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Morgan inquiry in Arizona

6 Arizona opinions name it 1 courts 2005–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Glasselgreen
ariz · 2005 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026See State v. Glassel, 211 Ariz. 33, 46 ¶ 40 (2005) (concluding proposed questions “did not further the Morgan inquiry because [they] did not address the issue of whether a juror would automatically impose the death sentence regardless of the jury instructions or mitigation evidence”).

2026See State v. Glassel, 211 Ariz. 33, 46 ¶ 40 (2005) (concluding proposed questions “did not further the Morgan inquiry because [they] did not address the issue of whether a juror would automatically impose the death sentence regardless of the jury instructions or mitigation evidence”).

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State v. McMurtreygreen
ariz · 1983 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Also, “[i]t is not a legitimate function of voir dire to condition the jury to the receipt of certain evidence or to a particular view of the evidence.” State v. McMurtrey, 136 Ariz. 93, 99 (1983). ¶93 Moreover, after explaining his reasoning for not allowing the premeditation question in general, the judge reiterated a point he previously made: “So again, if you are concerned about any follow-up that you might have, please ask to approach and I will consider your request at the time of the specific question or to a specific juror.” 10 But the defense did not later raise specific juror questio

2026Also, “[i]t is not a legitimate function of voir dire to condition the jury to the receipt of certain evidence or to a particular view of the evidence.” State v. McMurtrey, 136 Ariz. 93, 99 (1983). ¶93 Moreover, after explaining his reasoning for not allowing the premeditation question in general, the judge reiterated a point he previously made: “So again, if you are concerned about any follow-up that you might have, please ask to approach and I will consider your request at the time of the specific question or to a specific juror.” 10 But the defense did not later raise specific juror questio

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State v. Hernandezgreen
ariz · 1958 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

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State v. Hallgreen
ariz · 2003 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

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State v. Hoskinsgreen
ariz · 2000 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Instead, Glassel’s proposed inquiry was to elicit each panelist’s understanding of the phrase “sufficiently substantial to call for leniency.” But, as we have noted, the phrase is “inherently subjective” and not the equivalent of a “mathematical formula.” State v. Hoskins, 199 Ariz. 127, 154, ¶ 123 , 14 P.3d 997, 1024 (2000).

2005Instead, Glassel’s proposed inquiry was to elicit each panelist’s understanding of the phrase “sufficiently substantial to call for leniency.” But, as we have noted, the phrase is “inherently subjective” and not the equivalent of a “mathematical formula.” State v. Hoskins, 199 Ariz. 127, 154, ¶ 123 , 14 P.3d 997, 1024 (2000).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Prince green
ariz · 2011
1 sentence

2026State v. Prince, 226 Ariz. 516, 529 ¶ 35 (2011) (explaining stakeout questions ask jurors to speculate or precommit about how they might vote based on particular facts).

12026–2026
State v. Moore green
ariz · 2009
2 sentences

2018Cf. State v. Moore , 222 Ariz. 1 , 10 ¶ 36, 213 P.3d 150 , 159 (2009) (finding no Morgan error when defendant "was allowed to question the jurors" and "[t]he trial court did not prevent defense counsel from asking life-qualifying questions").

2018Cf. State v. Moore , 222 Ariz. 1 , 10 ¶ 36, 213 P.3d 150 , 159 (2009) (finding no Morgan error when defendant "was allowed to question the jurors" and "[t]he trial court did not prevent defense counsel from asking life-qualifying questions").

12018–2018
State v. Don Chappell green
ariz · 2010
2 sentences

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

12015–2015
State v. Gillies green
ariz · 1983
2 sentences

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

12015–2015
State v. Morgan green
arizctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2015Id. ¶ 12 Morgan’s analysis comports with this Court’s current rule, which requires only sufficient corroborating evidence “to warrant a reasonable inference that the crime charged was actually committed.” State v. Hernandez, 83 Ariz. 279, 282 , 320 P.2d 467, 469 (1958); see also Hall, 204 Ariz. at 453 ¶ 43, 65 P.3d at 101 ; Chappell, 225 Ariz. at 234 ¶ 9, 236 P.3d at 1181 ; Gillies, 135 Ariz. at 506 , 662 P.2d at 1013 .

12015–2015
Morgan v. Illinois green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2009Id. at 729-30 , 112 S.Ct. 2222 . ¶ 34 Moore argues that the trial court committed structural error by not asking jurors if they thought the death penalty should be imposed in all cases in which a person knowingly or intentionally kills another, even though counsel had specifically requested a jury questionnaire including such “life-qualifying” questions. ¶ 35 There was no Morgan error here.

2009Id. at 729-30 , 112 S.Ct. 2222 . ¶ 34 Moore argues that the trial court committed structural error by not asking jurors if they thought the death penalty should be imposed in all cases in which a person knowingly or intentionally kills another, even though counsel had specifically requested a jury questionnaire including such “life-qualifying” questions. ¶ 35 There was no Morgan error here.

12009–2009

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-4031 (5) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-751 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-756 (4) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-1105 (3) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-752 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

IL 19 (1974–2017) TX 16 (1979–2026) CA 15 (1962–2026) OH 14 (2000–2026) WA 9 (2004–2020) MD 9 (1983–2025) TN 8 (1978–2010) FL 8 (1981–2022) PA 7 (1983–2022) AZ 6 (2005–2026) NY 6 (1992–2025) NV 6 (2013–2023) NJ 5 (1986–2019) ID 5 (1994–2017) GA 5 (1997–2007) KY 5 (1917–2025) SC 5 (2002–2025) MT 5 (2002–2025) IN 4 (1986–2018) DE 4 (2019–2023) MS 4 (2013–2023) WI 3 (1995–2002) AL 3 (1993–2008) NC 3 (1997–2004) ME 3 (1984–2025) MI 3 (1975–2022) AR 3 (2006–2019) WY 3 (1993–2022) HI 3 (1999–2011) MO 3 (1987–2008) AK 3 (1976–2021) CT 2 (2007–2010) KS 2 (2021–2026) VT 2 (2016–2016) LA 2 (2009–2015) OK 2 (1987–2019) IA 2 (2014–2016)

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