Topic: the rule of fundamental error applies only if there has bee… · Go Syfert
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5 canonical passages across 5 cases, quoted by 30 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from State v. Orosco.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 State v. Orosco Anchor
nm · 1992
green “the rule of fundamental error applies only if there has been a miscarriage of justice, if the question of guilt is so doubtful that it would shock the conscience to permit the conviction to stand, or if substantial justice has not been done.” 17
2 State v. Guerra
nm · 2012
green “intent is subjective and is almost always inferred from other facts in the case, as it is rarely established by direct evidence” 4
3 State v. Lucero
nm · 2010
green “imperfect self-defense occurs when a person uses excessive force while otherwise lawfully engaging in self-defense.” 3
4 State v. Alvarado
nmctapp · 2012
green “we review this constitutional issue de novo.” 3
5 State v. Campos
nm · 1996
green “simply presents an issue of mitigating circumstances that may reduce murder to manslaughter.” 3

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