Trimble v. Itz, 906 S.W.2d 481 (Tex. 1995). · Go Syfert
Trimble v. Itz, 906 S.W.2d 481 (Tex. 1995). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
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Strongest positive: Dayton Joseph Gannon v. the State of Texas (txctapp2, 2026-02-05) · Strongest negative: Bruno Aviles v. State (texapp, 2011-02-03)
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discussed Limited Bruno Aviles v. State
Tex. App. · 2011 · signal: see · confidence high
See Patrick v. State , 906 S.W.2d 481, 492 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Dayton Joseph Gannon v. the State of Texas (2×) also: Cited "see"
txctapp2 · 2026 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) ALKAYYALI, TAREQ v. the State of Texas
Tex. Crim. App. · 2025 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we conclude that because the facts, as applied to the law in the application paragraph, pointed the jury to the appropriate portion of the definitions, no harm resulted from the court's failure to limit the definitions of culpable mental states
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Tareq Alkayyali v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we conclude that because the facts, as applied to the law in the application paragraph, pointed the jury to the appropriate portion of the definitions, no harm resulted from the court's failure to limit the definitions of culpable mental states
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) William Edward Bender v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2024 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we conclude that because the facts, as applied to the law in the application paragraph, pointed the jury to the appropriate portion of the definitions, no harm resulted from the court's failure to limit the definitions of culpable mental states
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Kenvairiay Jevera Smith v. the State of Texas (3×) also: Cited as authority (rule), Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2023 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we conclude that because the facts, as applied to the law in the application paragraph, pointed the jury to the appropriate portion of the definitions, no harm resulted from the court's failure to limit the definitions of culpable mental states
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Patrick Shawn Elizondo v. the State of Texas (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2023 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
we conclude that because the facts, as applied to the law in the application paragraph, pointed the jury to the appropriate portion of the definitions, no harm resulted from the court's failure to limit the definitions of culpable mental states
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) in Re Michael Gene Walker
Tex. App. · 2021 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
ppellant is not entitled to hybrid representation. . . . hence, nothing is presented for review.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Eledis Fernandez v. State
Tex. App. · 2020 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
the state was further required to prove that appellant committed this intentional murder while in the course of committing or attempting to commit burglary of a habitation.
examined Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Joseph D. Cancino v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2019 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
a remark that calls attention to the absence of evidence which only the defendant could supply will result in reversal; however, if the language can reasonably be construed to refer to appellant's failure to produce evidence other than his own testimony, the comment is not improp…
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Artur Sigalavillavicencio v. State
Tex. App. · 2019 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
ppellant is not entitled to hybrid representation.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Amilpas, Jose
Tex. App. · 2015 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
f the ian- guage can reasonably be construed to refer to appellant's failure to produce e- vidence other than his own testimony/ the comment is not improper.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Jose Amilpas v. State
Tex. App. · 2015 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
f the language can reasonably be construed to refer to appellant's failure to produce evidence other than his own testimony, the comment is not improper.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Lydell Grant v. State
Tex. App. · 2014 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
ppellant is not entitled to hybrid representation. hence, nothing is presented for review.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Trent Archie v. State
Tex. App. · 2009 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
a remark that calls attention to the absence of evidence which only the defendant could supply will result in reversal.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Anthony Wade Brown v. State
Tex. App. · 2008 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused the extent of the injuries.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Innis Johnson v. State
Tex. App. · 2008 · signal: cf. · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
capital murder is a result of conduct offense which also includes nature of circumstances and/or nature of conduct elements depending upon the underlying conduct
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Hernandez v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2003 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Felipe Hernandez v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2003 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Felipe Hernandez v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2003 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Felipe Hernandez v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2003 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.
discussed Cited as authority (verbatim quote) Felipe Hernandez v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2003 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Jonathan Mattix v. State
Tex. App. · 2019 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
a mere indirect or implied allusion to the accused's failure to testify does not violate an appellant's rights.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Domingo Soto v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2008 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
f the language can reasonably be construed to refer to appellant's failure to produce evidence other than his own testimony, the comment is not improper.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Domingo Soto v. State (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2008 · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
f the language can reasonably be construed to refer to appellant's failure to produce evidence other than his own testimony, the comment is not improper.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Johnny Edwards IV v. the State of Texas (2×) also: Cited "see"
txctapp6 · 2026 · confidence medium
As a result, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals wrote “that capital murder is a result of conduct offense which also includes nature of circumstances and/or nature of conduct elements depending upon the underlying conduct which elevates the intentional murder to capital murder.” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 491 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Kevin Paul English v. the State of Texas
txctapp6 · 2026 · confidence medium
“It may also be inferred from the extent of the injuries and the [parties’] relative size and strength . . . .” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Christopher Davon Ford, Sr. v. the State of Texas
txctapp11 · 2026 · confidence medium
Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ethan Carl Beckman v. the State of Texas
txctapp4 · 2026 · confidence medium
Evidence of flight provides circumstantial evidence of Beckman’s intentional and knowing murder of Jacob. - 15 - 04-24-00320-CR See Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Marvin Rex Lake v. the State of Texas
txctapp8 · 2026 · confidence medium
Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Timothy Wayne Snider Jr. v. the State of Texas
txctapp11 · 2026 · confidence medium
In addition, “[i]ntent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
examined Cited as authority (rule) Raven Robert Rodriguez v. the State of Texas (3×) also: Cited "see"
txctapp11 · 2026 · confidence medium
However, “capital murder is a result of conduct offense which also includes nature of circumstances and/or nature of conduct elements depending upon the underlying conduct which elevates the intentional murder to capital murder.” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 491 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Johnathan Johnson v. the State of Texas
txctapp3 · 2026 · confidence medium
App. 2007); Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 498 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Ramon Jose Alvarez v. the State of Texas
txctapp6 · 2026 · confidence medium
“Intent can be inferred” “from the extent of the injuries” to the victim, the method used to produce the injuries, “and the relative size and strength of the parties.” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) William Dale Carter v. the State of Texas
txctapp9 · 2026 · confidence medium
Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 493 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Kionne Devaughn Lewis v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
“Intent can be inferred from the extent of the injuries to the victim, the method used to produce the injuries, and the relative size and strength of the parties.” Martin v. State, 246 S.W.3d 246, 263 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2007, no pet.) (citing Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Albert Gonzalez v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
App. 2004) (quoting Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 491 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Rodney Dewayne Kuykendall v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
We “may consider the degree, if any, to which the culpable mental states were limited by the application portions of the jury charge.” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 492 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Andres Lomas v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
See id. § 6.03(a) (defining “intentionally”); Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Clyde Dale Evans v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
App. 2001) (holding that an appellant is not entitled to “hybrid representation” on appeal) (quoting Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 498 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Corey Allen Trumbull v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ex Parte Robert Joseph Yezak v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
A defendant has no right to hybrid representation, see Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 498 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Richard Howard Jenkins v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
“Intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused,” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Randy Keith Kelsoe v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
“The requisite culpable mental state may also be inferred from the extent of injuries to the complainant, the method used to produce the injuries, and the relative size and strength of the parties.” Baldit v. State, 522 S.W.3d 753, 759 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, no pet.) (citing Herrera v. State, 367 S.W.3d 762, 771 (Tex. App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 2012, no pet.) (citing Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) In Re Justin Ryan Corbisier v. the State of Texas (2×) also: Cited "see"
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
App. 2007); Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 498 (Tex. Crim.
cited Cited as authority (rule) Ladamion Lamond Majors v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 492 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Gregory Alejandro Chavez v. the State of Texas (2×)
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
“Intent can be inferred from the acts, words, and conduct of the accused.” Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Nabor Marquiz Ramos v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
App. 2011). 9 And a “jury may infer the requisite mental state from (1) the acts, words, and conduct of the defendant, (2) the extent of the injuries to the victim, (3) the method used to produce the injuries, and (4) the relative size and strength of the parties.” Rhymes v. State, 536 S.W.3d 85 , 95 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2017, pet. ref’d) (citing Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Salvador Sanchez v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · signal: cf. · confidence medium
Cf. Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Lane Devon Wootan v. the State of Texas
Tex. App. · 2025 · confidence medium
A “jury may infer the requisite mental state from (1) the acts, words, and conduct of the defendant, (2) the extent of the injuries to the victim, (3) the method used to produce the injuries, and (4) the relative size and strength of the parties.” Rhymes v. State, 536 S.W.3d 85 , 95 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2017, pet. ref’d) (citing Patrick v. State, 906 S.W.2d 481, 487 (Tex. Crim.
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E. Duff TRIMBLE & Estella Trimble, Petitioners,
v.
Charles ITZ D/B/A Itz Electric Company & Harold E. Hall Construction Co., Inc., Respondents
95-0616.
Texas Supreme Court.
Sep 14, 1995.
906 S.W.2d 481
Thomas S. Harmon, Valinda J. Astoria, San Antonio, for petitioners., Craig C. Radthe, Boerne, Larry J. Goldman, Daniel O. Kustoff, San Antonio, for respondents.
Per Curiam.
Cited by 5 opinions  |  Published
2 passages pin-cited by 3 cases
Pinpoint authority: #22,166 of 633,719
Citer courts: Court of Appeals of Texas (3)
PER CURIAM.

Petitioners’ application for writ of error is denied. The Court neither approves nor disapproves of the court of appeals’ discussion of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. 898 S.W.2d 370.