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Duran challenge in Texas

5 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 2010–2020 0 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Roper v. Simmonsgreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012
2 sentences

2012Duran’s challenge is of the categorical variety because he contends that the mandatory sentence is unconstitutional for the reason that it precludes consideration of mitigating circumstances. 2 In cases adopting categorical Eighth Amendment sentencing rules, the Supreme Court has considered “ ‘objective indicia of society’s standards, as expressed in legislative enactments and state practice’ to determine whether there is a national consensus against the sentencing practice at issue.” Id. (quoting Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551, 563 , 125 S.Ct. 1183, 1191 , 161 L.Ed.2d 1 (2005)).

2012Duran’s challenge is of the categorical variety because he contends that the mandatory sentence is unconstitutional for the reason that it precludes consideration of mitigating circumstances. 2 In cases adopting categorical Eighth Amendment sentencing rules, the Supreme Court has considered “ ‘objective indicia of society’s standards, as expressed in legislative enactments and state practice’ to determine whether there is a national consensus against the sentencing practice at issue.” Id. (quoting Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551, 563 , 125 S.Ct. 1183, 1191 , 161 L.Ed.2d 1 (2005)).

12
Highland Capital Management, L.P. v. Ryder Scott Co.green
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Highland Capital , 212 S.W.3d at 535 .

2010See Highland Capital , 212 S.W.3d at 535 .

11
Carlile v. RLS Legal Solutions, Inc.green
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See id. at 408 .

11

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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Kennedy v. Louisiana green
scotus · 2008
2 sentences

2012“Next, guided by ‘the standards elaborated by controlling precedents and by the Court’s own understanding and interpretation of the Eighth Amendment’s text, history, meaning, and purpose,’ ” id. (quoting Kennedy v. Louisiana, 554 U.S. 407, 421 , 128 S.Ct. 2641, 2650 , 171 L.Ed.2d 525 , modified on denial of reh’g, — U.S. -, 129 S.Ct. 1 , 171 L.Ed.2d 932 (2008)), the Court determines “in the exercise of its own independent judgment whether the punishment in question violates the Constitu *723 tion.” Id. (citing Roper, 543 U.S. at 572 , 125 S.Ct. at 1196-97 ).

2012“Next, guided by ‘the standards elaborated by controlling precedents and by the Court’s own understanding and interpretation of the Eighth Amendment’s text, history, meaning, and purpose,’ ” id. (quoting Kennedy v. Louisiana, 554 U.S. 407, 421 , 128 S.Ct. 2641, 2650 , 171 L.Ed.2d 525 , modified on denial of reh’g, — U.S. -, 129 S.Ct. 1 , 171 L.Ed.2d 932 (2008)), the Court determines “in the exercise of its own independent judgment whether the punishment in question violates the Constitu *723 tion.” Id. (citing Roper, 543 U.S. at 572 , 125 S.Ct. at 1196-97 ).

22011–2012
Snipes v. Horton green
sc · 1924
2 sentences

2012“Next, guided by ‘the standards elaborated by controlling precedents and by the Court’s own understanding and interpretation of the Eighth Amendment’s text, history, meaning, and purpose,’ ” id. (quoting Kennedy v. Louisiana, 554 U.S. 407, 421 , 128 S.Ct. 2641, 2650 , 171 L.Ed.2d 525 , modified on denial of reh’g, — U.S. -, 129 S.Ct. 1 , 171 L.Ed.2d 932 (2008)), the Court determines “in the exercise of its own independent judgment whether the punishment in question violates the Constitu *723 tion.” Id. (citing Roper, 543 U.S. at 572 , 125 S.Ct. at 1196-97 ).

2011“Next, guided by ‘the standards elaborated by controlling precedents and by the Court’s own understanding and interpretation of the Eighth Amendment’s text, history, meaning, and purpose,’” id . (quoting Kennedy v. Louisiana , 554 U.S. 407, 421 , 128 S. Ct. 2641, 2650 , modified on denial of reh’g , 129 S. Ct. 1 (2008)), the Court determines “in the exercise of its own independent judgment whether the punishment in question violates the Constitution.” Id . (citing Roper , 543 U.S. at 572 , 125 S. Ct. at 1196–97).

22011–2012
State v. Robinson green
texcrimapp · 2011
2 sentences

2020AFFIRMED. _________________________ HOLLIS HORTON Justice Submitted on May 22, 2020 Opinion Delivered September 30, 2020 Do Not Publish Before Kreger, Horton and Johnson, JJ. 10 See Robinson, 334 S.W.3d at 779 . 11 Id. 12 Id. 7

2020AFFIRMED. _________________________ HOLLIS HORTON Justice Submitted on May 22, 2020 Opinion Delivered September 30, 2020 Do Not Publish Before Kreger, Horton and Johnson, JJ. 10 See Robinson, 334 S.W.3d at 779 . 11 Id. 12 Id. 7

12020–2020
State of Texas v. Duran, Anthony green
texcrimapp · 2013
1 sentence

2019Id. at 568 .

12019–2019
Graham v. Florida green
scotus · 2010
1 sentence

2012Duran’s challenge is of the categorical variety because he contends that the mandatory sentence is unconstitutional for the reason that it precludes consideration of mitigating circumstances. 2 In cases adopting categorical Eighth Amendment sentencing rules, the Supreme Court has considered “ ‘objective indicia of society’s standards, as expressed in legislative enactments and state practice’ to determine whether there is a national consensus against the sentencing practice at issue.” Id. (quoting Roper v. Simmons, 543 U.S. 551, 563 , 125 S.Ct. 1183, 1191 , 161 L.Ed.2d 1 (2005)).

12012–2012

Where else courts name it

NM 32 (1974–2024) CA 14 (1974–2026) TX 5 (2010–2020) UT 3 (1989–2011) IL 2 (2011–2021)

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