State v. Connor’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

97 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 97 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““(1) Has been clearly advised of the right to the assistance of counsel, including the right to the assignment of counsel when so entitled; “(2) Possesses the intelligence and capacity to appreciate the consequences of the decision to represent oneself; “(3) Comprehends the nature of the charges and proceedings, the range of permissible punishments, and any additional facts essential to a broad understanding of the case; and “(4) Has been made aware of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.””

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. 118 Conn. App. 628 - State v. Jordan · State v. Jordan

2. “[T]he trial judge is in a particularly advantageous position to observe a defendant's conduct during a trial and has a unique opportunity to assess a defendant's competency. A trial court's opinion, therefore, of the competency of a defendant is highly significant.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. 170 Conn. App. 615 - State v. Connor · 165 Conn. App. 1 - State v. Hines

3. “[T]he issue to be decided on remand is not whether the defendant lacked the technical legal skill or knowledge to conduct the trial proceedings effectively without counsel. Indeed it appears quite clear that he did lack such skill or knowledge.”

   3 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the concurrence
   e.g. State v. Jason · State v. Connor