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collateral crime rule in West Virginia

8 West Virginia opinions name it 1 courts 1986–2014 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by West Virginia 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Dolingreen
wva · 1986 · cited in 4 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1987–1990
2 sentences

1990Further, in State v. Jackson, ___ W.Va. ___, ___, 383 S.E.2d 79, 82 (1989), this Court recognized that: [W]here the state attempt[s] to introduce evidence of other crimes or wrongful acts on the part of a defendant to prove system, motive, intent or opportunity, as outlined in Rule [404(b) ], known as the collateral crime rule, `we have emphasized that [to be admissible, evidence of] the collateral crimes must [relate to crimes that] have occurred reasonably close in point of time to the present offense.' State v. Dolin, ___ W.Va. ___, 347 S.E.2d 208, 214 (1986).

1990Further, in State v. Jackson, 181 W.Va. 447, 450 , 383 S.E.2d 79, 82 (1989), this Court recognized that: [W]here the state attempt[s] to introduce evidence of other crimes or wrongful acts on the part of a defendant to prove system, motive, intent or opportunity, as outlined in Rule [404(b)], known as the collateral crime rule, ‘we have emphasized that [to be admissible, evidence of] the collateral crimes must [relate to crimes that] have occurred reasonably close in point of time to the present offense.’ State v. Dolin, 176 W.Va. 688 , 347 S.E.2d 208, 214 (1986).

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State v. Gumgreen
wva · 1983 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1993
2 sentences

1993Even if the appellant was charged with arson in connection with the car, “this testimony was not used to show [his] propensity toward criminality, but rather it served to establish the identity of the person charged with the commission of the crime, and thus it is an exception to the collateral crime rule.” Acord v. Hedrick, 176 W.Va. 154, 157-58 , 342 S.E.2d 120, 123-24 (1986); State v. Gum, 172 W.Va. 534, 543 , 309 S.E.2d 32, 41 (1983); syl. pt. 12, State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974).

1993Even if the appellant was charged with arson in connection with the car, “this testimony was not used to show [his] propensity toward criminality, but rather it served to establish the identity of the person charged with the commission of the crime, and thus it is an exception to the collateral crime rule.” Acord v. Hedrick, 176 W.Va. 154, 157-58 , 342 S.E.2d 120, 123-24 (1986); State v. Gum, 172 W.Va. 534, 543 , 309 S.E.2d 32, 41 (1983); syl. pt. 12, State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974).

22
State v. Messergreen
wva · 1981 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1989–1990
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

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Acord v. Hedrickgreen
wva · 1986 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993Even if the appellant was charged with arson in connection with the car, “this testimony was not used to show [his] propensity toward criminality, but rather it served to establish the identity of the person charged with the commission of the crime, and thus it is an exception to the collateral crime rule.” Acord v. Hedrick, 176 W.Va. 154, 157-58 , 342 S.E.2d 120, 123-24 (1986); State v. Gum, 172 W.Va. 534, 543 , 309 S.E.2d 32, 41 (1983); syl. pt. 12, State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974).

1993Even if the appellant was charged with arson in connection with the car, “this testimony was not used to show [his] propensity toward criminality, but rather it served to establish the identity of the person charged with the commission of the crime, and thus it is an exception to the collateral crime rule.” Acord v. Hedrick, 176 W.Va. 154, 157-58 , 342 S.E.2d 120, 123-24 (1986); State v. Gum, 172 W.Va. 534, 543 , 309 S.E.2d 32, 41 (1983); syl. pt. 12, State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974).

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State v. Jacksongreen
wva · 1989 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Further, in State v. Jackson, ___ W.Va. ___, ___, 383 S.E.2d 79, 82 (1989), this Court recognized that: [W]here the state attempt[s] to introduce evidence of other crimes or wrongful acts on the part of a defendant to prove system, motive, intent or opportunity, as outlined in Rule [404(b) ], known as the collateral crime rule, `we have emphasized that [to be admissible, evidence of] the collateral crimes must [relate to crimes that] have occurred reasonably close in point of time to the present offense.' State v. Dolin, ___ W.Va. ___, 347 S.E.2d 208, 214 (1986).

1990Further, in State v. Jackson, 181 W.Va. 447, 450 , 383 S.E.2d 79, 82 (1989), this Court recognized that: [W]here the state attempt[s] to introduce evidence of other crimes or wrongful acts on the part of a defendant to prove system, motive, intent or opportunity, as outlined in Rule [404(b)], known as the collateral crime rule, ‘we have emphasized that [to be admissible, evidence of] the collateral crimes must [relate to crimes that] have occurred reasonably close in point of time to the present offense.’ State v. Dolin, 176 W.Va. 688 , 347 S.E.2d 208, 214 (1986).

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State v. Harrisgreen
wva · 1980 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988Both at common law and now under Rule 404(b) of the West Virginia Rules of Evidence, the State may introduce evidence that the defendant committed other crimes for the purpose of showing motive, intent, plan, or the other factors enumerated in the rule. 5 Our traditional statement of the collateral crime rule is expressed in Syllabus Point 11 of State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974): “Subject to exceptions, it is a well-established common-law rule that in a criminal prosecution, proof which shows or tends to show that the accused is guilty of the commission of other crimes and

1988Both at common law and now under Rule 404(b) of the West Virginia Rules of Evidence, the State may introduce evidence that the defendant committed other crimes for the purpose of showing motive, intent, plan, or the other factors enumerated in the rule. 5 Our traditional statement of the collateral crime rule is expressed in Syllabus Point 11 of State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974): “Subject to exceptions, it is a well-established common-law rule that in a criminal prosecution, proof which shows or tends to show that the accused is guilty of the commission of other crimes and

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People v. Tassellgreen
cal · 1984 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (11)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Thomas green
wva · 1974
2 sentences

1993Even if the appellant was charged with arson in connection with the car, “this testimony was not used to show [his] propensity toward criminality, but rather it served to establish the identity of the person charged with the commission of the crime, and thus it is an exception to the collateral crime rule.” Acord v. Hedrick, 176 W.Va. 154, 157-58 , 342 S.E.2d 120, 123-24 (1986); State v. Gum, 172 W.Va. 534, 543 , 309 S.E.2d 32, 41 (1983); syl. pt. 12, State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974).

1993Even if the appellant was charged with arson in connection with the car, “this testimony was not used to show [his] propensity toward criminality, but rather it served to establish the identity of the person charged with the commission of the crime, and thus it is an exception to the collateral crime rule.” Acord v. Hedrick, 176 W.Va. 154, 157-58 , 342 S.E.2d 120, 123-24 (1986); State v. Gum, 172 W.Va. 534, 543 , 309 S.E.2d 32, 41 (1983); syl. pt. 12, State v. Thomas, 157 W.Va. 640 , 203 S.E.2d 445 (1974).

41986–1993
State v. Gargiliana green
wva · 1953
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

21989–1990
State v. Withrow green
wva · 1957
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

21989–1990
State v. Lewis green
wva · 1949
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

21989–1990
State v. Evans green
wva · 1951
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

21989–1990
State v. Evans green
wva · 1951
2 sentences

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

1990See, e.g., State v. Messer, 166 W.Va. 806 , 277 S.E.2d 634 (1981) (per curiam); Syllabus Point 7, State v. Withrow, 142 W.Va. 522 , 96 S.E.2d 913 (1957); Syllabus Point 3, State v. Gargiliana, 138 W.Va. 376 , 76 S.E.2d 265 (1953); Syllabus Point 2, State v. Evans, 136 W.Va. 1 , 66 S.E.2d 545 (1951); Syllabus Point 4, State v. Lewis, 133 W.Va. 584 , 57 S.E.2d 513 (1949).

21989–1990
State v. Edward Charles L. green
wva · 1990
2 sentences

2014While this holding was modified by this Court in State v. Edward Charles L., 183 W.Va. 641 , 398 S.E.2d 123 (1990), to allow such evidence where the victim is a child, the decision was not modified with respect to adult victims. 10 Recognizing that the 404(b) evidence should not have been admitted to show the petitioner’s lustful disposition toward the victim, the State argues that we should extend our ruling in Edward Charles L. to adults, pointing out that such a ruling would be consistent with federal law. 11 We decline to do so, however, because as we explained in Dolin : To recognize a se

2014While this holding was modified by this Court in State v. Edward Charles L., 183 W.Va. 641 , 398 S.E.2d 123 (1990), to allow such evidence where the victim is a child, the decision was not modified with respect to adult victims. 10 Recognizing that the 404(b) evidence should not have been admitted to show the petitioner’s lustful disposition toward the victim, the State argues that we should extend our ruling in Edward Charles L. to adults, pointing out that such a ruling would be consistent with federal law. 11 We decline to do so, however, because as we explained in Dolin : To recognize a se

12014–2014
Commonwealth v. Shively green
pa · 1981
2 sentences

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

11986–1986
State v. Wallace green
wva · 1985
2 sentences

1986This was recognized in Syllabus Point 11 of Thomas , where we said “unless such other offenses are an element of or are legally connected with the offense for which the accused is on trial.” See also State v. Wallace, 175 W.Va. 663 , 337 S.E.2d 321 (1985).

1986This was recognized in Syllabus Point 11 of Thomas , where we said "unless such other offenses are an element of or are legally connected with the offense for which the accused is on trial." See also State v. Wallace, — W.Va. —, 337 S.E.2d 321 (1985).

11986–1986
State v. Curry green
ohio · 1975
2 sentences

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

11986–1986
State v. Moore green
la · 1983
2 sentences

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

1986See People v. Tassell, 36 Cal.3d 77 , 679 P.2d 1 , 201 Cal.Rptr. 567 (1984) (in bank); State v. Moore, 440 So.2d 134 (La.1983); State v. Curry, 43 Ohio St.2d 66 , 330 N.E.2d 720 (1975); Commonwealth v. Shively, 492 Pa. 411 , 424 A.2d 1257 (1981).

11986–1986

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