State v. Marshell’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

10 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 10 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “The search in this case was not the product of a “pretextual” traffic stop. The search resulted from circumstances that caused Sergeant Penn to suspect a sinister purpose for defendant’s presence. Those circumstances were manifested following the stopping of the motor home in which defendant was traveling. The motor home was observed weaving within its lane of travel. The patrolman observed the manner in which the vehicle was being operated. He questioned whether the operator was sleepy or intoxicated. The patrolman’s actions were appropriate.”

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

2. “The trial court’s findings have the force and effect of a jury verdict. Rule 27.01(b). Its judgment is to be affirmed if there is substantial evidence to support its findings. State v. Giffin, 640 S.W.2d 128, 130 (Mo.1982). On appeal all evidence tending to prove defendant’s guilt is accepted as true, together with all inferences favorable to the state that can be drawn from the evidence. Id. Contrary evidence and inferences are disregarded. Id.”

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