5 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 38 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. Madsen.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State v. Madsen Anchor | green | “this right is so fundamental that it is afforded despite its potentially detrimental impact on both the defendant and the administration of justice.” | 12 |
| 2 | State v. Madsen | green | “so fundamental that it is afforded despite its potentially detrimental impact on both the defendant and the administration of justice.” | 10 |
| 3 | State v. Madsen | green | “made without a general understanding of the consequences.” | 7 |
| 4 | City of Bellevue v. Acrey | green | “if counsel is properly waived, a criminal defendant has a right to self-representation.” | 5 |
| 5 | State v. Madsen | green | “so fundamental that it is afforded despite its potentially detrimental impact on both the defendant and the administration of justice.” | 4 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.