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State v. Wilson

Citations

  • 787 P.2d 821
  • 109 N.M. 541

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  • reversing conviction under doctrine of cumulative error where, among other errors, judge’s improper communications with juror prejudiced the defendant
  • prosecutor’s use of testimony elicited by defense counsel rose to the level of misconduct in spite of the fact that defense counsel “opened the door”
  • prosecutorial misconduct found where prosecutor had adequate warning, from trial court’s orders on pretrial motions and rulings made during trial, not to intrude into sensitive subject area
  • evidence which “arguably fell below the standard to which the State is held under its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt” was nevertheless adequate to sustain conviction on appeal
  • prosecutorial misconduct in eliciting prohibited evidence part of cumulative error

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Judges: Sosa, Wilson, Ransom, Montgomery, Baca

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