Phillips v. the State’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “There are three fundamental principles which must be followed when conducting an appellate review of a trial court's ruling on a motion to suppress. First, when a motion to suppress is heard by the trial judge, that judge sits as the trier of facts. The trial judge hears the evidence, and his findings based upon conflicting evidence are analogous to the verdict of a jury and should not be disturbed by a reviewing court if there is any evidence to support them. Second, the trial court's decision with regard to questions of fact and credibility must be accepted unless clearly erroneous. Third, the reviewing court must construe the evidence most favorably to the upholding of the trial court's findings and judgment. These principles apply equally whether the trial court ruled in favor of the State or the defendant.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 347 Ga. App. 675 - MARTINEZ v. the STATE. · 348 Ga. App. 662 - The State v. Preston.

2. “[O]ur own review of the video shows that it is dark and confirms that the video does not conclusively prove or disprove either the officer's or [the defendant's] testimony”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. The State v. Dykes.

3. “we must review this evidence in the light most favorable to the trial court's findings and judgment.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. The State v. Dykes.