961 So. 2d 229 - Williamson v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “Newly discovered evidence meets this standard if "it weakens the case against [the defendant] so as to give rise to a reasonable doubt as to his culpability" . . . The assessment also considers whether the evidence goes to the merits of the case or whether it constitutes impeachment evidence. The trial court should also determine whether this evidence is cumulative to other evidence in the case. The trial court should further consider the materiality and relevance of the evidence and any inconsistencies in the newly discovered evidence.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 961 So. 2d 995 - Haywood v. State

2. “This Court does not substitute its judgment for that of the trial court on issues of fact when competent, substantial evidence supports the circuit court's factual findings. . . .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Overton v. State