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erroneous reasonable doubt standard in South Dakota

8 South Dakota opinions name it 1 courts 2011–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by South Dakota 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Guthmiller v. Webergreen
sd · 2011 · cited in 7 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
2 sentences

2021After Blem, we recognized “[t]he United States Supreme Court has only found errors to be structural when there has been (1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.” Guthmiller, 2011 S.D. 62, ¶ 16 , 804 N.W.2d at 406 .

2021After Blem, we recognized “[t]he United States Supreme Court has only found errors to be structural when there has been (1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.” Guthmiller, 2011 S.D. 62, ¶ 16 , 804 N.W.2d at 406 .

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State v. Hayesgreen
sd · 2014 · cited in 3 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016The United States Supreme Court has found structural error only when there has been “(1) a deprivation of tiie right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.” Hayes, 2014 S.D, 72, ¶ 17, 855 N.W.2d 668, 674 (quoting Guthmiller v. Weber, 2011 S.D. 62, ¶ 16 , 804 N.W.2d 400, 406 ).

2016Regardless, as explained above, a new trial is not warranted because Pursley was not prejudiced. [¶ 15.] We affirm. [¶ 16.] ZINTER, SEVERSON, WILBUR, and KERN, Justices, concur. * Automatic reversal is required, and harmless-error analysis does not apply, when “there has been ‘(1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful’ exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.’" State v. Hayes, 2014 S.D. 7

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Neder v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 5 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2011–2021
2 sentences

2015However, structural errors occur only “in a very limited class of cases.” Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 8 , 119 S.Ct. 1827, 1833 , 144 L.Ed.2d 35 (1999). [¶ 6.] This Court, following Neder , has only recognized six types of structural error: (1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.

2015However, structural errors occur only “in a very limited class of cases.” Neder v. United States, 527 U.S. 1, 8 , 119 S.Ct. 1827, 1833 , 144 L.Ed.2d 35 (1999). [¶ 6.] This Court, following Neder , has only recognized six types of structural error: (1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.

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Sullivan v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 2 South Dakota opinions naming this issue, 2011–2014
2 sentences

2014A structural error so “affect[s] the framework within which the trial proceeds that automatic reversal is required.” Guthmiller, 2011 S.D. 62, ¶ 16 , 804 N.W.2d at 406 (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 282 , 113 S.Ct. 2078, 2083 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993) (Rehnquist, C.J., concurring)) (internal quotation marks omitted). [¶ 17.] The United States Supreme Court has found an error to be structural only when there has been “(1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of s

2014A structural error so “affect[s] the framework within which the trial proceeds that automatic reversal is required.” Guthmiller, 2011 S.D. 62, ¶ 16 , 804 N.W.2d at 406 (quoting Sullivan v. Louisiana, 508 U.S. 275, 282 , 113 S.Ct. 2078, 2083 , 124 L.Ed.2d 182 (1993) (Rehnquist, C.J., concurring)) (internal quotation marks omitted). [¶ 17.] The United States Supreme Court has found an error to be structural only when there has been “(1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of s

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Blem green
sd · 2000
1 sentence

2018Rather, he relies on Blem , in which we held that "a substantial failure to comply with jury selection statutes is a structural error[.]" 2000 S.D. 69 , ¶ 29, 610 N.W.2d at 810 .

12018–2018
State v. Arguello green
sd · 2015
2 sentences

2018They include: "(1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant's race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard." *649 Arguello , 2015 S.D. 103 , ¶ 6, 873 N.W.2d at 493 (quoting Guthmiller , 2011 S.D. 62 , ¶ 16, 804 N.W.2d at 406 ). [¶ 15.] Miller concedes that this case does not concern one of the six recognized structural errors.

2018They include: "(1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant's race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard." *649 Arguello , 2015 S.D. 103 , ¶ 6, 873 N.W.2d at 493 (quoting Guthmiller , 2011 S.D. 62 , ¶ 16, 804 N.W.2d at 406 ). [¶ 15.] Miller concedes that this case does not concern one of the six recognized structural errors.

12018–2018
Rose v. Clark green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2016Regardless, as explained above, a new trial is not warranted because Pursley was not prejudiced. [¶ 15.] We affirm. [¶ 16.] ZINTER, SEVERSON, WILBUR, and KERN, Justices, concur. * Automatic reversal is required, and harmless-error analysis does not apply, when “there has been ‘(1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful’ exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.’" State v. Hayes, 2014 S.D. 7

2016Regardless, as explained above, a new trial is not warranted because Pursley was not prejudiced. [¶ 15.] We affirm. [¶ 16.] ZINTER, SEVERSON, WILBUR, and KERN, Justices, concur. * Automatic reversal is required, and harmless-error analysis does not apply, when “there has been ‘(1) a deprivation of the right to counsel; (2) a biased judge; (3) an unlawful’ exclusion of grand jurors of the defendant’s race; (4) a deprivation of the right of self-representation at trial; (5) a deprivation of the right to a public trial; and (6) an erroneous reasonable doubt standard.’" State v. Hayes, 2014 S.D. 7

12016–2016
Johnson v. United States green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2016The Supreme Court also analyzed the distinction in Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 468 , 117 S.Ct. 1544, 1549 , 137 L.Ed.2d 718 (1997).

2016The Supreme Court also analyzed the distinction in Johnson v. United States, 520 U.S. 461, 468 , 117 S.Ct. 1544, 1549 , 137 L.Ed.2d 718 (1997).

12016–2016

Where else courts name it

TX 10 (2010–2021) CA 8 (1983–2016) SD 8 (2011–2021) LA 5 (1991–1999) DC 3 (1998–2011) WA 3 (2016–2018) IL 3 (2012–2014) MD 3 (2014–2022) MT 3 (2008–2018) PA 2 (1973–2021) IN 2 (2004–2024) NC 2 (2005–2005)

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