4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 30 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 People v. Beaman.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People v. Beaman Anchor | green | “evidence is material if there is a reasonable probability that the result of the proceeding would have been different had the evidence been disclosed.” | 12 |
| 2 | People v. Beaman | green | “(1) the undisclosed evidence is favorable to the accused because it is either exculpatory or impeaching; (2) the evidence was suppressed by the state either willfully or inadvertently; and (3) the accused was prejudiced because the evidence is material to guilt or punishment.” | 9 |
| 3 | People v. Harris | green | “the prosecution must disclose evidence that is favorable to the accused and 'material either to guilt or to punishment.” | 6 |
| 4 | People v. Davis | green | “probability, not certainty, is the key as the trial court in effect predicts what another jury would likely do, considering all the evidence, both new and old, together.” | 3 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.