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“all practiced trial lawyers are well aware that the attrition from such delay is more damaging to the prosecution's case than to that of the defense. this will be so as long as the prosecution has the burden of proof.”
124 citation events (1 in the last 25 years) across 34 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: United States v. A. Guy Crouch, III and Michael J. Frye (ca5, 1996-05-30) · Strongest negative: United States v. MacDonald (scotus, 1982-03-31)
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Top citers, strongest first. 23 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited "but see" United States v. MacDonald (2×)
SCOTUS · 1982 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see United States v. Davis, 487 F. 2d 112, 116 (CA5 1973), cert. denied, 415 U. S. 981 (1974).
discussed Cited "but see" State v. Black
Mo. Ct. App. · 1979 · signal: but see · confidence high
But see United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974), where the period of delay was measured from the second indictment on the same charge.
discussed Cited "but see" United States v. Jose Avalos and Rudolfo Castrillon
5th Cir. · 1976 · signal: but see · confidence high
In United States v. McKim, 509 F.2d 769 (5th Cir. 1976), we measured the speedy trial period from the first indictment, in January 1973, to the defendant’s trial on a third indictment for the same charge in January 1974, where the first and second indictments had been dismissed; but see United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974), where the applicable speedy trial period was measured from the defendant’s second indictment on the same conspiracy charge. 14 . 523 F.2d at 1215 n. 6 [italics in original].
examined Cited as authority (quoted) United States v. A. Guy Crouch, III and Michael J. Frye (4×) also: Cited "see, e.g."
5th Cir. · 1996 · signal: see, e.g. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
all practiced trial lawyers are well aware that the attrition from such delay is more damaging to the prosecution's case than to that of the defense. this will be so as long as the prosecution has the burden of proof.
discussed Cited "see" State v. Baskerville
N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Suarez, 487 F. 2d 236, 238-40 (5th Cir. 1973) (suspicious contact with known narcotics dealer insufficient to support narcotics conviction), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed. 2d 878 (1974); cf. United States v. Ceballos, 654 F. 2d 177, 184-86 (2d Cir.1981) (suspicious contact with known narcotics dealer insufficient even to establish probable cause to arrest).
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Young
unknown court · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Suarez, 487 F.2d 236, 238-40 (5th Cir.1973) (suspicious contact with known narcotics dealer insufficient to support narcotics conviction), cert, denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974); cf. United States v. Ceballos, 654 F.2d 177, 184-86 (2d Cir.1981) (suspicious contact with known narcotics dealer insufficient even to establish probable cause to arrest).
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Young
unknown court · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Suarez, 487 F.2d 236, 238-40 (5th Cir.1973) (suspicious contact with known narcotics dealer insufficient to support narcotics conviction), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974); cf. United States v. Ceballos, 654 F.2d 177, 184-86 (2d Cir.1981) (suspicious contact with known narcotics dealer insufficient even to establish probable cause to arrest).
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Michael G. Thevis, Alton Bart Hood, Global Industries, Inc., Anna Jeanette Evans
5th Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112, 122 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974) (observation of defendant by witness immediately prior to trial did not violate due process).
discussed Cited "see" Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 98,023, 8 Fed. R. Evid. Serv. 475 Pauline Weil and Emanuel J. Weil, on Behalf of Themselves and All Others Similarly Situated v. Investment/indicators, Research and Management, Inc., Desmond W. Mitchell, Charles R. Schwab, Robert Birkie, John Hossfeld, Marjorie A. Wegner and Laurel Brook Farms, Inc.
9th Cir. · 1981 · signal: see · confidence high
E. g., In re Langswager, 392 F.Supp. 783, 786 (N.D.Ill.1975); see United States v. Pauldino, 487 F.2d 127, 130 (10th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974); In re Horowitz, 482 F.2d 72, 81 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 414 U.S. 867 , 94 S.Ct. 64 , 38 L.Ed.2d 86 (1973) 12 In re Associated Gas & Elect.
discussed Cited "see" Weil v. Investment/Indicators, Research & Management, Inc.
9th Cir. · 1981 · signal: see · confidence high
E. g., In re Langswager, 392 F.Supp. 783, 786 (N.D.Ill. 1975); see United States v. Pauldino, 487 F.2d 127, 130 (10th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974); In re Horowitz, 482 F.2d 72, 81 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 414 U.S. 867 , 94 S.Ct. 64 , 38 L.Ed.2d 86 (1973). .
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Thomas A. Warren, John L. Warren, Jr., Des. E. Schick and David Defina (2×)
5th Cir. · 1978 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Suarez, 487 F.2d 236 (5th Cir. 1973), Cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974).
cited Cited "see" United States v. Joseph Lamar Jones
5th Cir. · 1977 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112, 124-125 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974); United States v. Corbett, 518 F.2d 113, 116 (8th Cir. 1975).
cited Cited "see" United States v. Harry Lloyd Davis
5th Cir. · 1977 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bryant v. Caldwell, 5 Cir., 1973, 484 F.2d 65 , cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974).
discussed Cited "see" United States v. Jose Demetrio Arteaga-Limones and Mike Lozano Cantu (2×)
5th Cir. · 1976 · signal: see · confidence high
See, United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112, 124-25 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974); United States v. Corbett, 518 F.2d 113, 116 (8th Cir. 1975). 3.
discussed Cited "see" Jerry Eugene Gravitt v. United States
5th Cir. · 1975 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Davis, 5 Cir. 1973, 487 F.2d 112, 117 , as amended on denial of rehearing, petition for rehearing en banc denied 1975, 486 F.2d 1403 , cert. denied 1974, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 . 9 .
cited Cited "see" United States v. Clark
5th Cir. · 1975 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Davis, 5 Cir., 1973, 487 F.2d 112, 122 , cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974).
cited Cited "see" United States v. Dinklus Clark, Jr., and James Leon Baldwin, No. 74-2082 Summary Calendar. Rule 18, 5 Cir. See Isbell Enterprises, Inc. v. Citizens Casualty Co. Of New York, 5 Cir. 1970, 431 F.2d 409
5th Cir. · 1975 · signal: see · confidence high
See United States v. Davis, 5 Cir., 1973, 487 F.2d 112, 122 , cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Amarin Plastics, Inc. v. Maryland Cup Corporation D/B/A Sweetheart Products Group
1st Cir. · 1991 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112, 123 (5th Cir.1973), reh’g denied, 486 F.2d 1403 (5th Cir.1973), and cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974), and reh’g denied, 416 U.S. 975 , 94 S.Ct. 2005 , 40 L.Ed.2d 565 (1974) (if the witness asserts as true the contents of a prior statement, the witness in effect adopts the prior statement as his present testimony); 4 Weinstein’s Evidence ¶ 801(d)(l)(A)[02] (an adopted prior statement becomes present testimony); United States v. Klein, 488 F.2d 481, 483 (2d Cir.1973), cert. denied, 419 U.S. 1091 , 95 S.Ct. 68…
cited Cited "see, e.g." Carl Edwin Wiggins v. W. J. Estelle, Jr., Director, Texas Department of Corrections, Respondent
5th Cir. · 1982 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also United States v. Pomeroy, 485 F.2d 272, 275 (9th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1571 , 39 L.Ed.2d 877 (1974).
cited Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Jeffrey R. MacDonald
4th Cir. · 1980 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also United States v. Beckham, 505 F.2d 1316, 1319 (5th Cir. 1975), and United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Patrick G. Henry
9th Cir. · 1980 · signal: compare · confidence low
Compare United States v. Avalos, 541 F.2d 1100 (5th Cir. 1976), cert. denied, 430 U.S. 970 , 97 S.Ct. 1656 , 52 L.Ed.2d 363 (1977) and United States v. McKim, 509 F.2d 769 (5th Cir. 1975) (both applying the Barker test) with United States v. Davis, 487 F.2d 112 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1974) (applying the due process test).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Havens v. Solem
D.S.D. · 1978 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Bryant v. Caldwell, 484 F.2d 65 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied, 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1572 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 (1973).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Holsclaw v. State
Ala. Crim. App. · 1978 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also United States v. Davis , 487 F.2d 112 (5th Cir. 1973), cert. denied , 415 U.S. 981 , 94 S.Ct. 1573 , 39 L.Ed.2d 878 .
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Sierra
v.
United States
No. 73-5864.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 18, 1974.
415 U.S. 981
Published
1 passage pin-cited by 1 case
Pinpoint authority: bottom 62%
Citer courts: Fifth Circuit (1)

C. A. 9th Cir. Certiorari denied.