461 So. 2d 910 - Pack v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

19 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 19 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “"[S]ince the jury returned a verdict on the higher degree, it found the existence of every element of the lesser included offense.... [S]tate and federal appellate courts have inherent authority to reverse a conviction while at the same time ordering an entry of judgment on a lesser included offense." 452 So.2d at 507.”

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

2. “"As a general proposition of law it has been stated that 'the cross-examining party has the absolute right on cross-examination, not only to inquire as to matters relevant to the issues under the pleading, but also to inquire into the conduct and circumstances of the witness which have measurable bearing upon his credibility.' C. Gamble, McElroy's Alabama Evidence , § 136.01 (3d ed. 1977)."”

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

3. “`When entry is made by means of an instrument, it must be used for the purpose of effecting the felony, and not merely gaining entrance for the defendant. Accordingly, the act of prying open a door with an iron bar does not constitute an entry, as it is not used for the purpose of committing a felony therein, but merely of breaking.'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 778 So. 2d 199 - Hyde v. State