831 So. 2d 503 - State v. Tracy’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

32 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 32 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “A motion for a new trial based on ground (4) of Article 851 shall contain allegations of fact sworn to by the defendant or his counsel, showing: (1) The specific nature of the error or defect complained of; and (2) That, notwithstanding the exercise of reasonable diligence by the defense, the error or defect was not discovered before or during the trial.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 986 So. 2d 772 - State v. Logan · 934 So. 2d 884 - State v. Jupiter

2. “the defendant has discovered, since the verdict or judgment of guilt, a prejudicial error or defect in the proceedings that, notwithstanding the exercise of reasonable diligence by the defendant, was not discovered before the verdict or judgment.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 986 So. 2d 772 - State v. Logan

3. “The ruling on a motion for new trial is committed to the sound discretion of the trial judge and will be disturbed on appeal only where there is a clear showing of abuse of that discretion.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 986 So. 2d 772 - State v. Logan