Harrell v. State’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

5 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “Now if you find from the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that ... Ba-zanes, did then and there, with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of said defendant, intentionally or knowingly cause [E.C.B.], a child younger than 17 years and not the spouse of the defendant, to engage in sexual contact by causing the said child, [E.C.B.] to touch the genitals of the defendant ..., then you will find the defendant guilty of Indecency with a Child, as charged in Count III of the indictment.”

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

2. “[a]rticle V, § 13 of the Texas Constitution mandates a petit jury of twelve jurors in district court. An exception is allowed when a juror becomes disabled. In that instance the remainder of the jury may render the verdict....The specific issue before us is whether appellant's waiver of her right to a jury of twelve was valid even though not in writing. We believe that it was”

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

3. “THE COURT: Mr. Jackson, this is by your agreement; is that correct? MR. JACKSON: That’s correct. THE COURT: And, Ms. Harrell, this is with your agreement; is that correct? THE DEPENDANT: Yes sir. MS. TIRNEY: Can we have on the record which juror is not here? THE COURT: It is juror No. 7 ... It has been agreed by the parties that we will proceed with eleven jurors.”

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