Utley v. State’s Empirical Analysis
1987
Citation profile
6
cited by 6 later decisions
1
states following
January 1997
most recently cited
6 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Anders v. California · 452 So. 2d 508 - Ex Parte Edwards · Dickenson v. Israel · 452 So. 2d 506 - Edwards v. State · 461 So. 2d 910 - Pack v. State
Most-quoted passages
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“[S]ince the jury returned a verdict on the higher degree, it found the existence of every element of the lesser included offense.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage“‘“[Sjince 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.””
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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