3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 26 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 State of Iowa v. Shaunta Rose Hopkins.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State of Iowa v. Shaunta Rose Hopkins Anchor | green | “we give sentencing decisions by a trial court a strong presumption in their favor.” | 12 |
| 2 | State v. Leckington | green | “an abuse of discretion will only be found when a court acts on grounds clearly untenable or to an extent clearly unreasonable.” | 10 |
| 3 | State v. Cheatheam | green | “generally, a sentence will not be upset on appellate review unless a defendant can demonstrate an abuse of discretion or a defect in the sentencing procedure.” | 4 |
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.