Topic: the word 'may' when used in a statute, usually implies some… · Go Syfert
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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 6 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 United States v. Rodgers.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 United States v. Rodgers Anchor
scotus · 1983
green “the word 'may' when used in a statute, usually implies some degree of discretion.” 3
2 Lopez v. State
texcrimapp · 2000
green “the trial court maintains broad discretion to impose reasonable limits on cross-examination to avoid harassment, prejudice, confusion of the issues, endangering the witness, and the injection of cumulative or collateral evidence.” 3

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