568 So. 2d 331 - Woods v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

7 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 7 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “"Although the prospective juror's answers indicated reluctance and hesitation rather than definite inability to decide the case on the evidence alone, the trial judge was in a position to observe the demeanor and determine the prejudice of the venireman. The decision of a trial court to disqualify a juror on a challenge for cause is entitled to great weight and will not be disturbed on appeal unless clearly shown to be an abuse of discretion."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 628 So. 2d 1068 - Ford v. State

2. “Under current law, the premises must be a `dwelling,' see § 13A-7-5 (a), `which is restricted to buildings used for sleeping and living.' §§ 13A-7-5 through 13A-7-7 , Commentary at 233 (emphasis added [in Woods ]).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 865 So. 2d 1239 - Ryan v. State

3. “[t]he court shall not charge the jury with respect to an included offense unless there is a rational basis for a verdict convicting the defendant of the included offense.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 865 So. 2d 1239 - Ryan v. State