State v. Oates’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

12 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 12 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “Each application for a search warrant must be made in writing upon oath or affirmation. All applications must contain: (1) The name and title of the applicant; and (2) A statement that there is probable cause to believe that items subject to seizure under G.S. 15A-242 may be found in or upon a designated or described place, vehicle, or person; and (3) Allegations of fact supporting the statement. The statements must be supported by one or more affidavits particularly setting forth the facts and circumstances establishing probable cause to believe that the items are in the places or in the possession of the individuals to be searched; and (4) A request that the court issue a search warrant directing a search for and the seizure of the items in question.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 250 N.C. App. 142 - State v. Parson · 244 N.C. App. 685 - State v. Allman

2. “this connection is made by showing that criminal activity actually occurred at the location to be searched or that the fruits of a crime that occurred elsewhere are observed at a certain place.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 250 N.C. App. 142 - State v. Parson · 244 N.C. App. 685 - State v. Allman

3. “[t]he affidavits must establish a nexus between the objects sought and the place to be searched.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 250 N.C. App. 142 - State v. Parson · 244 N.C. App. 685 - State v. Allman