sentencing phase instruction in Alabama

5 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2003 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Chavers v. Stategreen ala · 1978 · cited in 3 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003 2 sentences 2003It is well settled that `every accused is entitled to have charges given, which would not be misleading, which correctly state the law of his case, and which are supported by any evidence, however weak, insufficient, or doubtful in credibility.' Chavers v. State, 361 So.2d 1106, 1107 (Ala.1978), citing Burns v. State, 229 Ala. 68 , 155 So. 561 (1934). 2001It is well settled that `every accused is entitled to have charges given, which would not be misleading, which correctly state the law of his case, and which are supported by any evidence, however weak, insufficient, or doubtful in credibility.' Chavers v. State, 361 So.2d 1106, 1107 (Ala.1978), citing Burns v. State, 229 Ala. 68 , 155 So. 561 (1934).	3	3
William Anthony Brooks v. Ralph Kemp, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center, Respondentgreen ca11 · 1985 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 1 sentence 1992"It is not necessary that the sentencing decision be made in the context in which the victim is a mere abstraction." Brooks v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1383, 1409 (11th Cir.1985) (en banc), vacated, 478 U.S. 1016 , 106 S.Ct. 3325 , 92 L.Ed.2d 732 (1986).	1	1
Lucas v. Stategreen fla · 1979 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982 1 sentence 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979).	1	1
Gates v. Stategreen ga · 1979 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982 2 sentences 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979). 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979).	1	1
Jones v. Stategreen miss · 1980 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982 1 sentence 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (11)

Case	Cited	Years
Hornsby v. Rush green ala · 1934 2 sentences 2003It is well settled that `every accused is entitled to have charges given, which would not be misleading, which correctly state the law of his case, and which are supported by any evidence, however weak, insufficient, or doubtful in credibility.' Chavers v. State, 361 So.2d 1106, 1107 (Ala.1978), citing Burns v. State, 229 Ala. 68 , 155 So. 561 (1934). 2001It is well settled that `every accused is entitled to have charges given, which would not be misleading, which correctly state the law of his case, and which are supported by any evidence, however weak, insufficient, or doubtful in credibility.' Chavers v. State, 361 So.2d 1106, 1107 (Ala.1978), citing Burns v. State, 229 Ala. 68 , 155 So. 561 (1934).	3	1998–2003
Burns v. State green ala · 1934 2 sentences 2003It is well settled that `every accused is entitled to have charges given, which would not be misleading, which correctly state the law of his case, and which are supported by any evidence, however weak, insufficient, or doubtful in credibility.' Chavers v. State, 361 So.2d 1106, 1107 (Ala.1978), citing Burns v. State, 229 Ala. 68 , 155 So. 561 (1934). 2001It is well settled that `every accused is entitled to have charges given, which would not be misleading, which correctly state the law of his case, and which are supported by any evidence, however weak, insufficient, or doubtful in credibility.' Chavers v. State, 361 So.2d 1106, 1107 (Ala.1978), citing Burns v. State, 229 Ala. 68 , 155 So. 561 (1934).	3	1998–2003
Weeks v. Oklahoma Bar Ass'n green scotus · 1998 1 sentence 2003In Ex parte Wood, 715 So.2d 819 (Ala.), cert. denied, 525 U.S. 1042 , 119 S.Ct. 594 , 142 L.Ed.2d 536 (1998), the Alabama Supreme Court stated: "Alabama law does entitle capital defendants to a sentencing-phase instruction *630 on mitigating circumstances.	1	2003–2003
Mayeux v. United States Army Corps of Engineers green scotus · 1998 1 sentence 2003In Ex parte Wood, 715 So.2d 819 (Ala.), cert. denied, 525 U.S. 1042 , 119 S.Ct. 594 , 142 L.Ed.2d 536 (1998), the Alabama Supreme Court stated: "Alabama law does entitle capital defendants to a sentencing-phase instruction *630 on mitigating circumstances.	1	2003–2003
Rodrigue v. Madden green scotus · 1998 1 sentence 2003In Ex parte Wood, 715 So.2d 819 (Ala.), cert. denied, 525 U.S. 1042 , 119 S.Ct. 594 , 142 L.Ed.2d 536 (1998), the Alabama Supreme Court stated: "Alabama law does entitle capital defendants to a sentencing-phase instruction *630 on mitigating circumstances.	1	2003–2003
Ex Parte Wood green ala · 1998 1 sentence 2003In Ex parte Wood, 715 So.2d 819 (Ala.), cert. denied, 525 U.S. 1042 , 119 S.Ct. 594 , 142 L.Ed.2d 536 (1998), the Alabama Supreme Court stated: "Alabama law does entitle capital defendants to a sentencing-phase instruction *630 on mitigating circumstances.	1	2003–2003
Freschi v. Grand Coal Venture green scotus · 1986 1 sentence 1992"It is not necessary that the sentencing decision be made in the context in which the victim is a mere abstraction." Brooks v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1383, 1409 (11th Cir.1985) (en banc), vacated, 478 U.S. 1016 , 106 S.Ct. 3325 , 92 L.Ed.2d 732 (1986).	1	1992–1992
Kemp v. Brooks green scotus · 1986 2 sentences 1992"It is not necessary that the sentencing decision be made in the context in which the victim is a mere abstraction." Brooks v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1383, 1409 (11th Cir.1985) (en banc), vacated, 478 U.S. 1016 , 106 S.Ct. 3325 , 92 L.Ed.2d 732 (1986). 1992"It is not necessary that the sentencing decision be made in the context in which the victim is a mere abstraction." Brooks v. Kemp, 762 F.2d 1383, 1409 (11th Cir.1985) (en banc), vacated, 478 U.S. 1016 , 106 S.Ct. 3325 , 92 L.Ed.2d 732 (1986).	1	1992–1992
Harvey v. Harris green scotus · 1980 2 sentences 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979). 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979).	1	1982–1982
Douthit v. Georgia green scotus · 1980 1 sentence 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979).	1	1982–1982
Scott v. Florida green scotus · 1980 2 sentences 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979). 1982For similar analyses in other jurisdictions see: Gates v. Georgia, 244 Ga. 587 , 261 S.E.2d 349, 356 (1979), cert. denied, 445 U.S. 938 , 100 S.Ct. 1332 , 63 L.Ed.2d 772 (1980); Jones v. State, 381 So.2d 983, 994 (Miss.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 1003 , 101 S.Ct. 543 , 66 L.Ed.2d 300 (1980); Lucas v. State, 376 So.2d 1149, 1152-1153 (Fla.1979).	1	1982–1982

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-40 (4) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-45 (4) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-51 (4) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-47 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-49 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-53 (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

MS 24 (1991–2022) TX 5 (1996–2002) AL 5 (1982–2003) GA 4 (1983–1998) OH 4 (2007–2008) CT 3 (2003–2024) FL 2 (1983–2001) TN 2 (1998–1999)

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