· 12/15/1983
State v. Kopa
Citations
- 311 S.E.2d 412
- 173 W. Va. 43
- 1983 W. Va. LEXIS 636
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing that written plea agreements are preferred where possible
- recognizing that written plea agreements are preferred where possible
- reversing case, but affirming trial court’s denial of motion for new trial based upon newly-discovered evidence
- remanding for new trial where alibi instruction improperly shifted burden of proof to defendant
- trial court did not commit error in admitting prior out-of-court statement where jury Was admonished to only consider statement for credibility purposes
- “The various delays of which the defendant complains were chiefly caused by him.... Thus, no violation of the defendant’s right to a speedy trial oecurred[.]”
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Judges: McHUGH
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