Id. (b) Hernandez next contends that his trial counsel erred in failing to conduct a proper examination of the victim in support of his motion for mistrial.

2012“Because there is not a reasonable probability that renewing the motion for a mistrial after the curative instruction was given would have changed the outcome of the trial, we conclude that [Hernandez] was not denied effective assistance of counsel.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Id. (b) Hernandez next contends that his trial counsel erred in failing to conduct a proper examination of the victim in support of his motion for mistrial.

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Woods v. Stategreen
ga · 2021 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Woods v. State, 312 Ga. 405, 411 (3) (a) (862 3 Bunn incorrectly states in his brief that the court did not instruct the jury to disregard the testimony. 20 SE2d 526 ) (2021) (it is the prejudice arising from counsel’s errors that is constitutionally relevant, not each individual error considered in a vacuum).

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Hartsfield v. Stategreen
ga · 2014 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See also Hartsfield v. State, 294 Ga. 883, 887 (3) (a) ( 757 SE2d 90 ) (2014) (defendant not denied effective assistance of counsel when “there is not a reasonable probability that [making a] motion for a mistrial after the curative instruction would have changed the outcome of the trial”). (i) Cumulative prejudice Although not argued by Bunn, we must consider whether he is entitled to a new trial based on cumulative prejudice.

2026See also Hartsfield v. State, 294 Ga. 883, 887 (3) (a) ( 757 SE2d 90 ) (2014) (defendant not denied effective assistance of counsel when “there is not a reasonable probability that [making a] motion for a mistrial after the curative instruction would have changed the outcome of the trial”). (i) Cumulative prejudice Although not argued by Bunn, we must consider whether he is entitled to a new trial based on cumulative prejudice.

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Smith v. Stategreen
ga · 2017 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021The defense did not renew its motion for a mistrial after the curative instruction, so denial of the motion was not preserved for appellate review. “[B]ecause [Evans] failed to renew [the] motion for mistrial after the trial court denied it and then took other corrective action, this argument is waived.” Smith v. State, 302 Ga. 699, 702 (3) ( 808 SE2d 692 ) (2017). 9.

2021The defense did not renew its motion for a mistrial after the curative instruction, so denial of the motion was not preserved for appellate review. “[B]ecause [Evans] failed to renew [the] motion for mistrial after the trial court denied it and then took other corrective action, this argument is waived.” Smith v. State, 302 Ga. 699, 702 (3) ( 808 SE2d 692 ) (2017). 9.

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Hargett v. Stategreen
ga · 2009 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Hargett v. State, 285 Ga. 82, 86 (3) ( 674 SE2d 261 ) (2009). 5.

2012See Hargett v. State, 285 Ga. 82, 86 (3) ( 674 SE2d 261 ) (2009). 5.

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Fambro v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Fambro v. State, 165 Ga. App. 445, 447 (4) ( 299 SE2d 114 ) (1983). 5.

1987Fambro v. State, 165 Ga. App. 445, 447 (4) ( 299 SE2d 114 ) (1983). 5.

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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 (1)

CaseCitedYears
Bankston v. State green
gactapp · 1981
2 sentences

1988Since the rule requiring renewal of a motion for a mistrial following curative instructions has been retained in criminal cases, the issue has not been preserved for appellate review. [Cits.]” Bankston v. State, 159 Ga. App. 342 (3) ( 283 SE2d 319 ) (1981). 3.

1988Since the rule requiring renewal of a motion for a mistrial following curative instructions has been retained in criminal cases, the issue has not been preserved for appellate review. [Cits.]” Bankston v. State, 159 Ga. App. 342 (3) ( 283 SE2d 319 ) (1981). 3.

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