Indiana Supreme Court· 2/15/2002

Benson v. State

Citations

762 N.E.2d 748
2002 Ind. LEXIS 139
2002 WL 228139

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finding that fundamental error “must constitute a blatant violation of basic principles, the harm or potential for harm must be substantial, and the resulting error must deny the defendant fundamental due process”
providing that “[a]s a general rule, the failure to object at trial results in waiver of the issue on appeal”
“As a general rule, the failure to object at trial results in a waiver of the issue on appeal.”
strongly disapproving of prosecutor’s questions about threats toward a witness made without any evidentiary support or foundation, yet finding error harmless
claims not presented to trial court could not be considered on appeal

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Judges: Dickson

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