553 So. 2d 689 - Singleton v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “'Unless allegedly prejudicial remarks are objected to, they are not subject to review except where they are grossly improper. There must be either an objection, a motion to exclude, or a motion for the jury to disregard the statement before error is preserved.' Lokos v. State , 434 So.2d 818 , 823 (Ala.Cr.App. 1982), aff'd , 434 So.2d 831 (Ala. 1983).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 584 So. 2d 548 - Dennis v. State

2. “However, the record reveals that the appellant failed to object or to move to exclude any of the alleged improper statements made by the trial court.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 584 So. 2d 548 - Dennis v. State

3. “When the trial court immediately instructs the jury to disregard any improper remarks, there is a prima facie presumption against error.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Kelley v. State