State v. Spencer’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

18 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 18 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““Spencer reasons that the unfairness of the waiver rule is exposed by the factual differences between Webb and the case at bar. Unlike Webb, Spencer received no hearing on the motion to modify. See Webb, 242 Kan. at 521-22 . Spencer’s modification request was dealt with by a routine motion and order. Spencer argues that Webb should be limited to its facts, i.e., situations where there is an actual hearing on the motion to modify. We agree.” 252 Kan. at 189 .”

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

2. ““(4) Before imposing sentence the court shall: “(c) address the defendant personally and ask the defendant if the defendant wishes to make a statement on the defendant’s own behalf and to present any evidence in mitigation of punishment. Before imposing sentence the court may allow the victim or victim’s family to address the court, if they so request.””

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

3. ““THE COURT: Mr. Spencer, before I proceed to sentencing, are there any comments that you want to make to the Court? “THE DEFENDANT: No. “THE COURT: Very well. Is there any reason why the Court cannot now impose sentence? “MR. WURTZ [Defense counsel]: We know of none. “MR. HENDERSHOT [Prosecutor]: I know of none, Your Honor.” 252 Kan. at 187.”

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