195 N.C. App. 43 - State v. Martin’s Empirical Analysis

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11 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 11 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “First, he must show that counsel's performance fell below an objective standard of reasonableness. Second, once defendant satisfies the first prong, he must show that the error committed was so serious that a reasonable probability exists that the trial result would have been different absent the error.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 196 N.C. App. 792 - State v. Valdez · 203 N.C. App. 110 - State v. Wilson

2. “[t]he proper standard of review on a motion to dismiss based on insufficiency of the evidence is the substantial evidence test. The substantial evidence test requires a determination that there is substantial evidence (1) of each essential element of the offense charged, and (2) that defendant is the perpetrator of the offense. Substantial evidence is such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion. If there is substantial evidence of each element of the charged offense, the motion should be denied.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 211 N.C. App. 452 - State v. Hunt

3. ““Indecent liberties” are defined as such liberties as the common sense of society would regard as indecent and improper. It is not necessary that defendant touch his victim to commit an immoral, improper, or indecent liberty within the meaning of the statute. ... Furthermore, a variety of acts may be considered indecent and may be performed to provide sexual gratification to the actor.”

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