Rule 52 – Harmless Error and Obvious Error

May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Maine

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

Me. R. Uni. Crim. P. 52

Last amended effective November 2, 2016.