48 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2026 19 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
State v. Roybalgreen2 sentences2026See State v. Roybal, 2002-NMSC-027, ¶ 33 , 132 N.M. 657 , 54 P.3d 61 (“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.”); State v. Trujillo, 2002-NMSC-005, ¶ 63 , 131 N.M. 709 , 42 P.3d 814 (“In New Mexico the doctrine of cumulative error is strictly applied. 2026See State v. Roybal, 2002-NMSC-027, ¶ 33 , 132 N.M. 657 , 54 P.3d 61 (“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.”); State v. Trujillo, 2002-NMSC-005, ¶ 63 , 131 N.M. 709 , 42 P.3d 814 (“In New Mexico the doctrine of cumulative error is strictly applied. | 4 | 26 |
State v. Salasgreen2 sentences2025There Was No Cumulative Error {50} “The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Salas, 2010-NMSC-028, ¶ 39 , 148 N.M. 313 , 236 P.3d 32 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). 2025There Was No Cumulative Error {50} “The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Salas, 2010-NMSC-028, ¶ 39 , 148 N.M. 313 , 236 P.3d 32 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). | 2 | 10 |
State v. Bacagreen2 sentences2018"The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial." State v. Carrillo , 2017-NMSC-023 , ¶ 53, 399 P.3d 367 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); see also State v. Alfred Baca , 1995-NMSC-045 , ¶ 39, 120 N.M. 383 , 902 P.2d 65 (reversing multiple convictions based on cumulative error). 2018"The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial." State v. Carrillo , 2017-NMSC-023 , ¶ 53, 399 P.3d 367 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); see also State v. Alfred Baca , 1995-NMSC-045 , ¶ 39, 120 N.M. 383 , 902 P.2d 65 (reversing multiple convictions based on cumulative error). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Ortegagreen2 sentences2024See State v. Ortega, 2014-NMSC-017, ¶ 53 , 327 P.3d 1076 (“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.”); State v. Roybal, 2002-NMSC-027, ¶ 34 , 132 N.M. 657 , 54 P.3d 61 (“Because Defendant only complains of one error at trial, we reject his cumulative error claim.”); State v. Samora, 2013-NMSC-038, ¶ 28 , 307 P.3d 328 (“Where there is no error to accumulate, there can be no cumulative error.” (alterations, quotation marks, an 2021“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Ortega, 2014-NMSC-017, ¶ 53 , 327 P.3d 1076 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). | 1 | 5 |
State v. Romerogreen2 sentences2024He made these admissions before he made the 3Invoking the doctrine of cumulative error, Defendant argues the district court “both cut off a legitimate avenue of defense closing argument and placed the ‘judicial stamp of approval’ on the State’s improper closing argument.” “The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Romero, 2019-NMSC-007 , ¶ 45, 435 P.3d 1231 (text only). 2024No Cumulative Error Occurred {26} Defendant claims that the district court committed cumulative error because “the combined impact of [its] rulings produced an impermissibly skewed trial.” “The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Romero, 2019-NMSC-007 , ¶ 45, 435 P.3d 1231 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). | 1 | 3 |
State v. Bernalgreen1 sentence2011See 15 Bernal, 2006-NMSC-050, ¶ 36 (reasoning that where a defendant fails to present a 16 prima facie case of ineffective assistance of counsel on appeal, the defendant is not 17 precluded from pursuing habeas corpus proceedings if the defendant is able to acquire 18 evidence to support his claims). 19 Cumulative Error 19 1 Defendant argues that cumulative error deprived him of his right to a fair trial. 2 “The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves 3 do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they 4 cumulatively deprive th | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Mexico. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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State v. Samora
green
2 sentences2024See State v. Ortega, 2014-NMSC-017, ¶ 53 , 327 P.3d 1076 (“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.”); State v. Roybal, 2002-NMSC-027, ¶ 34 , 132 N.M. 657 , 54 P.3d 61 (“Because Defendant only complains of one error at trial, we reject his cumulative error claim.”); State v. Samora, 2013-NMSC-038, ¶ 28 , 307 P.3d 328 (“Where there is no error to accumulate, there can be no cumulative error.” (alterations, quotation marks, an 2021“The doctrine of cumulative error is to be strictly applied, and cannot be invoked if the record as a whole demonstrates that the defendant received a fair trial.” State v. Samora, 2013-NMSC-038, ¶ 28 , 307 P.3d 328 (alterations, omission, internal quotation marks and citation omitted). | 6 | 2016–2024 |
State v. Carillo
green
2 sentences2026Cumulative Error {24} “The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Carrillo, 2017-NMSC-023, ¶ 53 , 399 P.3d 367 . 2018"The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial." State v. Carrillo , 2017-NMSC-023 , ¶ 53, 399 P.3d 367 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); see also State v. Alfred Baca , 1995-NMSC-045 , ¶ 39, 120 N.M. 383 , 902 P.2d 65 (reversing multiple convictions based on cumulative error). | 3 | 2018–2026 |
State v. Stills
green
2 sentences2021“In New Mexico the doctrine of cumulative error is strictly applied.” State v. Stills, 1998-NMSC-009, ¶ 51 , 125 N.M. 66 , 957 P.2d 51 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). 2021“In New Mexico the doctrine of cumulative error is strictly applied.” State v. Stills, 1998-NMSC-009, ¶ 51 , 125 N.M. 66 , 957 P.2d 51 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). | 2 | 2020–2021 |
State v. Veleta
neutral
1 sentence2026But where “the district court did not err, there can be no cumulative error.” State v. Veleta, 2023-NMSC-024 , ¶ 43, 538 P.3d 51 . | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Trujillo
green
2 sentences2026See State v. Roybal, 2002-NMSC-027, ¶ 33 , 132 N.M. 657 , 54 P.3d 61 (“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.”); State v. Trujillo, 2002-NMSC-005, ¶ 63 , 131 N.M. 709 , 42 P.3d 814 (“In New Mexico the doctrine of cumulative error is strictly applied. 2026See State v. Roybal, 2002-NMSC-027, ¶ 33 , 132 N.M. 657 , 54 P.3d 61 (“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.”); State v. Trujillo, 2002-NMSC-005, ¶ 63 , 131 N.M. 709 , 42 P.3d 814 (“In New Mexico the doctrine of cumulative error is strictly applied. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
State v. Maxwell
green
1 sentence2019“The doctrine of cumulative error applies when multiple errors, which by themselves do not constitute reversible error, are so serious in the aggregate that they cumulatively deprive the defendant of a fair trial.” State v. Maxwell, 2016-NMCA-082, ¶ 32 , 384 P.2d 116 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
State v. Martinez
green
2 sentences2018Ordinarily, such claims are heard on petition 15 for writ of habeas corpus.”); State v. Martinez, 1996-NMCA-109 , ¶ 25, 122 N.M. 476 , 16 927 P.2d 31 (“This Court has expressed its preference for habeas corpus proceedings 17 over remand when the record on appeal does not establish a prima facie case of 18 ineffective assistance of counsel.”). 19 Cumulative Error 9 1 {18} Finally, Defendant seeks to argue that cumulative error deprived him of a fair 2 trial. [MIO 2-3, 12] Specifically, he states that “an accumulation of error deprived 3 [him] of his right to a fair trial: the jury was biased, t 2018Ordinarily, such claims are heard on petition 15 for writ of habeas corpus.”); State v. Martinez, 1996-NMCA-109 , ¶ 25, 122 N.M. 476 , 16 927 P.2d 31 (“This Court has expressed its preference for habeas corpus proceedings 17 over remand when the record on appeal does not establish a prima facie case of 18 ineffective assistance of counsel.”). 19 Cumulative Error 9 1 {18} Finally, Defendant seeks to argue that cumulative error deprived him of a fair 2 trial. [MIO 2-3, 12] Specifically, he states that “an accumulation of error deprived 3 [him] of his right to a fair trial: the jury was biased, t | 1 | 2018–2018 |
State v. Guerra
green
1 sentence2016“The cumulative error doctrine is strictly applied and 15 may not be successfully invoked if the record as a whole demonstrates the defendant 16 received a fair trial.” State v. Guerra, 2012-NMSC-014, ¶ 47 , 278 P.3d 1031 (internal 17 quotation marks and citation omitted). | 1 | 2016–2016 |
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.