State v. McZeal’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “`This rule contains the four generally recognized requisites for the motion for a new trial based upon newly discovered evidence: (1) the evidence must have been discovered since the trial, (2) failure to learn of the evidence at the time of trial was not due to defendant's lack of diligence, (3) it must be material to the issues at trial, (4) it would be of such a nature that it would probably produce an acquittal in the event of retrial. (Citations omitted.)' State v. Prudholm, supra, at page 735. In addition to stating these requirements, the court in Prudholm further recognized that the trial judge's application of these precepts to newly discovered evidence is entitled to great weight and his discretion should not be disturbed on review if a reasonable man could differ as to the propriety of the trial court's action.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 607 So. 2d 641 - State v. Deal

2. “that the offense was committed in sudden passion or heat of blood immediately caused by provocation sufficient to deprive McZeal of his self-control and cool reflection [; therefore,] . . . any rational trier of fact could have found beyond a reasonable doubt that McZeal committed the crime of manslaughter.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 943 So. 2d 1277 - State v. Glenn