State v. Jensen’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

29 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 29 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “It is noteworthy that we 'accord deference to the credibility determinations of the hearing justice,' because 'we do not have the same vantage point as him or her, and we are unable to assess the witness' demeanor, tone of voice, and body language.'”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Washington · State v. Joel Najera

2. “does not contend that the identification procedure utilized in identifying him was suggestive and therefore of questionable constitutional validity.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Washington · State v. Washington

3. “"The court shall not revoke probation or revoke a suspension of sentence or impose a sentence previously deferred except after a hearing at which the defendant shall be afforded the opportunity to be present and apprised of the grounds on which such action is proposed. The defendant may be admitted to bail pending such hearing. Pri- or to the hearing the State shall furnish the defendant and the court with a written statement specifying the grounds upon which action is sought under this subdivision.””

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