741 So. 2d 440 - Abner v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 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 2 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “[i]t is well settled that furtive actions at the approach of law officers `are strong indicia of mens rea.'”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Nix v. State · 854 So. 2d 636 - State v. White

2. ““ ‘ “Whether there is probable cause to merit a warrantless search and seizure is to be determined by the totality of the circumstances. Illinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213 , 103 S.Ct. 2317 , 76 L.Ed.2d 527 (1983). ‘Probable cause exists where all the facts and circumstances within the officer’s knowledge are sufficient to warrant a person of reasonable caution to conclude that an offense has been or is being committed and that contraband would be found in the place to be searched.’ Sheridan v. State, 591 So.2d 129,130 (Ala.Cr.App.1991).” ’ ””

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