Topic: the precedent-seeking method of comparative proportionality… · Go Syfert
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3 canonical passages across 3 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 State v. Copeland.

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1 State v. Copeland Anchor
tenn · 2007
green “the precedent-seeking method of comparative proportionality review, in which we compare a case with cases involving similar defendants and similar crimes.” 8
2 State v. Rimmer
tenn · 2008
green “(1) prior criminal record, if any; (2) age, race, and gender; (3) mental, emotional, and physical condition; (4) role in the murder; (5) cooperation with authorities; (6) level of remorse; (7) knowledge of the victim's helplessness; and (8) potential for rehabilitation.” 6
3 Bunch v. State
tenn · 1980
green “identity (including motive and common scheme or plan), intent, or rebuttal of accident or mistake.” 5

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