Reeves v. State’s Empirical Analysis
1991
Citation profile
32
cited by 32 later decisions
1
states following
March 2006
most recently cited
30 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Jackson v. Virginia · Butler v. State · Benson v. State · Boozer v. State · McGlothlin v. State
Most-quoted passages
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“[W]hen adulterants and dilutants constitute a part of the weight utilized to increase punishment, the State must prove the following beyond a reasonable doubt: (1) the identity of the named illegal substance, (2) that the added remainder (adulterants and/or dilutants) has not affected the chemical activity of the named illegal substance, (3) that the remainder (adulterants and/or dilutants) was added to the named illegal substance with the intent to increase the bulk or quantity of the final product, (4) the weight of the illegal substance, including any adulterants and/or dilutants.”
4 later decisions quote this exact passagee.g. Short v. State · Goforth v. State“[W]here the State attempts to obtain a conviction for an aggravated offense under the theory that the aggregate weight of the controlled substance, including adulterants or dilutants, is over 28 grams, the State first must prove the existence of any adulterants or dilutants, i.e., compounds, substances, or solutions added to the controlled substance to increase the bulk or quantity of the final product [without affecting its activity]. The State must then show that the controlled substance, plus any adulterants or dilutants, if proven to exist, weighs more than 28 grams.”
2 later decisions quote this exact passagee.g. Cawthon v. State · Thorpe v. State“... with intent to deliver, a controlled substance, namely: COCAINE, in an amount by aggregate weight including any adulterants or dilutants of 28 grams or more but less than 200 grams....”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage
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