Nicholas v. Commonwealth’s Empirical Analysis
1956
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
2
states following
May 1962
most recently cited
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Adkins v. Commonwealth · Fugate v. Commonwealth · Adams v. Commonwealth · McElfresh v. Commonwealth · Hamilton v. Commonwealth
Most-quoted passages
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““In construing this section, we have held that prejudicial error has been committed where there has been sufficient opportunity afforded for the exercise of improper influence on one or more jurors. The burden is upon the Commonwealth to show that no opportunity for the exercise of improper influence existed, and a mere showing that no improper influence actually took place will not prevent a reversal where the opportunity itself has been shown.” (Cases omitted.) (Emphasis added.)”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage
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