178 W. Va. 420 - State v. Chamberlain’s Empirical Analysis

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10 state decisions

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

1. “" ‘Before a physical object connected with a crime may properly be admitted into evidence, it must be shown that the object is in substantially the same condition as when the crime was committed. Factors to be considered in making this determination are: (1) the nature of the article, (2) the circumstances surrounding its preservation and custody, and (3) the likelihood of intermeddlers tampering with it.' Syllabus Point 1, State v. Davis, 164 W.Va. 783 , 266 S.E.2d 909 (1980).''”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 196 W. Va. 416 - State v. Knuckles

2. ““We cannot conclude, based upon the record, that the defendant’s legal representation was constitutional infirm. We are particularly hesitant to so hold based upon largely inconclusive and ex parte affidavits. The allegations of inadequacy of investigation and improper trial strategy are, we believe, better addressed in a habeas corpus proceeding where a court would have the benefit of an evidentiary hearing.” 178 W.Va. at 427, 359 S.E.2d at 865 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 180 W. Va. 342 - State v. England