Whitaker v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

9 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “"Sec. 4.05. (a) Except as authorized by this Act, a person commits an offense if he knowingly or intentionally possesses a usable quantity of marihuana. "(b) An offense under Subsection (a) of this section is: "(1) a felony of the third degree if he possesses more than four ounces; "(2) a Class A misdemeanor if he possesses four ounces or less but more than two ounces; "(3) A Class B misdemeanor if he possesses two ounces or less. "(c) The possession of marihuana may not be considered a crime involving moral turpitude. "(d) Except as otherwise provided by this Act, a person commits an offense if he knowingly or intentionally delivers marihuana. "(e) Except as provided in Subsection (f) of this section, an offense under Subsection (d) of this section is a felony of the third degree. "(f) An offense under Subsection (d) is a Class B misdemeanor if the actor delivers one-fourth ounce or less without receiving remuneration."”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Toyar v. State · Tovar v. State

2. “(f) An offense under Subsection (d) is a Class B misdemeanor if the actor delivers one-fourth ounce or less without receiving remuneration.”

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

3. “(d) Except as otherwise provided by this Act, a person commits an offense if he knowingly or intentionally delivers marihuana.”

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