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evidence supports instruction in Texas

39 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1885–2026 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Goad, Joshua Leegreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 12 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2020
2 sentences

2020“The evidence supports an instruction on a lesser-included offense if it permits a rational jury to find the defendant guilty only of the lesser-included offense.” Goad v. State, 354 S.W.3d 443, 448 (Tex. Crim.

2015“The evidence supports an instruction on a lesser-included 6 offense if it permits a rational jury to find the defendant guilty only of the lesser- included offense.” Goad v. State, 354 S.W.3d 443, 446 (Tex. Crim.

712
Dyson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1984 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2026
2 sentences

2026“When considering whether an instruction was warranted, we are concerned only with whether the evidence supports the defense of consent, not whether the evidence is believable.” Id. (citing Dyson v. State, 672 S.W.2d 460, 463 (Tex. Crim.

2019Miller v. State, 312 S.W.3d 209, 212 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, pet. ref’d); see Dyson v. State, 672 S.W.2d 460, 463 (Tex. Crim.

44
Hampton v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2015
2 sentences

2012"The evidence supports an instruction on a lesser-included offense if it permits a rational jury to find the defendant guilty only of the lesser-included offense." Goad, 2011 17 WL 5375119 , at *2 (citing Rice, 333 S.W.3d at 145 ). "'[T]here must be some evidence directly germane to the lesser-included offense for the finder of fact to consider before an instruction on a lesser-included offense is warranted.'" Id. (quoting Hampton v. State, 109 S.W.3d 437, 441 (Tex. Crim.

2012"The evidence supports an instruction on a lesser-included offense if it permits a rational jury to find the defendant guilty only of the lesser-included offense." Goad, 354 S.W.3d at 446 (citing Rice, 333 S.W.3d at 145 ). "'[T]here must be some evidence directly germane to the lesser-included offense for the finder of fact to consider before an instruction on a lesser-included offense is warranted.'" Id. (quoting Hampton v. State, 109 S.W.3d 437, 441 (Tex. Crim.

44
Williams v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–2014
2 sentences

2014Williams v. State, 676 S.W.2d 399, 401 (Tex. Crim.

1989In Williams v. State, 676 S.W.2d 399, 401 (Tex.Crim.App.1984), the Court of Criminal Appeals said, if the evidence supports the instruction on the law of parties, the trial court may charge the jury on the law of parties even if there is no allegation in the indictment that defendant committed the crime with another person.

33
Gardner v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Gardner v. State, 306 S.W.3d 274, 288-92 (Tex. Crim.App.2009).

2013See Gardner v. State , 306 S.W.3d 274, 288-92 (Tex. Crim.

22
Rice v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2021
2 sentences

2021“The evidence supports an instruction on a lesser- included offense if it permits a rational jury to find the defendant guilty only of the lesser-included offense.” Id.

2012"The evidence supports an instruction on a lesser-included offense if it permits a rational jury to find the defendant guilty only of the lesser-included offense." Goad, 354 S.W.3d at 446 (citing Rice, 333 S.W.3d at 145 ). "'[T]here must be some evidence directly germane to the lesser-included offense for the finder of fact to consider before an instruction on a lesser-included offense is warranted.'" Id. (quoting Hampton v. State, 109 S.W.3d 437, 441 (Tex. Crim.

15
Leonard, William Thomasgreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2023
2 sentences

2016See Leonard v. State, 385 S.W.3d 570, 576 (Tex.Crim.App.2012). “[T]he trial court has discretion to revoke community supervision when a preponderance of the evidence supports the violation of a condition of [the defendant’s] community supervision.” Id.

2016See Leonard v. State, 385 S.W.3d 570, 576 (Tex.Crim.App.2012). “[T]he trial court has discretion to revoke community supervision when a preponderance of the evidence supports the violation of a condition of [the defendant’s] community supervision.” Id.

13
Young v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1975 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1994
2 sentences

1994Banks v. State, 656 S.W.2d 446, 447 (Tex.Crim.App.1983); Young, 530 S.W.2d at 121-22 ; Quintana v. State, 777 S.W.2d 474, 477 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1989, pet. ref'd). [2] We find that the evidence does not support an instruction on appellant's right to arm herself and seek a peaceful resolution.

1994Banks v. State, 656 S.W.2d 446, 447 (Tex.Crim.App.1983); Young, 530 S.W.2d at 121-22 ; Quintana v. State, 777 S.W.2d 474, 477 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1989, pet. ref'd). 2 We find that the evidence does not support an instruction on appellant’s right to arm herself and seek a peaceful resolution.

12
Banda v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021For this second prong, we review all the trial evidence to determine if more than a scintilla of evidence would entitle the appellant to the requested instruction, but we do not consider “[t]he credibility of the evidence and whether it conflicts with other evidence or is controverted.” Id. at 146‒47 (quoting Banda v. State, 890 S.W.2d 42, 60 (Tex. Crim.

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Klein v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See 8 Klein v. State, 273 S.W.3d 297, 302 (Tex. Crim.

11
Nguyen, Bich Ngoc v. Allstate Insurance C. and Lincoln Benefit Lite Companygreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See id. at 777 & n.4.

11
Miller v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Miller v. State, 312 S.W.3d 209, 212 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, pet. ref’d); see Dyson v. State, 672 S.W.2d 460, 463 (Tex. Crim.

11
Rousseau v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015App. 2011) (emphasis added); see Rousseau v. State, 855 S.W.2d 666, 673 (Tex. Crim.

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Rivera v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Rivera v. State, 990 S.W.2d 882, 887 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, pet. ref'd).

11
Marable v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Marable v. State, 85 S.W.3d 287, 287 (Tex. Crim.

11
Quintana v. Stategreen
texapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Banks v. State, 656 S.W.2d 446, 447 (Tex.Crim.App.1983); Young, 530 S.W.2d at 121-22 ; Quintana v. State, 777 S.W.2d 474, 477 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1989, pet. ref'd). [2] We find that the evidence does not support an instruction on appellant's right to arm herself and seek a peaceful resolution.

1994Banks v. State, 656 S.W.2d 446, 447 (Tex.Crim.App.1983); Young, 530 S.W.2d at 121-22 ; Quintana v. State, 777 S.W.2d 474, 477 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1989, pet. ref'd). 2 We find that the evidence does not support an instruction on appellant’s right to arm herself and seek a peaceful resolution.

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Banks v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Banks v. State, 656 S.W.2d 446, 447 (Tex.Crim.App.1983); Young, 530 S.W.2d at 121-22 ; Quintana v. State, 777 S.W.2d 474, 477 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1989, pet. ref'd). [2] We find that the evidence does not support an instruction on appellant's right to arm herself and seek a peaceful resolution.

1994Banks v. State, 656 S.W.2d 446, 447 (Tex.Crim.App.1983); Young, 530 S.W.2d at 121-22 ; Quintana v. State, 777 S.W.2d 474, 477 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1989, pet. ref'd). 2 We find that the evidence does not support an instruction on appellant’s right to arm herself and seek a peaceful resolution.

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David H. Stuart and Richard A. Whitaker v. Richard G. Spademangreen
ca5 · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Stuart v. Spademan, 772 F.2d 1185, 1197 (5th Cir.1985).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Israel Zapata v. State green
texapp · 2014
2 sentences

2015See Goad, 354 S.W.3d at 446 ; Zapata, 449 S.W.3d at 224 .

2015See Goad, 354 S.W.3d at 446 ; Zapata, 449 S.W.3d at 224 .

32015–2015
Woodfox v. State green
texcrimapp · 1987
1 sentence

2026“When considering whether an instruction was warranted, we are concerned only with whether the evidence supports the defense of consent, not whether the evidence is believable.” Id. (citing Dyson v. State, 672 S.W.2d 460, 463 (Tex. Crim.

12026–2026
Darius Houston-Randle v. State green
texapp · 2016
1 sentence

2018“The trial court has discretion to revoke community supervision when a preponderance of the evidence supports the violation of the conditions of defendant’s community supervision.” Randle v. State, 499 SW 3d 912 (Houston Dist. 2016).

12018–2018
Homer Ray Harrison v. State green
texapp · 2013
1 sentence

2015Harrison, 421 S.W.3d at 41-42 .

12015–2015
Hall v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2013Hall, 158 S.W.3d at 473 .

12013–2013
Zapp v. Michaelis neutral
tex · 1883
1 sentence

1885The rule now obtaining with regard to verdicts and judgments is, that “when the evidence is so conflicting that the jury might well be justified in finding either way, the verdict or judgment will not be disturbed; but the appellate court will set aside the verdict or judgment when it is clearly wrong, as when it is without evidence, or manifestly against the weight of evidence. [Zapp v. Michaelis, 58 Tex. 270 .] Reversed and remanded.

11885–1885

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (7) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 29.02 (7) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 7.02 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.02 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.06 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.03 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.03 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.02 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 9.32 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 44 (1983–2023) TX 39 (1885–2026) IN 30 (1983–2019) CA 29 (1948–2024) MI 28 (1982–2026) AZ 25 (1970–2025) TN 24 (1999–2025) WA 23 (1993–2022) NC 17 (1976–2023) IL 15 (1921–2025) OH 13 (1999–2026) MS 13 (2005–2025) MO 13 (1917–2024) ID 11 (1956–2020) CO 8 (1983–2025) FL 8 (1970–2016) PA 7 (1981–2025) OK 5 (1973–2016) AL 5 (2000–2015) NM 5 (1989–2019) ND 4 (1988–2013) MA 4 (1975–2017) VT 4 (2006–2026) WY 3 (1998–2010) CT 3 (1980–2002) GA 3 (1978–2005) UT 3 (1986–2026) MN 3 (1987–2025) LA 2 (2019–2019) NE 2 (1938–2007) WI 2 (1992–1992) SD 2 (2016–2026)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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