155 Wash. 2d 496 - State v. Smith’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

16 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 16 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “[D]ue process requires the State to prove every element of the charged crime beyond a reasonable doubt.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Keend · State v. Peterson

2. “Driving with license suspended in the first degree is clearly set forth and in this case as an example in this charge there really isn't any dispute. The only evidence you have on this point is that the privilege to drive is bestowed upon the citizens of the State of Washington and by certain actions it is taken away. You have a set of facts that you can agree on because there's no reason not to agree. The State has met its burden. The State has proved to you beyond a reasonable doubt because nothing has been raised in evidence to create a doubt that he did not have the privilege to drive.”

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

3. “(1) It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle in this state while that person is in a suspended or revoked status or when his or her privilege to drive is suspended or revoked in this or any other state.... (a) A person found to be an habitual offender under chapter 46.65 RCW, who violates this section while an order of revocation issued under chapter 46.65 RCW prohibiting such operations is in effect, is guilty of driving while license suspended or revoked in the first degree, a gross misdemeanor....”

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