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State v. Jones

Citations

  • 631 A.2d 840
  • 160 Vt. 440
  • 1993 Vt. LEXIS 72

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  • finding no abuse of discretion where court gave a curative instruction, and thus obviated any prejudice to defendant, in response to improper questions posed during State’s cross-examination of defendant regarding uncharged sexual misconduct
  • “To establish reversible error under V.R.Cr.E 16, a defendant must show both a violation of the rule and resulting prejudice.”
  • trial court has discretion in ruling on motion for mistrial, but should not grant motion unless moving party establishes prejudice
  • trial court has discretion in ruling on motion for mistrial, but should not grant motion unless moving party establishes prejudice
  • court’s ruling on motion for mistrial will be upheld unless discretion was totally withheld or exercised on untenable grounds
  • to establish reversible error under V.R.CrE 16, defendant must show both violation of rule and resulting prejudice

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Judges: Allen, Gibson, Dooley, Morse, Johnson

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