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4 canonical passages across 4 cases, quoted by 12 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. Corbett.

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1 People v. Corbett Anchor
coloctapp · 1985
green “the statutes do not provide any authority for an alternative sentence such as the trial court imposed here in the event the death penalty were found to be unconstitutional.” 3
2 Sims v. State
ga · 2005
green “the factors to consider in determining a defendant's capability to assist in his defense include whether the defendant can adequately consult with others, knows the names and functions of those involved with the case, and reasonably understands the rules, the specific charges, t…” 3
3 Jackson v. State
texcrimapp · 1977
green “could not understand it, and thus could not remember it.” 3
4 People v. Palmer
colo · 2001
green “nothing in the relevant colorado statutes or case law requires a trial court to make a post-conviction competency determination” 3

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