Harmless Error and Plain Error
Rules of Criminal Procedure
(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. Effective Date: July 1, 1973
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