2013 Pa. Super. 325 - Commonwealth v. Cartrette’s Empirical Analysis

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32 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 32 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “(1) provide a summary of the procedural history and facts, with citations to the record; (2) refer to anything in the record that counsel believes arguably supports the appeal; (3) set forth counsel's conclusion that the appeal is frivolous; and (4) state counsel's reasons for concluding that the appeal is frivolous. Counsel should articulate the relevant facts of record, controlling case law, and/or statutes on point that have led to the conclusion that the appeal is frivolous.”

   6 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Commonwealth v. Tejada · In RE: J.D.H. Appeal Of: A.S.H., Natural Mother

2. “1) petition the court for leave to withdraw stating that, after making a conscientious examination of the record, counsel has determined that the appeal would be frivolous; 2) furnish a copy of the [Anders ] brief to the [appellant]; and 3) advise the [appellant] that he or she has the right to retain private counsel or raise additional arguments that the [appellant] deems worthy of the court’s attention.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In RE: J.D.H. Appeal Of: A.S.H., Natural Mother · Commonwealth v. Prieto

3. “(1) the defendant has been convicted of another crime; or (2) the conduct of the defendant indicates that it is likely that he will commit another crime if he is not imprisoned; or (3) such a sentence is essential to vindicate the authority of the court.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Commonwealth v. Derry · 2014 Pa. Super. 242 - Commonwealth v. Colon