61 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1965–2025 8 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Wyoming 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.
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Nelson v. Stategreen2 sentences2020“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Payseno v. State, 2014 WY 108, ¶ 20 , 332 P.3d 1176, 1182 (Wyo. 2014) (quoting Nelson v. State, 2010 WY 159, ¶ 29 , 245 P.3d 282, 289 (Wyo. 2010) ). 2020“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Payseno v. State, 2014 WY 108, ¶ 20 , 332 P.3d 1176, 1182 (Wyo. 2014) (quoting Nelson v. State, 2010 WY 159, ¶ 29 , 245 P.3d 282, 289 (Wyo. 2010) ). | 6 | 8 |
Michael Allan Lindstromgreen2 sentences2020“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Volpi v. State, 2018 WY 66 , ¶ 33, 419 P.3d 884, 894 (Wyo. 2018) (quoting Lindstrom v. State, 2015 WY 28, ¶ 22 , 343 P.3d 792, 798 (Wyo. 2015)). 2. 2020“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Volpi v. State, 2018 WY 66 , ¶ 33, 419 P.3d 884, 894 (Wyo. 2018) (quoting Lindstrom v. State, 2015 WY 28, ¶ 22 , 343 P.3d 792, 798 (Wyo. 2015)). 2. | 5 | 6 |
Wilson v. Stategreen2 sentences2017Id. (citing Collins v. State, 854 P.2d 688, 700 (Wyo. 1993); Lowseth v. State, 876 P.2d 725, 729 (Wyo. 1994)). [¶12] The district court properly instructed the jury on the definition of “serious bodily injury,” an essential element of the charge against Mr. Hurley. 2008Wilson v. State, 14 P.3d 912, 916 (Wyo.2000). *400 Black v. State, 2002 WY 72, ¶ 6 , 46 P.3d 298, 300 (Wyo.2002). | 5 | 6 |
Terri Ann Paysenogreen2 sentences2025“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Cox v. State, 2020 WY 147, ¶ 16 , 477 P.3d 82, 85 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Payseno v. State, 2014 WY 108, ¶ 20 , 332 P.3d 1176, 1182 (Wyo. 2014)). 2025“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Cox v. State, 2020 WY 147, ¶ 16 , 477 P.3d 82, 85 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Payseno v. State, 2014 WY 108, ¶ 20 , 332 P.3d 1176, 1182 (Wyo. 2014)). | 4 | 8 |
Reay v. Stategreen2 sentences2018Nelson v. State , 2010 WY 159 , ¶ 29, 245 P.3d 282 , 289 (Wyo. 2010) (quoting Reay v. State , 2008 WY 13 , ¶ 8, 176 P.3d 647 , 650 (Wyo. 2008) ) (citations and quotation marks omitted). 2018Nelson v. State , 2010 WY 159 , ¶ 29, 245 P.3d 282 , 289 (Wyo. 2010) (quoting Reay v. State , 2008 WY 13 , ¶ 8, 176 P.3d 647 , 650 (Wyo. 2008) ) (citations and quotation marks omitted). | 4 | 5 |
Broberg v. Stategreen2 sentences2021Prejudice [¶28] “‘Error is prejudicial if there is a reasonable possibility that the verdict might have been more favorable to the defendant if the error had not been made.’ . . . . ‘Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.’” Vinson v. State, 2020 WY 93, ¶ 24 , 467 P.3d 1009, 1014 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Broberg v. State, 2018 WY 113 , ¶ 19, 428 P.3d 167, 172 (Wyo. 2018)). [¶29] The erroneous admission of hearsay “is not harmful if the evidence was ‘merely cumulative’ of other evidence showing the defendant’s guilt.” Griggs, ¶ 124, 367 P.3d at 1142 (quoting Lancaster v. 2020See generally Broberg, ¶¶ 16-19, 428 P.3d at 171-72 (discussing that even after a proper demand is filed, if the State does not file its notice then the district court is not alerted to the evidentiary issue, and a proper Gleason hearing cannot be held thus turning our review to whether there was a prejudicial error). | 4 | 4 |
Volpi v. Stategreen2 sentences2023Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.’” Miller v. State, 2021 WY 16, ¶ 20 , 479 P.3d 387, 392-93 (Wyo. 2021) (quoting Volpi v. State, 2018 WY 66 , ¶ 33, 419 P.3d 884, 894 (Wyo. 2018)). 2021Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Volpi v. State, 2018 WY 66 , ¶ 33, 419 P.3d 884, 894 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted). | 4 | 4 |
Collins v. Stategreen2 sentences2017Id. (citing Collins v. State, 854 P.2d 688, 700 (Wyo. 1993); Lowseth v. State, 876 P.2d 725, 729 (Wyo. 1994)). [¶12] The district court properly instructed the jury on the definition of “serious bodily injury,” an essential element of the charge against Mr. Hurley. 2002Collins v. State, 854 P.2d 688, 700 (Wyo.1998); Lowseth v. State, 875 P.2d 725, 729 (Wyo.1994). | 4 | 4 |
Michael Delwin Vinson v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2023Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Id. at ¶ 28, 491 P.3d at 1042 (quoting Vinson v. State, 2020 WY 93, ¶ 24 , 467 P.3d 1009, 1014 (Wyo. 2020)). 2023Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Id. at ¶ 28, 491 P.3d at 1042 (quoting Vinson v. State, 2020 WY 93, ¶ 24 , 467 P.3d 1009, 1014 (Wyo. 2020)). | 3 | 4 |
Cervelli v. Gravesgreen2 sentences1994If it is established that an instruction or instructions had a tendency to confuse or mislead the jury with respect to the applicable principles of law, reversal is proper.” Bigley v. Craven, 769 P.2d 892, 895 (Wyo.1989) (quoting Cervelli v. Graves, 661 P.2d 1032, 1036 (Wyo.1983) (citations omitted)). 1989Prejudicial error is never presumed; it must be established by the parties. * * * f) Goggins v. Harwood, 704 P.2d 1282, 1292 (Wyo.1985) (quoting from Cervelli v. Graves, 661 P.2d 1032, 1036 (Wyo.1983)). | 3 | 4 |
Ricky L. Dougherty v. Stategreen2 sentences2020“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Dougherty v. State, 2016 WY 62, ¶ 22 , 373 P.3d 427, 434 (Wyo. 2016) (quoting Lindstrom v. State, 2015 WY 28, ¶ 22 , 343 P.3d 792, 798 (Wyo. 2015)). 2020“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Dougherty v. State, 2016 WY 62, ¶ 22 , 373 P.3d 427, 434 (Wyo. 2016) (quoting Lindstrom v. State, 2015 WY 28, ¶ 22 , 343 P.3d 792, 798 (Wyo. 2015)). | 3 | 3 |
Lowseth v. Stategreen2 sentences2002Collins v. State, 854 P.2d 688, 700 (Wyo.1998); Lowseth v. State, 875 P.2d 725, 729 (Wyo.1994). 2000Collins v. State, 854 P.2d 688, 700 (Wyo.1998); Lowseth v. State, 875 P.2d 725, 729 (Wyo.1994). | 3 | 3 |
McWilliams v. Wilhelm Ex Rel. Wilhelmgreen2 sentences2012McWilliams v. Wilhelm By and Through Wilhelm, 893 P.2d 1147, 1148 (Wyo.1995). 1996Prejudicial error is never presumed, McWilliams, 893 P.2d at 1148 ; Bigley, 769 P.2d at 895 , but must be established by the party alleging error. | 2 | 3 |
Bigley v. Cravengreen2 sentences1996Prejudicial error is never presumed, McWilliams, 893 P.2d at 1148 ; Bigley, 769 P.2d at 895 , but must be established by the party alleging error. 1996Bigley , at 895. | 2 | 3 |
Brian Neal Gilbert v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2025“An error is prejudicial when there is a reasonable probability . . . the result would have been more favorable to the defendant had the error not occurred.” Olson v. State, 2023 WY 11, ¶ 18 , 523 P.3d 910, 915 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Gilbert v. State, 2022 WY 62, ¶ 38 , 509 P.3d 928, 939 (Wyo. 2022)). 2025“An error is prejudicial when there is a reasonable probability . . . the result would have been more favorable to the defendant had the error not occurred.” Olson v. State, 2023 WY 11, ¶ 18 , 523 P.3d 910, 915 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Gilbert v. State, 2022 WY 62, ¶ 38 , 509 P.3d 928, 939 (Wyo. 2022)). | 2 | 2 |
Matthew Justin Olson v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2025“An error is prejudicial when there is a reasonable probability . . . the result would have been more favorable to the defendant had the error not occurred.” Olson v. State, 2023 WY 11, ¶ 18 , 523 P.3d 910, 915 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Gilbert v. State, 2022 WY 62, ¶ 38 , 509 P.3d 928, 939 (Wyo. 2022)). 2025“An error is prejudicial when there is a reasonable probability . . . the result would have been more favorable to the defendant had the error not occurred.” Olson v. State, 2023 WY 11, ¶ 18 , 523 P.3d 910, 915 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Gilbert v. State, 2022 WY 62, ¶ 38 , 509 P.3d 928, 939 (Wyo. 2022)). | 2 | 2 |
Dustin Arthur Cox v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2025“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Cox v. State, 2020 WY 147, ¶ 16 , 477 P.3d 82, 85 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Payseno v. State, 2014 WY 108, ¶ 20 , 332 P.3d 1176, 1182 (Wyo. 2014)). 2025“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.” Cox v. State, 2020 WY 147, ¶ 16 , 477 P.3d 82, 85 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Payseno v. State, 2014 WY 108, ¶ 20 , 332 P.3d 1176, 1182 (Wyo. 2014)). | 2 | 2 |
Goggins v. Harwoodgreen2 sentences1989Prejudicial error is never presumed; it must be established by the parties. * * * f) Goggins v. Harwood, 704 P.2d 1282, 1292 (Wyo.1985) (quoting from Cervelli v. Graves, 661 P.2d 1032, 1036 (Wyo.1983)). 1989Pure Gas and Chemical Company v. Cook, supra [ 526 P.2d 986 (Wyo. 1974)]." Goggins v. Harwood, 704 P.2d 1282, 1292 (Wyo. 1985) (quoting from Cervelli v. Graves, 661 P.2d 1032, 1036 (Wyo. 1983)). | 2 | 2 |
Marken v. Empire Drilling Co.green2 sentences1985Pure Gas and Chemical Company v. Cook, supra. If it is established that an instruction or instructions had a tendency to confuse or mislead the jury with respect to the applicable principles of law, reversal is proper. 9 Wright & Miller, Federal Practice and Procedure: Civil § 2558, p. 668 (1971); see also, Marken v. Empire Drilling Company, 75 Wyo. 121 , 293 P.2d 406 (1956).” We seek, then, to discover whether the instructions together with the special verdict as given and returned constitute plain error warranting reversal. 1985Pure Gas and Chemical Company v. Cook, supra. If it is established that an instruction or instructions had a tendency to confuse or mislead the jury with respect to the applicable principles of law, reversal is proper. 9 Wright & Miller, Federal Practice and Procedure: Civil § 2558, p. 668 (1971); see also, Marken v. Empire Drilling Company, 75 Wyo. 121 , 293 P.2d 406 (1956).” We seek, then, to discover whether the instructions together with the special verdict as given and returned constitute plain error warranting reversal. | 2 | 2 |
Kwallek v. Stategreen2 sentences2003In support of this contention, Adams cites the case of Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1372 (Wyo.1979) and subsequent cases addressing the same subject. [127] In Urrutia v. State, 924 P.2d at 969 , we recognized: Appellant relies upon Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1872 (Wyo.1979), in making his argument that admitting his co-conspirators' testimony was a prejudicial error which mandates a reversal. 2002In support of this contention, appellant cites the cases of Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1372, 1375-76 (Wyo.1979) and Urrutia v. State, 924 P.2d 965, 969 (Wyo.1996) (citing Wells v. State, 846 P.2d 589, 595 (Wyo.1992)). [¶ 35] In Urrutia , at 969, we recognized: Appellant relies upon Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1372 (Wyo.1979), in making his argument that admitting his co-conspirators' testimony was a prejudicial error which mandates a reversal. | 1 | 3 |
Lloyd James Thompson, Jr. v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2023See, e.g., Berry v. State, 2023 WY 75, ¶ 31 , 533 P.3d 474 , 483–84 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Thompson v. State, 2021 WY 84, ¶ 28 , 491 P.3d 1033, 1042 (Wyo. 2021)) (“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.”); West v. State, 2013 WY 128, ¶ 21 , 311 P.3d 157, 163 (Wyo. 2013) (citing State v. Spears, 300 P.2d 551, 557 (Wyo. 1956); Daniel v. State, 2003 WY 132, ¶ 15 , 78 P.3d 205, 212 (Wyo. 2003)) (“[I]n order to warrant reversal of a conviction, error must be prejudicial. 2023See, e.g., Berry v. State, 2023 WY 75, ¶ 31 , 533 P.3d 474 , 483–84 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Thompson v. State, 2021 WY 84, ¶ 28 , 491 P.3d 1033, 1042 (Wyo. 2021)) (“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.”); West v. State, 2013 WY 128, ¶ 21 , 311 P.3d 157, 163 (Wyo. 2013) (citing State v. Spears, 300 P.2d 551, 557 (Wyo. 1956); Daniel v. State, 2003 WY 132, ¶ 15 , 78 P.3d 205, 212 (Wyo. 2003)) (“[I]n order to warrant reversal of a conviction, error must be prejudicial. | 1 | 2 |
Ronald Ray Blanchard v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2021“A core principle of Wyoming Rule of Evidence 404(b) ‘is that the defendant in a criminal case should not be convicted because he is an unsavory person, nor because of past misdeeds, but only because of his guilt of the particular crime charged.’” Blanchard v. State, 2020 WY 97, ¶ 18 , 468 P.3d 685, 691 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Vinson v. State, 2020 WY 93, ¶ 17 , 467 P.3d 1009, 1012 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Leyva v. State, 2007 WY 136, ¶ 19 , 165 P.3d 446, 452 (Wyo. 2007))). 6. 2021“A core principle of Wyoming Rule of Evidence 404(b) ‘is that the defendant in a criminal case should not be convicted because he is an unsavory person, nor because of past misdeeds, but only because of his guilt of the particular crime charged.’” Blanchard v. State, 2020 WY 97, ¶ 18 , 468 P.3d 685, 691 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Vinson v. State, 2020 WY 93, ¶ 17 , 467 P.3d 1009, 1012 (Wyo. 2020) (quoting Leyva v. State, 2007 WY 136, ¶ 19 , 165 P.3d 446, 452 (Wyo. 2007))). 6. | 1 | 2 |
Urrutia v. Stategreen2 sentences2003In support of this contention, Adams cites the case of Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1372 (Wyo.1979) and subsequent cases addressing the same subject. [127] In Urrutia v. State, 924 P.2d at 969 , we recognized: Appellant relies upon Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1872 (Wyo.1979), in making his argument that admitting his co-conspirators' testimony was a prejudicial error which mandates a reversal. 2002In support of this contention, appellant cites the cases of Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1372, 1375-76 (Wyo.1979) and Urrutia v. State, 924 P.2d 965, 969 (Wyo.1996) (citing Wells v. State, 846 P.2d 589, 595 (Wyo.1992)). [¶ 35] In Urrutia , at 969, we recognized: Appellant relies upon Kwallek v. State, 596 P.2d 1372 (Wyo.1979), in making his argument that admitting his co-conspirators' testimony was a prejudicial error which mandates a reversal. | 1 | 2 |
Anthony Duane West v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2023See, e.g., Berry v. State, 2023 WY 75, ¶ 31 , 533 P.3d 474 , 483–84 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Thompson v. State, 2021 WY 84, ¶ 28 , 491 P.3d 1033, 1042 (Wyo. 2021)) (“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.”); West v. State, 2013 WY 128, ¶ 21 , 311 P.3d 157, 163 (Wyo. 2013) (citing State v. Spears, 300 P.2d 551, 557 (Wyo. 1956); Daniel v. State, 2003 WY 132, ¶ 15 , 78 P.3d 205, 212 (Wyo. 2003)) (“[I]n order to warrant reversal of a conviction, error must be prejudicial. 2023See, e.g., Berry v. State, 2023 WY 75, ¶ 31 , 533 P.3d 474 , 483–84 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Thompson v. State, 2021 WY 84, ¶ 28 , 491 P.3d 1033, 1042 (Wyo. 2021)) (“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.”); West v. State, 2013 WY 128, ¶ 21 , 311 P.3d 157, 163 (Wyo. 2013) (citing State v. Spears, 300 P.2d 551, 557 (Wyo. 1956); Daniel v. State, 2003 WY 132, ¶ 15 , 78 P.3d 205, 212 (Wyo. 2003)) (“[I]n order to warrant reversal of a conviction, error must be prejudicial. | 1 | 1 |
Daniel v. Stategreen2 sentences2023See, e.g., Berry v. State, 2023 WY 75, ¶ 31 , 533 P.3d 474 , 483–84 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Thompson v. State, 2021 WY 84, ¶ 28 , 491 P.3d 1033, 1042 (Wyo. 2021)) (“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.”); West v. State, 2013 WY 128, ¶ 21 , 311 P.3d 157, 163 (Wyo. 2013) (citing State v. Spears, 300 P.2d 551, 557 (Wyo. 1956); Daniel v. State, 2003 WY 132, ¶ 15 , 78 P.3d 205, 212 (Wyo. 2003)) (“[I]n order to warrant reversal of a conviction, error must be prejudicial. 2023See, e.g., Berry v. State, 2023 WY 75, ¶ 31 , 533 P.3d 474 , 483–84 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Thompson v. State, 2021 WY 84, ¶ 28 , 491 P.3d 1033, 1042 (Wyo. 2021)) (“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.”); West v. State, 2013 WY 128, ¶ 21 , 311 P.3d 157, 163 (Wyo. 2013) (citing State v. Spears, 300 P.2d 551, 557 (Wyo. 1956); Daniel v. State, 2003 WY 132, ¶ 15 , 78 P.3d 205, 212 (Wyo. 2003)) (“[I]n order to warrant reversal of a conviction, error must be prejudicial. | 1 | 1 |
| Hathaway v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
Jason Arnold Miller v. The State of Wyominggreen2 sentences2023Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.’” Miller v. State, 2021 WY 16, ¶ 20 , 479 P.3d 387, 392-93 (Wyo. 2021) (quoting Volpi v. State, 2018 WY 66 , ¶ 33, 419 P.3d 884, 894 (Wyo. 2018)). 2023Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.’” Miller v. State, 2021 WY 16, ¶ 20 , 479 P.3d 387, 392-93 (Wyo. 2021) (quoting Volpi v. State, 2018 WY 66 , ¶ 33, 419 P.3d 884, 894 (Wyo. 2018)). | 1 | 1 |
| Justin Berry v. The State of Wyominggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Zabel v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
State v. Spearsgreen1 sentence2023See, e.g., Berry v. State, 2023 WY 75, ¶ 31 , 533 P.3d 474 , 483–84 (Wyo. 2023) (quoting Thompson v. State, 2021 WY 84, ¶ 28 , 491 P.3d 1033, 1042 (Wyo. 2021)) (“Prejudicial error requires reversal, while harmless error does not.”); West v. State, 2013 WY 128, ¶ 21 , 311 P.3d 157, 163 (Wyo. 2013) (citing State v. Spears, 300 P.2d 551, 557 (Wyo. 1956); Daniel v. State, 2003 WY 132, ¶ 15 , 78 P.3d 205, 212 (Wyo. 2003)) (“[I]n order to warrant reversal of a conviction, error must be prejudicial. | 1 | 1 |
| Leyva v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Raymond Martin Brown v. The State of Wyominggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Callen v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lancaster v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Birch v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ty Putnam v. The State of Wyominggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Donald Allen Grater Jr. v. The State of Wyominggreen | 1 | 1 |
| Davidson v. Cantrellgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Janpol v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Tanner v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Wyoming. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Pure Gas & Chemical Company v. Cook
green
2 sentences1989Pure Gas and Chemical Company v. Cook, supra [ 526 P.2d 986 (Wyo. 1974)]." Goggins v. Harwood, 704 P.2d 1282, 1292 (Wyo. 1985) (quoting from Cervelli v. Graves, 661 P.2d 1032, 1036 (Wyo. 1983)). 1989Pure Gas and Chemical Company v. Cook, supra [ 526 P.2d 986 (Wyo. 1974)]." Goggins v. Harwood, 704 P.2d 1282, 1292 (Wyo. 1985) (quoting from Cervelli v. Graves, 661 P.2d 1032, 1036 (Wyo. 1983)). | 4 | 1983–1989 |
Wright v. State
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2 sentences1998The trial judge having observed these proceedings and having determined an admonition was sufficient, we would be forced to speculate if we found this constituted prejudicial error, State v. Spears, supra. We have further repeatedly held it was necessary to raise such objections contemporaneously, Wright, supra. When defendant’s counsel did not ask for further admonition or a mistrial, we cannot notice the same because to allow an attorney to sit silent and preserve a briefcase error for presentation at the appellate level is improper, Booth v. Hackney, Wyo., 516 P.2d 180, 184 . 1998The trial judge having observed these proceedings and having determined an admonition was sufficient, we would be forced to speculate if we found this constituted prejudicial error, State v. Spears, supra. We have further repeatedly held it was necessary to raise such objections contemporaneously, Wright, supra. When defendant's counsel did not ask for further admonition or a mistrial, we cannot notice the same because to allow an attorney to sit silent and preserve a briefcase error for presentation at the appellate level is improper, Booth v. Hackney, Wyo., 516 P.2d 180, 184 . | 2 | 1977–1998 |
Booth v. Hackney
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2 sentences1998The trial judge having observed these proceedings and having determined an admonition was sufficient, we would be forced to speculate if we found this constituted prejudicial error, State v. Spears, supra. We have further repeatedly held it was necessary to raise such objections contemporaneously, Wright, supra. When defendant’s counsel did not ask for further admonition or a mistrial, we cannot notice the same because to allow an attorney to sit silent and preserve a briefcase error for presentation at the appellate level is improper, Booth v. Hackney, Wyo., 516 P.2d 180, 184 . 1998The trial judge having observed these proceedings and having determined an admonition was sufficient, we would be forced to speculate if we found this constituted prejudicial error, State v. Spears, supra. We have further repeatedly held it was necessary to raise such objections contemporaneously, Wright, supra. When defendant's counsel did not ask for further admonition or a mistrial, we cannot notice the same because to allow an attorney to sit silent and preserve a briefcase error for presentation at the appellate level is improper, Booth v. Hackney, Wyo., 516 P.2d 180, 184 . | 2 | 1977–1998 |
| Byron Nelson Griggs v. State green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Gleason v. State green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Vigil v. State green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Alaska Trustee, LLC v. Bachmeier green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Rolle v. State green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| United States v. James Richter green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Shrader green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| State v. Watie, Heard and Heard green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| Stroud v. Hansen green | 1 | 1970–1970 |
| Rocky Mountain Trucking Co. v. Taylor green | 1 | 1965–1965 |
| Strong v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. green | 1 | 1965–1965 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.