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prosecutorial misconduct claim in Wyoming

8 Wyoming opinions name it 1 courts 1998–2025 3 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.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Rubio v. Stategreen
wyo · 1997 · cited in 3 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 1998–2019
2 sentences

2019Yellowbear, ¶ 66, 174 P.3d at 1295 (reviewing for abuse of discretion a motion for new trial based on prosecutorial misconduct); Capshaw v. State, 958 P.2d 387, 390 (Wyo. 1998) (“The abuse of discretion standard applies even when the defendant bases his motion for a mistrial upon a prosecutorial misconduct claim.”) (citing Rubio v. State, 939 P.2d 238, 241 (Wyo. 1997).

2017“The abuse of discre tion standard applies even when the defendant bases his motion for a mistrial upon a prosecutorial misconduct claim.” Yellowbear, ¶ 66, 174 P.3d at 1295 ; Capshaw v. State, 958 P.2d 387, 390 (Wyo. 1998) (citing Rubio v. State, 939 P.2d 238, 241 (Wyo. 1997)). ■ [¶25] Mr. Triplett claims the prosecutor should have obtained permission from the district court before asking Ms. Wilson if any of her siblings had accused Mr. Triplett of misconduct.

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Large v. Stategreen
wyo · 2008 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025See Large v. State, 2008 WY 22, ¶ 29 , 177 P.3d 807, 816 (Wyo. 2008) (recognizing that we typically require an appellant to demonstrate prejudice to prevail on a prosecutorial misconduct claim except in right to silence cases where we apply an error per se rule). 3 the statement amounted to a “reference” to silence which is only reversible if Mr. Patterson shows he was prejudiced.

2025See Large v. State, 2008 WY 22, ¶ 29 , 177 P.3d 807, 816 (Wyo. 2008) (recognizing that we typically require an appellant to demonstrate prejudice to prevail on a prosecutorial misconduct claim except in right to silence cases where we apply an error per se rule). 3 the statement amounted to a “reference” to silence which is only reversible if Mr. Patterson shows he was prejudiced.

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Capshaw v. Stategreen
wyo · 1998 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019Yellowbear, ¶ 66, 174 P.3d at 1295 (reviewing for abuse of discretion a motion for new trial based on prosecutorial misconduct); Capshaw v. State, 958 P.2d 387, 390 (Wyo. 1998) (“The abuse of discretion standard applies even when the defendant bases his motion for a mistrial upon a prosecutorial misconduct claim.”) (citing Rubio v. State, 939 P.2d 238, 241 (Wyo. 1997).

2017“The abuse of discre tion standard applies even when the defendant bases his motion for a mistrial upon a prosecutorial misconduct claim.” Yellowbear, ¶ 66, 174 P.3d at 1295 ; Capshaw v. State, 958 P.2d 387, 390 (Wyo. 1998) (citing Rubio v. State, 939 P.2d 238, 241 (Wyo. 1997)). ■ [¶25] Mr. Triplett claims the prosecutor should have obtained permission from the district court before asking Ms. Wilson if any of her siblings had accused Mr. Triplett of misconduct.

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Yellowbear v. Stategreen
wyo · 2008 · cited in 2 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2017–2019
2 sentences

2019Yellowbear, ¶ 66, 174 P.3d at 1295 (reviewing for abuse of discretion a motion for new trial based on prosecutorial misconduct); Capshaw v. State, 958 P.2d 387, 390 (Wyo. 1998) (“The abuse of discretion standard applies even when the defendant bases his motion for a mistrial upon a prosecutorial misconduct claim.”) (citing Rubio v. State, 939 P.2d 238, 241 (Wyo. 1997).

2017“The abuse of discre tion standard applies even when the defendant bases his motion for a mistrial upon a prosecutorial misconduct claim.” Yellowbear, ¶ 66, 174 P.3d at 1295 ; Capshaw v. State, 958 P.2d 387, 390 (Wyo. 1998) (citing Rubio v. State, 939 P.2d 238, 241 (Wyo. 1997)). ■ [¶25] Mr. Triplett claims the prosecutor should have obtained permission from the district court before asking Ms. Wilson if any of her siblings had accused Mr. Triplett of misconduct.

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Black v. Stategreen
wyo · 2017 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See, e.g., Dixon v. State, 2019 WY 37 , ¶ 49, 438 P.3d 216, 234 (Wyo. 2019) (“Read in context, however, it is evident the statements do not invade the province of the jury.”); Larkins v. State, 2018 WY 122 , ¶ 95, 429 P.3d 28, 50 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“When a defendant asserts that the State committed prosecutorial misconduct, we review the entire argument, and do not isolate discrete parts of the argument that may be taken out of context.”); King v. State, 2018 WY 52 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 657, 660 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“Where the prosecutorial misconduct claim is one of impro

2019See, e.g., Dixon v. State, 2019 WY 37 , ¶ 49, 438 P.3d 216, 234 (Wyo. 2019) (“Read in context, however, it is evident the statements do not invade the province of the jury.”); Larkins v. State, 2018 WY 122 , ¶ 95, 429 P.3d 28, 50 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“When a defendant asserts that the State committed prosecutorial misconduct, we review the entire argument, and do not isolate discrete parts of the argument that may be taken out of context.”); King v. State, 2018 WY 52 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 657, 660 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“Where the prosecutorial misconduct claim is one of impro

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King v. Stategreen
wyo · 2018 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See, e.g., Dixon v. State, 2019 WY 37 , ¶ 49, 438 P.3d 216, 234 (Wyo. 2019) (“Read in context, however, it is evident the statements do not invade the province of the jury.”); Larkins v. State, 2018 WY 122 , ¶ 95, 429 P.3d 28, 50 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“When a defendant asserts that the State committed prosecutorial misconduct, we review the entire argument, and do not isolate discrete parts of the argument that may be taken out of context.”); King v. State, 2018 WY 52 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 657, 660 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“Where the prosecutorial misconduct claim is one of impro

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Buszkiewic v. Stategreen
wyo · 2018 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See, e.g., Dixon v. State, 2019 WY 37 , ¶ 49, 438 P.3d 216, 234 (Wyo. 2019) (“Read in context, however, it is evident the statements do not invade the province of the jury.”); Larkins v. State, 2018 WY 122 , ¶ 95, 429 P.3d 28, 50 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“When a defendant asserts that the State committed prosecutorial misconduct, we review the entire argument, and do not isolate discrete parts of the argument that may be taken out of context.”); King v. State, 2018 WY 52 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 657, 660 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“Where the prosecutorial misconduct claim is one of impro

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Larkins v. Stategreen
wyo · 2018 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See, e.g., Dixon v. State, 2019 WY 37 , ¶ 49, 438 P.3d 216, 234 (Wyo. 2019) (“Read in context, however, it is evident the statements do not invade the province of the jury.”); Larkins v. State, 2018 WY 122 , ¶ 95, 429 P.3d 28, 50 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“When a defendant asserts that the State committed prosecutorial misconduct, we review the entire argument, and do not isolate discrete parts of the argument that may be taken out of context.”); King v. State, 2018 WY 52 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 657, 660 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“Where the prosecutorial misconduct claim is one of impro

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Dixon v. Stategreen
wyo · 2019 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See, e.g., Dixon v. State, 2019 WY 37 , ¶ 49, 438 P.3d 216, 234 (Wyo. 2019) (“Read in context, however, it is evident the statements do not invade the province of the jury.”); Larkins v. State, 2018 WY 122 , ¶ 95, 429 P.3d 28, 50 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“When a defendant asserts that the State committed prosecutorial misconduct, we review the entire argument, and do not isolate discrete parts of the argument that may be taken out of context.”); King v. State, 2018 WY 52 , ¶ 11, 417 P.3d 657, 660 (Wyo. 2018) (citations omitted) (“Where the prosecutorial misconduct claim is one of impro

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Phillips v. Stategreen
wyo · 2007 · cited in 1 Wyoming opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Bustos v. State , 2008 WY 37 , ¶ 9, 180 P.3d 904 , 907 (Wyo. 2008) ; see also Phillips v. State , 2007 WY 25 , ¶¶ 8-9, 151 P.3d 1131 , 1134 (Wyo. 2007).

2018Bustos v. State , 2008 WY 37 , ¶ 9, 180 P.3d 904 , 907 (Wyo. 2008) ; see also Phillips v. State , 2007 WY 25 , ¶¶ 8-9, 151 P.3d 1131 , 1134 (Wyo. 2007).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Wesley De Sousa Soares a/k/a Wesley Sousa v. The State of Wyoming green
wyo · 2024
2 sentences

2024Id. (citing Soares, ¶ 29, 545 P.3d at 878 ).

2024Id. (citing Soares, ¶ 29, 545 P.3d at 878 ).

12024–2024
Bustos v. State green
wyo · 2008
2 sentences

2018Bustos v. State , 2008 WY 37 , ¶ 9, 180 P.3d 904 , 907 (Wyo. 2008) ; see also Phillips v. State , 2007 WY 25 , ¶¶ 8-9, 151 P.3d 1131 , 1134 (Wyo. 2007).

2018Bustos v. State , 2008 WY 37 , ¶ 9, 180 P.3d 904 , 907 (Wyo. 2008) ; see also Phillips v. State , 2007 WY 25 , ¶¶ 8-9, 151 P.3d 1131 , 1134 (Wyo. 2007).

12018–2018

Where else courts name it

WA 175 (1985–2026) CA 79 (1973–2026) KS 69 (2001–2025) IN 25 (1996–2025) OH 18 (1992–2026) UT 18 (1992–2024) IA 17 (1986–2026) PA 15 (2012–2025) NM 12 (2009–2024) CT 11 (1995–2017) TX 10 (2012–2025) CO 10 (2017–2026) WY 8 (1998–2025) NV 7 (1986–2021) ID 6 (2010–2025) MI 6 (2008–2025) MN 6 (2001–2019) AZ 6 (1998–2025) DE 6 (2014–2026) TN 6 (1999–2020) IL 5 (2020–2022) HI 4 (2003–2025) OK 4 (2006–2023) FL 3 (2006–2017) SD 3 (2014–2026) NE 2 (2016–2018) VI 2 (2011–2014) AR 2 (2000–2020)

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