New Mexico Supreme Court· 2/4/1991

State v. Jett

Citations

805 P.2d 78
111 N.M. 309

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stating that the “jury was entitled to weigh the evidence and assess the credibility of the witnesses”
holding prosecutor’s actions did not rise to level of misconduct, but that even if there had been error, it would be harmless in light of overwhelming evidence against defendant
stating that evidentiary ruling is reversible error upon an abuse of discretion and a showing of prejudice
“The doctrine [of fundamental error] is not applicable merely to excuse a failure to make a timely objection during trial.”
doctrine of fundamental error applies in limited circumstances, such as when defendant’s guilt is so questionable that it would shock the conscience to permit the conviction to stand
“An evidentiary ruling within the discretion of the court will constitute reversible error only upon a showing of an abuse of discretion, and a demonstration that the error was prejudicial rather than harmless[.]” (citation omitted)

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Judges: Baca, Franchini, Montgomery

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