Rule 52 – Harmless error and plain error

May 15, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Delaware, Superior Court

(a) Harmless error. – Any error, defect, irregularity or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded.
(b) Plain error. – Plain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the court.

De. R. Crim. P. Super. Ct. 52