State v. Mattson’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

51 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 53 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “[B]odily substance samples [are] not subject to the exclusiohary rule under the Fourth Amendment if they are taken (1) incident to a lawful attest, (2) by a reliable and accepted method of obtaining such sample, (3) in a rfeasonable, medically approved manner, and (4) where there is probable cause to believe that the evidence sought exists. [Schmerber ] also held that the elimination of alcohol by natural bodily functions presents exigent circumstances which obviate the necessity of obtaining a search warrant.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Fierro · Siers v. Weber

2. “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In Re HLS · In re H.L.S.

3. “Evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is not admissible to prove the character of a person in order to show that he acted in conformity therewith. It may, however, be admissible for other purposes, such as proof of motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake or accident.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Fool Bull · State v. Medicine Eagle