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5 canonical passages across 4 cases, quoted by 19 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 Steese v. State.

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1 Steese v. State Anchor
nev · 1998
green “substantial evidence is that which a reasonable mind might consider adequate to support a conclusion.” 6
2 United States v. Simpson
ca5 · 2011
green “it is not our task, as an appellate court, to relitigate the battle of the experts.” 4
3 Jones v. State
nev · 1991
green “the defendant has sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding, and whether he has a rational and factual understanding of the proceedings against him.” 3
4 Calvin v. State
nev · 2006
green “as consistent with the dusky standard.” 3
5 Calvin v. State
nev · 2006
green “will not be overturned if it is supported by substantial evidence.” 3

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