2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 32 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Merrill E. Fields v. Attorney General of the State of Maryland Kenneth E. Taylor, Warden.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrill E. Fields v. Attorney General of the State of Maryland Kenneth E. Taylor, Warden Anchor | green | “absent clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, a defendant is bound by the representations he makes under oath during a plea colloquy.” | 27 |
| 2 | Meyer v. Branker | green | “this is an objective inquiry and highly dependent on the likely outcome of a trial had the defendant not pleaded guilty.” | 5 |
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