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automatic rule in Texas

32 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1978–2026 2 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Issac v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 8 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2020
2 sentences

2020The Court explained that “[a]lthough the lack of a record may in some cases deprive an appellate court of the ability to determine whether the absent portions are necessary to the appeal’s resolution, an automatic rule of reversal is not justified.” Id.

2014Gutierrez v. State Page 8 an appellate court of the ability to determine whether the absent portions are necessary to the appeal’s resolution, an automatic rule of reversal is not justified. 989 S.W.2d at 757 .

38
Bell v. Conegreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Cf. Bell v. Cone, 535 U.S. 685, 697-98 , 122 S.Ct. 1843 , 152 L.Ed.2d 914 (2002) (declining to presume prejudice in case where counsel was allegedly mentally ill because appellant had not brought forth uncontradicted proof of evidence regarding counsel’s mental health and where claimed professional errors were of same type Court has typically held subject to Strickland’s two-pronged approach); McFarland, 163 S.W.3d at 753-54 (under circumstances, no prejudice presumed).

2007Cf. Bell v. Cone, 535 U.S. 685, 697-98 , 122 S.Ct. 1843 , 152 L.Ed.2d 914 (2002) (declining to presume prejudice in case where counsel was allegedly mentally ill because appellant had not brought forth uncontradicted proof of evidence regarding counsel’s mental health and where claimed professional errors were of same type Court has typically held subject to Strickland’s two-pronged approach); McFarland, 163 S.W.3d at 753-54 (under circumstances, no prejudice presumed).

23
Ex Parte McFarlandgreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Cf. Bell v. Cone , 535 U.S. 685, 697-98 (2002) (declining to presume prejudice in case where counsel was allegedly mentally ill because appellant had not brought forth uncontradicted proof of evidence regarding counsel's mental health and where claimed professional errors were of same type Court has typically held subject to Strickland 's two-pronged approach); McFarland , 163 S.W.3d at 753-54 (under circumstances, no prejudice presumed).

2007Cf. Bell v. Cone, 535 U.S. 685, 697-98 , 122 S.Ct. 1843 , 152 L.Ed.2d 914 (2002) (declining to presume prejudice in case where counsel was allegedly mentally ill because appellant had not brought forth uncontradicted proof of evidence regarding counsel’s mental health and where claimed professional errors were of same type Court has typically held subject to Strickland’s two-pronged approach); McFarland, 163 S.W.3d at 753-54 (under circumstances, no prejudice presumed).

22
Alvear v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001The appellant has the burden of demonstrating that the missing portion of the record is "necessary to the appeal's resolution." See id. ; Alvear v. State , 25 S.W.3d 241, 245 (Tex. App.-San Antonio 2001, no pet.).

2001The appellant has the burden of demonstrating that the missing portion of the record is "necessary to the appeal's resolution." See id. ; Alvear v. State , 25 S.W.3d 241, 245 (Tex. App.-San Antonio 2001, no pet.).

22
Hammond v. Katy Independent School Districtgreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001School Dist. , 821 S.W.2d 174, 176 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, no writ)(if no response is filed, there is not an automatic waiver of appellate review).

2001School Dist., 821 S.W.2d 174, 176 (Tex.App. — Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, no writ)(if no response is filed, there is not an automatic waiver of appellate review).

22
Parker v. Duggergreen
scotus · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1998
2 sentences

1996The Clemons Court pointedly noted that failure to perform meaningful appellate review would result in an automatic rule of affirmance that would be invalid under Lockett, supra, and Eddings, supra, “for it would not give defendants the individualized treatment that would result from actual reweighing of the mix of mitigating and aggravating circumstances.” Clemons, 494 U.S. at 752 , 110 S.Ct. at 1450 . 4 See also, Parker v. Dugger, 498 U.S. 308, 321-322 , 111 S.Ct. 731, 739-740 , 112 L.Ed.2d 812 (1991) (Appellate review of mitigating evidence by the Florida Supreme Court was so deficient as to

1996The Clemons Court pointedly noted that failure to perform meaningful appellate review would result in an automatic rule of affirmance that would be invalid under Lockett, supra, and Eddings, supra, “for it would not give defendants the individualized treatment that would result from actual reweighing of the mix of mitigating and aggravating circumstances.” Clemons, 494 U.S. at 752 , 110 S.Ct. at 1450 . 4 See also, Parker v. Dugger, 498 U.S. 308, 321-322 , 111 S.Ct. 731, 739-740 , 112 L.Ed.2d 812 (1991) (Appellate review of mitigating evidence by the Florida Supreme Court was so deficient as to

12
Rosalie Graf Schneider v. Charles Whatley and Virginia Whatleygreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See id. § 92.109(c), (d); see also Schneider v. Whatley, 535 S.W.3d 236, 241 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2017, no pet.).

11
United States v. Grammasgreen
ca5 · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In Dale v. Quarterman, the Fifth Circuit noted, "The Spriggs 'significantly less harsh’ standard applies here because Dale’s habeas petition alleges ineffective assistance of counsel during a state sentencing hearing, not a federal one.” Dale v. Quarterman, 553 F.3d 876, 880, n.2 (5th Cir. 2008) (per curiam) (citing United States v. Grammas, 376 F.3d 433 , 438 & n.4 (5th Cir. 2004) ("holding that Glover v. United States, 531 U.S. 198, 203 , 121 S.Ct. 696 , 148 L.Ed.2d 604 (2001), which cites Spriggs , abrogates the significantly less harsh test only in the federal sentencing context").

11
Dale v. Quartermangreen
ca5 · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016In Spriggs v. Collins, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held, "In order to avoid turning Strickland into an automatic rule of reversal in the non-capital sentencing context, we believe that in deciding such an ineffectiveness claim, a court must determine whether there is a reasonable probability that but for trial counsel's errors, the defendant's non-capital sentence would have been significantly less harsh.” Spriggs v. Collins, 993 F.2d 85, 88 (5th Cir. 1993) (per curiam), abrogated on other grounds by Dale v. Quarterman, 553 F.3d 876, 880, n.2 (5th Cir. 2008) (per c

2016In Dale v. Quarterman, the Fifth Circuit noted, "The Spriggs 'significantly less harsh’ standard applies here because Dale’s habeas petition alleges ineffective assistance of counsel during a state sentencing hearing, not a federal one.” Dale v. Quarterman, 553 F.3d 876, 880, n.2 (5th Cir. 2008) (per curiam) (citing United States v. Grammas, 376 F.3d 433 , 438 & n.4 (5th Cir. 2004) ("holding that Glover v. United States, 531 U.S. 198, 203 , 121 S.Ct. 696 , 148 L.Ed.2d 604 (2001), which cites Spriggs , abrogates the significantly less harsh test only in the federal sentencing context").

11
Yavuz v. 61 MM, LTD.green
ca10 · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016The Tenth Circuit has taken a similar position, holding that return-jurisdiction provisions are “not mandatory,” but rather “within the district court’s discretion.” See Yavuz v. 61 MM, Ltd., 576 F.3d 1166, 1182 (10th Cir.2009).

11
Waymon Spriggs, Jr. v. James A. Collins, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Divisiongreen
ca5 · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016In Spriggs v. Collins, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held, "In order to avoid turning Strickland into an automatic rule of reversal in the non-capital sentencing context, we believe that in deciding such an ineffectiveness claim, a court must determine whether there is a reasonable probability that but for trial counsel's errors, the defendant's non-capital sentence would have been significantly less harsh.” Spriggs v. Collins, 993 F.2d 85, 88 (5th Cir. 1993) (per curiam), abrogated on other grounds by Dale v. Quarterman, 553 F.3d 876, 880, n.2 (5th Cir. 2008) (per c

11
Cash America International Inc. v. Bennettgreen
tex · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Cash Am., 35 S.W.3d at 16 (“When the Legislature vests exclusive jurisdiction in an agency, exhaustion of remedies is required.”); City of Sherman, 643 S.W.2d at 683 ; Tex. Mut.

11
Kirtley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Relying on Kirtley v. State, appellant claims that the missing exhibits are “necessary to the appeal’s resolution” because it prevented him from making a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.4 See 56 S.W.3d 48, 52 (Tex. Crim.

11
Prophet v. Myersgreen
txsd · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Prophet v. Myers, 645 F. Supp. 2d 614, 617 (S.D.

11
Riegel v. Medtronic, Inc.green
scotus · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Id. at 1018 (Ginsburg, J., dissenting). 6 .

11
Wynne v. Fischergreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Wynne v. Fischer, 809 S.W.2d 264, 267 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, writ denied).

1994Wynne v. Fischer, 809 S.W.2d 264, 267 (Tex.App.—Dallas 1991, writ denied).

11
Jenkins v. Stategreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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 (15)

CaseCitedYears
Monreal v. State green
texapp · 1996
2 sentences

2002Id.

2002Id.

22002–2002
Clemons v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

1998What Clemons actually says is: “An automatic rule of affirmance in a weighing State would be invalid under (citations omitted), for it would not give defendants the individualized treatment that would result from actual reweighing of the mix of mitigating factors and aggravating circumstances.” Id.

1998The Court pointedly noted that failure to perform meaningful appellate review would result in an automatic rule of affir-mance that would be invalid under Lockett, supra, and Eddings, supra. Clemons, 494 U.S. at 752 , 110 S.Ct. at 1450 .

21996–1998
Carmona v. State green
texcrimapp · 1997
2 sentences

1997Carmona, 941 S.W.2d at 954 .

1997Carmona , 941 S.W.2d at 954 .

21997–1997
Thompson v. State green
texapp · 2002
1 sentence

2026For that reason, “the automatic presumption of prejudice is quite valid.” Id.

12026–2026
Routier v. State green
texcrimapp · 2003
1 sentence

2020Subsequently, in Routier v. State, the Court clarified that an appellant’s failure to identify a specific point of error that occurred in the missing portion of the record and her mere suggestion that error may exist in the missing record, without more, does not make the lost record necessary to the resolution of the appeal. 112 S.W.3d at 571 .

12020–2020
Glover v. United States green
scotus · 2001
2 sentences

2016In Dale v. Quarterman, the Fifth Circuit noted, "The Spriggs 'significantly less harsh’ standard applies here because Dale’s habeas petition alleges ineffective assistance of counsel during a state sentencing hearing, not a federal one.” Dale v. Quarterman, 553 F.3d 876, 880, n.2 (5th Cir. 2008) (per curiam) (citing United States v. Grammas, 376 F.3d 433 , 438 & n.4 (5th Cir. 2004) ("holding that Glover v. United States, 531 U.S. 198, 203 , 121 S.Ct. 696 , 148 L.Ed.2d 604 (2001), which cites Spriggs , abrogates the significantly less harsh test only in the federal sentencing context").

2016In Dale v. Quarterman, the Fifth Circuit noted, "The Spriggs 'significantly less harsh’ standard applies here because Dale’s habeas petition alleges ineffective assistance of counsel during a state sentencing hearing, not a federal one.” Dale v. Quarterman, 553 F.3d 876, 880, n.2 (5th Cir. 2008) (per curiam) (citing United States v. Grammas, 376 F.3d 433 , 438 & n.4 (5th Cir. 2004) ("holding that Glover v. United States, 531 U.S. 198, 203 , 121 S.Ct. 696 , 148 L.Ed.2d 604 (2001), which cites Spriggs , abrogates the significantly less harsh test only in the federal sentencing context").

12016–2016
No. 99-56898 green
ca9 · 2001
1 sentence

2016Instead of creating an automatic requirement, the Ninth Circuit held that a trial court should impose conditions on dismissal only where “there is a justifiable reason to doubt that a party'will cooperate with the foreign forum.” Id.

12016–2016
City of Sherman v. Public Utility Com'n of Texas green
tex · 1983
1 sentence

2015Cash Am., 35 S.W.3d at 16 (“When the Legislature vests exclusive jurisdiction in an agency, exhaustion of remedies is required.”); City of Sherman, 643 S.W.2d at 683 ; Tex. Mut.

12015–2015
Smith v. O'Neal green
texapp · 1993
1 sentence

2001Id. (alteration in original).

12001–2001
United States v. Maria Eugenia Carrillo-Bernal green
ca10 · 1995
1 sentence

1998United States v. Carrillo-Bernal, 58 F.3d at 1492-97 ; State v. Brown, 929 S.W.2d at 589 .

11998–1998
State v. Brown green
texapp · 1996
1 sentence

1998United States v. Carrillo-Bernal, 58 F.3d at 1492-97 ; State v. Brown, 929 S.W.2d at 589 .

11998–1998
United States v. Cronic green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1996Likewise, the Third Circuit has explained that there are some “circumstances that are so likely to prejudice the accused that the cost of litigating their effect in a particular case is unjustified.” Vance, 64 F.3d at 122 , quoting United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648, 658 , 104 S.Ct. 2039, 2046 , 80 L.Ed.2d 657 (1984).

1996Likewise, the Third Circuit has explained that there are some “circumstances that are so likely to prejudice the accused that the cost of litigating their effect in a particular case is unjustified.” Vance, 64 F.3d at 122 , quoting United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648, 658 , 104 S.Ct. 2039, 2046 , 80 L.Ed.2d 657 (1984).

11996–1996
Vance v. Lehman green
ca3 · 1995
2 sentences

1996Likewise, the Third Circuit has explained that there are some “circumstances that are so likely to prejudice the accused that the cost of litigating their effect in a particular case is unjustified.” Vance, 64 F.3d at 122 , quoting United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648, 658 , 104 S.Ct. 2039, 2046 , 80 L.Ed.2d 657 (1984).

1996Likewise, the Third Circuit has explained that there are some "circumstances that are so likely to prejudice the accused that the cost of litigating their effect in a particular case is unjustified." Vance, 64 F.3d at 122 , quoting United States v. Cronic, 466 U.S. 648, 658 , 104 S.Ct. 2039, 2046 , 80 L.Ed.2d 657 (1984).

11996–1996
Paul Peter Solina, Jr. v. United States green
ca2 · 1983
2 sentences

1996This possible rationale was recog nized briefly by the Second Circuit in Solina : “Perhaps, on the other hand, something is to be said for an automatic rule that relieves courts of the difficult task of making harmless error determinations in lack of counsel cases where the representation is more nearly suggestive of prejudice_” 709 F.2d at 169 .

1996This possible rationale was recognized *600 briefly by the Second Circuit in Solina : "Perhaps, on the other hand, something is to be said for an automatic rule that relieves courts of the difficult task of making harmless error determinations in lack of counsel cases where the representation is more nearly suggestive of prejudice...." 709 F.2d at 169 .

11996–1996
Mid-Jersey National Bank v. Fidelity-Mortgage Investors green
ca3 · 1975
11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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