Farris v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

2 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. ““Prior to Huffman’s testimony, the assistant district attorney disclosed to the trial court, out of the presence of the jury, that the only agreement with the witness had been to drop the aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual abuse charges, to allow him to plead guilty to the aggravated rape charge, and to notify the judge who was hearing the case that Huffman had been cooperative and truthful in testifying against appellant. Huffman’s attorney also testified before the judge, out of the jury’s hearing, that the state had made no promises regarding recommendations for leniency. Huffman testified before the jury that he had received no promises of leniency.” Farris, supra at 675 .”

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