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manifest constitutional error

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A quick definition of manifest constitutional error:

Manifest constitutional error is a mistake made by a judge during a trial that has a significant negative impact on a party's constitutional rights. This type of error is so serious that it can be reviewed by a higher court even if the party did not object at the time of the trial. It is important to note that this type of error is different from other types of errors that may not affect a party's substantive rights or the outcome of the case.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A mistake made by a trial court that has a significant negative impact on the trial, compromising the constitutional rights of a party.

Manifest constitutional error is a type of error that occurs during a trial that affects the constitutional rights of a party. This type of error is significant enough to compromise the fairness of the trial. It can be reviewed by a court of appeals even if the appellant did not object at trial.

Example: During a criminal trial, the judge allows the prosecutor to present evidence that was obtained illegally. This evidence is crucial to the prosecution's case, and the defendant's constitutional rights were violated when it was obtained. This is an example of manifest constitutional error because the defendant's right to a fair trial was compromised.

Example: In a civil trial, the judge allows the jury to hear testimony that is not relevant to the case. This testimony unfairly prejudices the jury against one of the parties. This is an example of manifest constitutional error because the party's right to a fair trial was compromised.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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