Edwards v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

7 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “1) the contraband was in plain view; 2) the contraband was conveniently accessible to the accused; 3) the accused was the owner of the place where the contraband was found; 4) the accused was the driver of the automobile in which the contraband was found; 5) the contraband was found on the same side of the car seat as the accused was sitting; 6) the place where the contraband was found was enclosed; 7) the odor of [the contraband] was present; 8) paraphernalia to use the contraband was in view of or found on the accused; 9) conduct by the accused indicated a consciousness of guilt; 10) the accused has a special connection to the contraband; 11) occupants of the automobile gave conflicting statements about relevant matters; 12) the physical- condition of the accused indicated recent consumption of the contraband found in the car; and 13) affirmative statements connect the accused to the contraband.”

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

2. “intentionally or knowingly operates another's boat, airplane, or motor-propelled vehicle without the effective consent of the owner.”

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

3. “consent by a person legally authorized to act for the owner.”

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