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statement was harmless error in Georgia

6 Georgia opinions name it 2 courts 1973–2013 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Georgia 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
Richard v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013However, a Bruton violation does not require reversal “if the properly admitted evidence of guilt is so overwhelming, and the prejudicial effect of the co-defendant’s admission is so insignificant by comparison, that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the improper use of the statement was harmless error.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Anderson v. State, 311 Ga. App. 732, 736 ( 716 SE2d 813 ) (2011); Richard v. State, 287 Ga. App. 399, 403 (4) ( 651 SE2d 514 ) (2007).

2013However, a Bruton violation does not require reversal “if the properly admitted evidence of guilt is so overwhelming, and the prejudicial effect of the co-defendant’s admission is so insignificant by comparison, that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the improper use of the statement was harmless error.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Anderson v. State, 311 Ga. App. 732, 736 ( 716 SE2d 813 ) (2011); Richard v. State, 287 Ga. App. 399, 403 (4) ( 651 SE2d 514 ) (2007).

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Davis v. Stategreen
ga · 2000 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See also Davis, 272 Ga. at 332 (outlining cases in which the Bruton violation has been held not so harmful as to require reversal).

2013See also Davis, 272 Ga. at 332 (outlining cases in which the Bruton violation has been held not so harmful as to require reversal).

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Anderson v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013However, a Bruton violation does not require reversal “if the properly admitted evidence of guilt is so overwhelming, and the prejudicial effect of the co-defendant’s admission is so insignificant by comparison, that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the improper use of the statement was harmless error.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Anderson v. State, 311 Ga. App. 732, 736 ( 716 SE2d 813 ) (2011); Richard v. State, 287 Ga. App. 399, 403 (4) ( 651 SE2d 514 ) (2007).

2013However, a Bruton violation does not require reversal “if the properly admitted evidence of guilt is so overwhelming, and the prejudicial effect of the co-defendant’s admission is so insignificant by comparison, that it is clear beyond a reasonable doubt that the improper use of the statement was harmless error.” (Citation and punctuation omitted.) Anderson v. State, 311 Ga. App. 732, 736 ( 716 SE2d 813 ) (2011); Richard v. State, 287 Ga. App. 399, 403 (4) ( 651 SE2d 514 ) (2007).

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Rooks v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000Accordingly, we find that the admission of the statement was harmless error. [Cits.]” Rooks v. State, 238 Ga. App. 177, 181 ( 518 SE2d 179 ) (1999). (b) At the time of the incident, the lead investigator asked Green what happened.

2000Accordingly, we find that the admission of the statement was harmless error. [Cits.]” Rooks v. State, 238 Ga. App. 177, 181 ( 518 SE2d 179 ) (1999). (b) At the time of the incident, the lead investigator asked Green what happened.

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Guimond v. Stategreen
ga · 1989 · cited in 1 Georgia opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Guimond v. State, 259 Ga. 752, 755 (3) ( 386 SE2d 158 ) (1989). 6.

1996Guimond v. State, 259 Ga. 752, 755 (3) ( 386 SE2d 158 ) (1989). 6.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
McDonald v. State green
gactapp · 1993
1 sentence

1999Hanifa v. State, 269 Ga. at 804; McDonald v. State, 210 Ga. App. at 691 . 4.

11999–1999
Schneble v. Florida green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1973The evidence of appellant’s guilt, independent of the codefendant’s statement, is quite substantial, and under the "harmless error” case of Schneble v. Florida, 405 U. S. 427 , supra, cited in the majority opinion, a reversal is avoided in this case.

1973The evidence of appellant's guilt, independent of the codefendant's statement, is quite substantial, and under the "harmless error" case of Schneble v. Florida, 405 U. S. 427 , supra, cited in the majority opinion, a reversal is avoided in this case.

11973–1973

Where else courts name it

GA 6 (1973–2013) NY 5 (1988–2019) WI 4 (2002–2019) PA 3 (2000–2013) MN 3 (1950–2005) FL 3 (1995–2007) OH 2 (2004–2017) NC 2 (1971–2001) MS 2 (2003–2006) MD 2 (1970–1970) CA 2 (2016–2016) NV 2 (1986–1996) NM 2 (1990–2016)

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