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CaseFollowedCited
State v. Hutchinsongreen
wva · 1986 · cited in 3 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1988
2 sentences

1988Further, the Court held in State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138, 143 (1986), that the Alexander instruction could not be recognized as plain error in those cases where it had not been properly preserved at trial. 5 The appellant in this case was convicted on November 17, 1980, and counsel made no objection to the Alexander instruction.

1988Further, the Court held in State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138, 143 (1986), that the Alexander instruction could not be recognized as plain error in those cases where it had not been properly preserved at trial. 5 The appellant in this case was convicted on November 17, 1980, and counsel made no objection to the Alexander instruction.

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State v. Alexandergreen
wva · 1978 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1988
2 sentences

1988The Alexander instruction takes its name from the case in which it was first discussed, State v. Alexander, 161 W.Va. 776, 780-81 , 245 S.E.2d 633, 637 (1978), and is as follows: "The Court instructs the jury that where the state has established a prima facie case and the defendants rely upon the defense of alibi, the burden is upon them to prove it, not beyond a reasonable doubt, nor by a preponderance of the evidence, but by such evidence, and to such a degree of certainty, as will, when the whole evidence is considered, create and leave in the mind of the jury a reasonable doubt as to the g

1988The Alexander instruction takes its name from the case in which it was first discussed, State v. Alexander, 161 W.Va. 776, 780-81 , 245 S.E.2d 633, 637 (1978), and is as follows: "The Court instructs the jury that where the state has established a prima facie case and the defendants rely upon the defense of alibi, the burden is upon them to prove it, not beyond a reasonable doubt, nor by a preponderance of the evidence, but by such evidence, and to such a degree of certainty, as will, when the whole evidence is considered, create and leave in the mind of the jury a reasonable doubt as to the g

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Patterson v. New Yorkgreen
scotus · 1977 · cited in 2 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1986
2 sentences

1986Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975); In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970).” The Fourth Circuit in Adkins, 674 F.2d at 282 , observed that the burden of persuasion could be shifted to a defendant where he asserts an affirmative defense under Patterson v. New York, 432 U.S. 197, 206-07 , 97 S.Ct. 2319, 2325 , 53 L.Ed.2d 281, 289-91 (1977), and then referred to Patterson’s definition of an affirmative defense as one that “ ‘does not serve to negative any facts of the crime which the State is to prove in order to convict of [the c

1986Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975); In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970).” The Fourth Circuit in Adkins, 674 F.2d at 282 , observed that the burden of persuasion could be shifted to a defendant where he asserts an affirmative defense under Patterson v. New York, 432 U.S. 197, 206-07 , 97 S.Ct. 2319, 2325 , 53 L.Ed.2d 281, 289-91 (1977), and then referred to Patterson’s definition of an affirmative defense as one that “ ‘does not serve to negative any facts of the crime which the State is to prove in order to convict of [the c

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Jones v. Wardengreen
wva · 1978 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Jones v. Warden, supra, 161 W.Va. at 173, 241 S.E.2d at 916 .

1986See Jones v. Warden, supra, 161 W.Va. at 173, 241 S.E.2d at 916 .

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Amos v. Carrgreen
wva · 1982 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Cf. Amos v. Carr, 170 W.Va. 150, 151 , 291 S.E.2d 465, 466 (1982): “[A] judge should [ordinarily] hear evidence at trial even if he anticipates directing a verdict[,]” rather than granting a motion for summary judgment.

1986Cf. Amos v. Carr, 170 W.Va. 150, 151 , 291 S.E.2d 465, 466 (1982): “[A] judge should [ordinarily] hear evidence at trial even if he anticipates directing a verdict[,]” rather than granting a motion for summary judgment.

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Jones v. Warden, WV Penitentiarygreen
wva · 1978 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Jones v. Warden, supra, 161 W.Va. at 173, 241 S.E.2d at 916 .

1986See Jones v. Warden, supra, 161 W.Va. at 173, 241 S.E.2d at 916 .

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Michael Simmons v. Stephen Dalsheimgreen
ca2 · 1983 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

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Simmons v. Dalsheimgreen
nysd · 1982 · cited in 1 West Virginia opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
cluster 402091 green
ca4 · 1982
2 sentences

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

51983–1988
Adkins v. Bordenkircher green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

51983–1988
Humphries v. City of Chesapeake green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

51983–1988
Mullaney v. Wilbur green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1983It appears that the court in Adkins , therefore, invalidated the Alexander instruction because it is contrary to the doctrines of Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975) and In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), inasmuch as the court concluded that it unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt from the prosecution to the defendant. 3 However, the court in Adkins also made reference in a footnote that the challenged instruction should be struck down, in any event, “[b]ecause t

1983It appears that the court in Adkins , therefore, invalidated the Alexander instruction because it is contrary to the doctrines of Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975) and In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), inasmuch as the court concluded that it unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt from the prosecution to the defendant. 3 However, the court in Adkins also made reference in a footnote that the challenged instruction should be struck down, in any event, “[b]ecause t

31983–1990
State v. Kopa green
wva · 1983
2 sentences

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

1988We may briefly address the merits of the alibi instruction argument arising from State’s Instruction No. 4. 14 While that instruction does contain some language that is similar to the Alexander instruction 15 condemned in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 853 , 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), and State v. Kopa, 173 W.Va. 43 , 311 S.E.2d 412 (1983), we believe it does have a significant difference.

31986–1988
State v. Collins green
wva · 1985
2 sentences

1986Subsequently, we decided the case of State v. Kopa, supra, and consistent with the holding in Adkins , we held the so-called Alexander instruction to be unconstitutional, as indicated in Syllabus Point 1: “Because of the holding in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, [ 459 U.S. 853 ], 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), State v. Alexander, [ 161 W.Va. 776 ], 245 S.E.2d 633 (1978), is overruled to the extent that it permits the giving of an instruction that places the burden upon the defendant to prove his alibi defense sufficiently to create a reasonable doubt in

1986Subsequently, we decided the case of State v. Kopa, supra, and consistent with the holding in Adkins , we held the so-called Alexander instruction to be unconstitutional, as indicated in Syllabus Point 1: “Because of the holding in Adkins v. Bordenkircher, 674 F.2d 279 (4th Cir.), cert. denied, [ 459 U.S. 853 ], 103 S.Ct. 119 , 74 L.Ed.2d 104 (1982), State v. Alexander, [ 161 W.Va. 776 ], 245 S.E.2d 633 (1978), is overruled to the extent that it permits the giving of an instruction that places the burden upon the defendant to prove his alibi defense sufficiently to create a reasonable doubt in

31986–1988
Sandstrom v. Montana green
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1983It appears that the court in Adkins , therefore, invalidated the Alexander instruction because it is contrary to the doctrines of Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975) and In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), inasmuch as the court concluded that it unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt from the prosecution to the defendant. 3 However, the court in Adkins also made reference in a footnote that the challenged instruction should be struck down, in any event, “[b]ecause t

1983It appears that the court in Adkins , therefore, invalidated the Alexander instruction because it is contrary to the doctrines of Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975) and In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), inasmuch as the court concluded that it unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt from the prosecution to the defendant. 3 However, the court in Adkins also made reference in a footnote that the challenged instruction should be struck down, in any event, “[b]ecause t

21983–1990
In Re WINSHIP green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1983It appears that the court in Adkins , therefore, invalidated the Alexander instruction because it is contrary to the doctrines of Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975) and In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), inasmuch as the court concluded that it unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt from the prosecution to the defendant. 3 However, the court in Adkins also made reference in a footnote that the challenged instruction should be struck down, in any event, “[b]ecause t

1983It appears that the court in Adkins , therefore, invalidated the Alexander instruction because it is contrary to the doctrines of Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , 44 L.Ed.2d 508 (1975) and In re Winship, 397 U.S. 358 , 90 S.Ct. 1068 , 25 L.Ed.2d 368 (1970), inasmuch as the court concluded that it unconstitutionally shifts the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt from the prosecution to the defendant. 3 However, the court in Adkins also made reference in a footnote that the challenged instruction should be struck down, in any event, “[b]ecause t

21983–1986
State v. Grubbs green
wva · 1987
2 sentences

1988We have dealt with Alexander instructions since Kopa in the following cases: State v. Fisher, 179 W.Va. 516 , 370 S.E.2d 480 (1988); State v. Grubbs, 178 W.Va. 811 , 364 S.E.2d 824 (1987); Morrison v. Holland, 177 W.Va. 297 , 352 S.E.2d 46 (1986); State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138 (1986); State v. Collins, 174 W.Va. 767 , 329 S.E.2d 839 (1984). 17 .

1988We have dealt with Alexander instructions since Kopa in the following cases: State v. Fisher, 179 W.Va. 516 , 370 S.E.2d 480 (1988); State v. Grubbs, 178 W.Va. 811 , 364 S.E.2d 824 (1987); Morrison v. Holland, 177 W.Va. 297 , 352 S.E.2d 46 (1986); State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138 (1986); State v. Collins, 174 W.Va. 767 , 329 S.E.2d 839 (1984). 17 .

11988–1988
State v. Fisher green
wva · 1988
2 sentences

1988We have dealt with Alexander instructions since Kopa in the following cases: State v. Fisher, 179 W.Va. 516 , 370 S.E.2d 480 (1988); State v. Grubbs, 178 W.Va. 811 , 364 S.E.2d 824 (1987); Morrison v. Holland, 177 W.Va. 297 , 352 S.E.2d 46 (1986); State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138 (1986); State v. Collins, 174 W.Va. 767 , 329 S.E.2d 839 (1984). 17 .

1988We have dealt with Alexander instructions since Kopa in the following cases: State v. Fisher, 179 W.Va. 516 , 370 S.E.2d 480 (1988); State v. Grubbs, 178 W.Va. 811 , 364 S.E.2d 824 (1987); Morrison v. Holland, 177 W.Va. 297 , 352 S.E.2d 46 (1986); State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138 (1986); State v. Collins, 174 W.Va. 767 , 329 S.E.2d 839 (1984). 17 .

11988–1988
Morrison v. Holland neutral
wva · 1986
2 sentences

1988We have dealt with Alexander instructions since Kopa in the following cases: State v. Fisher, 179 W.Va. 516 , 370 S.E.2d 480 (1988); State v. Grubbs, 178 W.Va. 811 , 364 S.E.2d 824 (1987); Morrison v. Holland, 177 W.Va. 297 , 352 S.E.2d 46 (1986); State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138 (1986); State v. Collins, 174 W.Va. 767 , 329 S.E.2d 839 (1984). 17 .

1988We have dealt with Alexander instructions since Kopa in the following cases: State v. Fisher, 179 W.Va. 516 , 370 S.E.2d 480 (1988); State v. Grubbs, 178 W.Va. 811 , 364 S.E.2d 824 (1987); Morrison v. Holland, 177 W.Va. 297 , 352 S.E.2d 46 (1986); State v. Hutchinson, 176 W.Va. 172 , 342 S.E.2d 138 (1986); State v. Collins, 174 W.Va. 767 , 329 S.E.2d 839 (1984). 17 .

11988–1988
Linkletter v. Walker red
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

1983In Bowman , after an extensive historical survey of United States Supreme Court precedent, we utilized the retroactivity doctrine as set forth in Linkletter v. Walker, 381 U.S. 618 , 85 S.Ct. 1731 , 14 L.Ed.2d 601 (1965), and its progeny.

1983In Bowman , after an extensive historical survey of United States Supreme Court precedent, we utilized the retroactivity doctrine as set forth in Linkletter v. Walker, 381 U.S. 618 , 85 S.Ct. 1731 , 14 L.Ed.2d 601 (1965), and its progeny.

11983–1983
State v. O'CONNELL green
wva · 1979
2 sentences

1983In Bowman , we held, inter alia, that the invalidation of instructions under the concepts contained in Sandstrom v. Montana, supra, and State v. O’Connell, 163 W.Va. 366 , 256 S.E.2d 429 (1979), was not to be given full retroactive application. 6 In so holding, the threshold step of the analysis in Bowman was to distinguish the type of instruction invalidated under Sandstrom with those instructions invalidated under the landmark cases of Mullaney v. Wilbur, supra, and State v. Pendry, supra. 7 The holdings of Mullaney and Pendry were given full retroactive effect in the cases of Hankerson v. N

1983In Bowman , we held, inter alia, that the invalidation of instructions under the concepts contained in Sandstrom v. Montana, supra, and State v. O’Connell, 163 W.Va. 366 , 256 S.E.2d 429 (1979), was not to be given full retroactive application. 6 In so holding, the threshold step of the analysis in Bowman was to distinguish the type of instruction invalidated under Sandstrom with those instructions invalidated under the landmark cases of Mullaney v. Wilbur, supra, and State v. Pendry, supra. 7 The holdings of Mullaney and Pendry were given full retroactive effect in the cases of Hankerson v. N

11983–1983
Hankerson v. North Carolina green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

1983In Bowman , we held, inter alia, that the invalidation of instructions under the concepts contained in Sandstrom v. Montana, supra, and State v. O’Connell, 163 W.Va. 366 , 256 S.E.2d 429 (1979), was not to be given full retroactive application. 6 In so holding, the threshold step of the analysis in Bowman was to distinguish the type of instruction invalidated under Sandstrom with those instructions invalidated under the landmark cases of Mullaney v. Wilbur, supra, and State v. Pendry, supra. 7 The holdings of Mullaney and Pendry were given full retroactive effect in the cases of Hankerson v. N

1983In Bowman , we held, inter alia, that the invalidation of instructions under the concepts contained in Sandstrom v. Montana, supra, and State v. O’Connell, 163 W.Va. 366 , 256 S.E.2d 429 (1979), was not to be given full retroactive application. 6 In so holding, the threshold step of the analysis in Bowman was to distinguish the type of instruction invalidated under Sandstrom with those instructions invalidated under the landmark cases of Mullaney v. Wilbur, supra, and State v. Pendry, supra. 7 The holdings of Mullaney and Pendry were given full retroactive effect in the cases of Hankerson v. N

11983–1983
Ronald Maurice Stump v. John Bennett, Warden, Iowa State Penitentiary, Fort Madison, Iowa green
ca8 · 1968
2 sentences

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

11983–1983
Bowman v. Leverette green
wva · 1982
2 sentences

1983Inasmuch as the court in Adkins failed to address the retroactivity of its decision with respect to the Alexander instruction, we must determine whether our holding in the present case will be given full retroactive application. 5 The most recent pronouncement by this Court concerning the retroactivity of decisions invalidating instructions given in a *50 criminal trial is found in Bowman v. Leverette, 169 W.Va. 589 , 289 S.E.2d 435 (1982).

1983Inasmuch as the court in Adkins failed to address the retroactivity of its decision with respect to the Alexander instruction, we must determine whether our holding in the present case will be given full retroactive application. 5 The most recent pronouncement by this Court concerning the retroactivity of decisions invalidating instructions given in a *50 criminal trial is found in Bowman v. Leverette, 169 W.Va. 589 , 289 S.E.2d 435 (1982).

11983–1983
Younger v. Superior Court of California green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

11983–1983
United States v. Johnson red
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

1983For a discussion by the United States Supreme Court of current retroactivity tenets see United States v. Johnson, 457 U.S. 537 , 102 S.Ct. 2579 , 73 L.Ed.2d 202 (1982). 10 Because the instruction in the case before us is distinguishable from the Mullaney v. Wilbur type instruction, the retroactivity principles as set forth in Bowman must be applied to determine whether our decision with respect to the invalidation of the Alexander instruction should be given full retroactive effect.

1983For a discussion by the United States Supreme Court of current retroactivity tenets see United States v. Johnson, 457 U.S. 537 , 102 S.Ct. 2579 , 73 L.Ed.2d 202 (1982). 10 Because the instruction in the case before us is distinguishable from the Mullaney v. Wilbur type instruction, the retroactivity principles as set forth in Bowman must be applied to determine whether our decision with respect to the invalidation of the Alexander instruction should be given full retroactive effect.

11983–1983
Gadsden v. Home Fertilizer & Chemical Co. green
sc · 1911
2 sentences

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

1983See also Simmons v. Dalsheim, 543 F.Supp. 729 (S.D.N.Y.1982), aff'd, 702 F.2d 423 (2d Cir.1983); Stump v. Bennett, 398 F.2d 111 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1001 , 89 S.Ct. 483 , 21 L.Ed.2d 466 (1968). 4 *49 The instructions in the case before us, when read as a whole, clearly informed the jury that the prosecution had the burden of proving every element of the crime with which the appellant was charged beyond a reasonable doubt and that the appellant was presumed to be innocent.

11983–1983

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