Jordan v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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9 state decisions

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1. “Although the funds in the case before us had not changed hands, the money had been “raised” and “eommit[ted]” by agreement for the purpose of gaining possession of cocaine, [footnote discussed infra ] Indeed, proof that appellants had the money readily available and were using it to set up a purchase of cocaine is amply supported by the evidence and is not disputed in any of the briefs before this Court. The evidence showed that after an agreement to purchase cocaine had been made the three appellants met Perez in a Denny’s parking lot to consummate the drug buy. Biggins and Richardson showed the money to the officer and by words and deeds let the officer know that such was for the purchase of the cocaine. It is clear to us that when the record is viewed in the light most favorable to the jury’s verdict appellants had “financed and/or invested” $15,-620 and intended such to further their possession of the cocaine. The evidence is sufficient to support the jury’s verdict.”

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

2. “(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally: (1) expends funds the person knows are derived from the commission of an offense under Section 481.112(c), 481.113(c), 481.114(c), 481.115(c), 481.116(c), 481.117(c), 481.118(c), 481.120(c), or 481.121(c); or (2) finances or invests funds the person knows or believes are intended to further the commission of an offense listed in Subdivision (1).”

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

3. “we apply the rules of grammar and common usage to determine their meaning.... ‘Finance’ is defined as ‘to raise or provide funds or capital for’ or ‘to furnish with necessary funds.’ Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, p. 463 (1985). ‘Invest’ is defined as ‘to commit [money] in order to earn a financial return.’”

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