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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 8 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 Gilchrist v. State.

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1 Gilchrist v. State Anchor
fladistctapp · 2006
green “when a court predicates the length of a sentence on the defendant's failure to show any inclination toward repentance, the court violates the defendant's right not to be required to incriminate himself.” 5
2 Johnson v. State
fladistctapp · 2007
green “e-sentencing is required even if a defendant's refusal to admit guilt was but one of several factors considered by the court in imposing sentence.” 3

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