Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure - Rule 52. Harmless and Plain Error

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(a) Harmless Error.


Any error, defect, irregularity, or variance that does not affect substantial rights must be disregarded.


(b) Plain Error.


A plain error that affects substantial rights may be considered even though it was not brought to the court's attention.



See Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure