Phillips v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “"While it is true that there were no objections made when the appellant was questioned about his prior convictions, and admitted same on cross-examination, nevertheless, we are of the view that the colloquy herein quoted [i.e., the pre-trial motion in limine] preserves the issue of the State's lack of certified copies of the appellant's prior convictions for review by this Court."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 527 So. 2d 154 - Phillips v. State

2. “"MR BRAGAN: Any sale is. I'm saying possession of heroin. I don't know if possession of another drug is or not. "THE COURT: If you find something to show that it is, evidently it's not. What other convictions does he have?”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 527 So. 2d 154 - Phillips v. State