Wiggins v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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12 state decisions

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1. “[I]n such cases ... the verdict shows that either in the acquittal or the conviction the jury did not speak their real conclusions, but that does not show that they were not convinced of the defendant's guilt.”)). . Criminal attempt, of course, is also defined by statute in Tennessee; the Sentencing Commission comments further provide that”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State of Tennessee v. Joey DeWayne Thompson · State v. Eberhardt

2. “Consistency in verdicts for multiple count indictments is unnecessary as each count is a separate indictment. Therein lies the essential reasoning. An acquittal on one count cannot be considered res judicata to another count even though both counts stem from the same criminal transaction. This Court will not upset a seemingly inconsistent verdict by speculating as to the jury’s reasoning if we are satisfied that the evidence establishes guilt of the offense upon which the conviction was returned.”

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