State v. Blackwell’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

7 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 7 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. ““(1) Has been clearly advised of his right to the assistance of counsel, including his right to the assignment of counsel when he is so entitled; “(2) Possesses the intelligence and capacity to appreciate the consequences of the decision to represent himself; “(3) Comprehends the nature of the charges and proceedings, the range of permissible punishments, and any additional facts essential to a broad understanding of the case; and “(4) Has been made aware of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.””

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Smith · State v. Wolff