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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 10 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 Brown v. State.

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1 Brown v. State Anchor
ga · 2003
green “where any uncertainty develops as to which penal clause is applicable, the accused is entitled to have the lesser of the two penalties administered.” 6
2 Dixon v. State
ga · 2004
green “with respect to their prescribed punishments.” 4

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