Dotson v. State’s Empirical Analysis
1986
Citation profile
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Sea-Land Service, Inc. v. Federal Maritime Commission · International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers v. Hardeman · State v. Leigh · Hays v. State · Pote v. State
Most-quoted passages
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“Error which does not affect substantial rights is regarded as harmless and `shall be disregarded' on appeal.... Appellant must show prejudice and has the burden of establishing that prejudice.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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