State v. Blakney’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. “"The trial court here reviewed the evidence and determined appellant voluntarily confessed. In considering almost every one of the factors listed above as relevant in determining the voluntariness of appellant's confession, evidence exists supporting the holding of the District Court. "Appellant was 18, legally an adult. He had passed most of his high school equivalency examination and attended vo-tech school. Appellant's IQ is 94, within the normal adult range. The trial judge found that appellant demonstrated an understanding of the English language during his courtroom testimony. Appellant had worked in his father's business. Appellant had prior experience with the criminal justice system, having previously been advised of his rights in connection with juvenile matters ... Between sessions, appellant went home, free to consult with family members and move about as he pleased." State v. Blakney, Mont., 605 P.2d at 1096-1097 , 36 St.Rep. at 2196.”

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

2. “within the `indicates in any manner' language set out in Miranda as the requirement for an effective assertion of the right to counsel”

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