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prejudicial error in Delaware

6 Delaware opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2020 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Delaware 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
MacDonald v. Stategreen
del · 2003 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

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Steckel v. Stategreen
del · 1998 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

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Fanning v. Superior Court of the State of Delaware Ex Rel. New Castle Countygreen
del · 1974 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

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Bailey v. Stategreen
del · 1987 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

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Walker v. Stategreen
del · 2002 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

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Bowe v. Stategreen
del · 1986 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

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Dawson v. Stategreen
del · 1994 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020July 25, 2017) (TABLE) (quoting MacDonald v. State, 816 A.2d 750, 753 (Del. 2003)). 45 Ray, at *4 (citing Steckel v. State, 711 A.2d 5, 11 (Del. 1998) (quoting Fanning v. Superior Court, 320 A.2d 343, 345 (Del. 1974)). 46 Dawson v. State, 637 A.2d 57, 62 (Del. 1994) (quoting Bailey v. State, 521 A.2d 1069, 1077 (Del. 1987)). 47 Id. 48 See Walker v. State, 790 A.2d 1214, 1220 (Del. 2002) (citation omitted). 49 Bowe v. State, 514 A.2d 408, 410 (Del. 1986). 10 an abuse of the trial judge’s exercise of discretion in making that determination, this Court will not disturb that decision.50 By contras

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Bland v. Stategreen
del · 1970 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Any possible prejudice to Defendant as to Ambrosio’s stricken testimony 64 or the trial delays was mitigated by jury instructions. 58 Washington v. State, 4 A.3d 375, 378 (Del. 2010). 59 Richards v. State, 865 A.2d 1274, 1280 (Del. 2004). 60 Washington, 4 A.3d at 378 (citing Bland v. State, 263 A2d 286, 288 (Del. 1970)). 61 Super.

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Richards v. Stategreen
del · 2004 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Any possible prejudice to Defendant as to Ambrosio’s stricken testimony 64 or the trial delays was mitigated by jury instructions. 58 Washington v. State, 4 A.3d 375, 378 (Del. 2010). 59 Richards v. State, 865 A.2d 1274, 1280 (Del. 2004). 60 Washington, 4 A.3d at 378 (citing Bland v. State, 263 A2d 286, 288 (Del. 1970)). 61 Super.

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Washington v. Stategreen
del · 2010 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Any possible prejudice to Defendant as to Ambrosio’s stricken testimony 64 or the trial delays was mitigated by jury instructions. 58 Washington v. State, 4 A.3d 375, 378 (Del. 2010). 59 Richards v. State, 865 A.2d 1274, 1280 (Del. 2004). 60 Washington, 4 A.3d at 378 (citing Bland v. State, 263 A2d 286, 288 (Del. 1970)). 61 Super.

2014Any possible prejudice to Defendant as to Ambrosio’s stricken testimony 64 or the trial delays was mitigated by jury instructions. 58 Washington v. State, 4 A.3d 375, 378 (Del. 2010). 59 Richards v. State, 865 A.2d 1274, 1280 (Del. 2004). 60 Washington, 4 A.3d at 378 (citing Bland v. State, 263 A2d 286, 288 (Del. 1970)). 61 Super.

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Sawyer v. Stategreen
del · 1993 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Sawyer v. State, Del.Supr., 634 A.2d 377, 380 (1993); Diaz v. State, Del.Supr., 508 A.2d 861, 866 (1986).

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Diaz v. Stategreen
del · 1986 · cited in 1 Delaware opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Sawyer v. State, Del.Supr., 634 A.2d 377, 380 (1993); Diaz v. State, Del.Supr., 508 A.2d 861, 866 (1986).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Ray v. State neutral
del · 2017
1 sentence

2020Under such circumstances, “[t]his Court reviews a trial court’s denial of a motion for a mistrial under an abuse of discretion standard.” 44 “A trial judge should grant a mistrial only where there is a ‘manifest necessity’ or ‘the ends of public justice would otherwise be defeated.’”45 A mistrial is mandated “only when there are no meaningful and practical alternatives to that remedy.”46 “Prejudicial error will normally be cured by the trial judge’s instructions to the jury.”47 But, where a prosecutor’s words seek to discredit defense counsel in the presence of the jury, even subsequent jury i

12020–2020
Engberg v. Meyer green
wyo · 1991
2 sentences

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

11994–1994
State v. Quesinberry green
nc · 1987
2 sentences

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

11994–1994
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 406 v. Guidry green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

11994–1994
Greene v. North Carolina green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

11994–1994
Fullwood v. North Carolina green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

11994–1994
Willie v. State green
miss · 1991
2 sentences

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

1994Willie v. State, Miss.Supr., 585 So.2d 660 (1991); State v. Quesinberry, 319 N.C. 228 , 354 S.E.2d 446 (1987), judgment vacated on other grounds, 494 U.S. 1022 , 110 S.Ct. 1465 , 108 L.Ed.2d 603 (1990); Engberg v. Meyer, Wyo.Supr., 820 P.2d 70 (1991).

11994–1994
Robert J. Fletcher v. United States green
cadc · 1964
1 sentence

1989Smith relies upon Fletcher v. United States, 332 F.2d 724 (D.C.Cir.1964) as support for his assertion that the trial court committed prejudicial error when it allowed Robert Smith to take the witness stand, despite Robert’s earlier indication in voir dire that he would refuse to speak before the jury.

11989–1989
Jenkins v. State green
del · 1973
1 sentence

1979IV Defendant contends the Trial Court committed prejudicial error and violated defendant’s constitutional rights in accordance with Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963) and Jenkins v. State, Del.Supr., 305 A.2d 610 (1973), by not granting a mistrial when it was learned at the end of the State’s case that accomplices Davis and Wood had made exculpatory statements that were not provided to the defense in response to an appropriate pre-trial discovery motion.

11979–1979
Brady v. Maryland green
scotus · 1963
2 sentences

1979IV Defendant contends the Trial Court committed prejudicial error and violated defendant’s constitutional rights in accordance with Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963) and Jenkins v. State, Del.Supr., 305 A.2d 610 (1973), by not granting a mistrial when it was learned at the end of the State’s case that accomplices Davis and Wood had made exculpatory statements that were not provided to the defense in response to an appropriate pre-trial discovery motion.

1979IV Defendant contends the Trial Court committed prejudicial error and violated defendant’s constitutional rights in accordance with Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963) and Jenkins v. State, Del.Supr., 305 A.2d 610 (1973), by not granting a mistrial when it was learned at the end of the State’s case that accomplices Davis and Wood had made exculpatory statements that were not provided to the defense in response to an appropriate pre-trial discovery motion.

11979–1979

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