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5 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 25 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 Blanton v. City of North Las Vegas.

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1 Blanton v. City of North Las Vegas Anchor
scotus · 1989
green “objective indications of the seriousness with which society regards the offense.” 9
2 Blanton v. City of North Las Vegas
scotus · 1989
green “if he can demonstrate that any additional statutory penalties, viewed in conjunction with the maximum authorized period of incarceration, are so severe that they clearly reflect a legislative determination that the offense in question is a 'serious' one.” 5
3 Blanton v. City of North Las Vegas
scotus · 1989
green “it has long been settled that 'there is a category of petty crimes or offenses which is not subject to the sixth amendment jury trial provision.” 5
4 City of Santa Fe v. Martinez
nm · 2010
green “in addition to the financial burden of a first offense dwi conviction, the penalties also involve a significant time investment.” 3
5 State v. Eger
nmctapp · 2007
green “the absence of a notice of appeal and an affidavit of waiver strongly suggests the failure of trial counsel to consult adequately with the client concerning the right to appeal.” 3

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