Rivera v. Eschler’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

6 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “[i]n addition to the punishment provided in this section, regardless of disposition, the defendant shall complete an alcohol information course at an alcohol treatment program approved by the department of corrections and human services, which may, in the sentencing court’s discretion and upon recommendation of a certified chemical dependency counselor, include alcohol or drug treatment, or both. On conviction of a second or subsequent offense under this section, in addition to the punishment provided in this section, regardless of disposition, the defendant shall complete an alcohol information course ... which must include alcohol or drug treatment, or both. ... The treatment provided to the defendant at a treatment program must be at a level appropriate to the defendant’s alcohol problem, as determined by the judge based upon the recommendation from the certified chemical dependency counselor.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Mora

2. “(1) Ajudge ... who has suspended the execution of a sentence ... of imprisonment under 46-18-201 ... may also, in his discretion, order the prisoner placed under the jurisdiction of the department of institutions as provided by law or retain such jurisdiction with his court.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. State v. Hanners