Hoover v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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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. ““Although a concept of constructive custody can be found in the case law in other contexts, the language of Rule 24.-035 is plain and not couched in terms of constructive custody. We, therefore, hold that the time limitations imposed in Rule 24.035 begin to run when a person under sentence is delivered, physically, into the custody of the Department of Corrections.” Id. at 365 .”

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

2. ““A person convicted of a felony on a plea of guilty and delivered to the custody of the department of corrections ... may seek relief in the sentencing court pursuant to the provisions of this Rule 24.035.” (Emphasis added.)”

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