State v. Miller’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

14 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 14 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““The evidence which you are to consider consists of testimony of witnesses and exhibits. You must decide the accuracy of each witness’ testimony. Take into account such things as the witness’ ability and opportunity to observe, the witness’ memory and manner while testifying, any motive or prejudice the witness might have, and any inconsistent statements of the witness before or during the trial. Consider each witness’ testimony in light of all the evidence in the case.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Bolt

2. “Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is not admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show that he acted in conformity therewith. It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Featherman