State v. Lopez’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

24 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 24 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “Sixth Amendment violation in admitting testimonial statements of co-defendants who did not testify at the defendant's trial where the defendant did not have an opportunity to cross-examine the co-defendants). {24} Although not necessary for the resolution of this appeal, we note that the introduction of the Romeros' convictions also presents a serious due process problem. Every criminal defendant has a right”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 1 N.M. Ct. App. 535 - State v. Tollardo

2. “These factors include the importance of the witness’ testimony in the prosecution’s case, whether the testimony was cumulative, the presence or absence of evidence corroborating or contradicting the testimony of the witness on material points, the extent of cross-examination otherwise permitted, and, of course, the overall strength of the prosecution’s case.”

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

3. “Counsel, all of you have made a renewed motion on the record. I don’t know that you need to do it over and over again, but you certainly all have a motion for severance. I ruled on it and I intend that be preserved for all of you. I certainly want you to be able to appeal any matter that you feel you should appeal.”

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