Harmless and Plain Error Analysis
26 issues with Illinois opinions1992–2026
- Determining whether error occurred in plain error analysis437 opinions · 1999–2026
- Harmless error analysis burden on the state220 opinions · 1992–2026
- Defining structural error requiring automatic reversal126 opinions · 2009–2026
- Plain error rule allowing consideration of unpreserved errors69 opinions · 1995–2026
- Differentiating plain error and harmless error review standards65 opinions · 1997–2026
- Determining reversible error before plain error review65 opinions · 2004–2025
- Error not affecting outcome does not warrant reversal49 opinions · 2002–2026
- Cumulative effect of individual trial errors46 opinions · 1998–2026
- Determining cumulative error when individual errors are not reversible39 opinions · 1996–2026
- Reversible error in closing argument based on comment28 opinions · 1998–2025
- Distinguishing structural errors from trial process errors25 opinions · 2006–2026
- Reviewing unpreserved issues for plain error24 opinions · 2000–2024
- Distinguishing structural errors from harmless error review14 opinions · 2000–2025
- Ensuring evidence reliability through rigorous adversarial testing9 opinions · 2003–2022
- Curing error from opening statement references to defendant8 opinions · 1998–2023
- Determining whether any reversible error occurred7 opinions · 2002–2024
- Defining the standard for reversible error review7 opinions · 2010–2025
- Finding harmless error despite limited evidence references6 opinions · 2012–2023
- Finding harmless error in nonresponsive answer5 opinions · 1994–2008
- Determining harmless error in trial conduct5 opinions · 1999–2011
- Determining prejudice for reversal of code noncompliance5 opinions · 2008–2011
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