State v. Halpin’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “[i]t is well established that when the existence of . . . a state of things is once established by proof, the law presumes that the . . . state of things continues to exist as before, until the contrary is shown, or until a different presumption is raised from the nature of the subject in question. The question as to the presumption of continuance of certain facts or conditions is largely a matter resting within the sound discretion of the trial court, to be decided in the light of the facts and circumstances of the particular case.”

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

2. “[s]ince the presumption is a rebuttable one, the *Page 389 defendant could have offered countervailing evidence if he had such evidence.”

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

3. “1 Wharton, Criminal Evidence (12th Ed. Anderson) 115. Accordingly,”

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