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insufficient evidence claim in Texas

30 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2024 3 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
Ex Parte Williamsgreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024See generally Ex parte Williams, 703 S.W.2d 674, 679 (Tex. Crim.

2021See generally Ex parte Williams, 703 S.W.2d 674, 679 (Tex. Crim.

22
Croucher v. Crouchergreen
tex · 1983 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Croucher v. Croucher, 660 S.W.2d 55, 58 (Tex. 1983).

2015Croucher v. Croucher, 660 S.W.2d 55, 58 (Tex. 1983).

22
Caughman v. Glazegreen
texapp · 1967 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Brown v. Gonzalez , 653 S.W.2d 854, 862 (Tex. App.--San Antonio 1983, no writ) (citing Caughman v. Glaze , 412 S.W.2d 357, 362 (Tex. Civ.

2003See Brown v. Gonzalez, 653 S.W.2d 854, 862 (Tex. App.CSan Antonio 1983, no writ) (citing Caughman v. Glaze, 412 S.W.2d 357, 362 (Tex. Civ.

22
Brown v. Gonzalesgreen
texapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Brown v. Gonzalez , 653 S.W.2d 854, 862 (Tex. App.--San Antonio 1983, no writ) (citing Caughman v. Glaze , 412 S.W.2d 357, 362 (Tex. Civ.

2003See Brown v. Gonzalez, 653 S.W.2d 854, 862 (Tex. App.CSan Antonio 1983, no writ) (citing Caughman v. Glaze, 412 S.W.2d 357, 362 (Tex. Civ.

22
Plas-Tex, Inc. v. U.S. Steel Corp.green
tex · 1989 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–2020
2 sentences

2020Plas-Tex, Inc. v. U.S. Steel Corp., 772 S.W.2d 442, 445 (Tex. 1989).

1993Id.

17
Matter of SDWgreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1993
2 sentences

1993W., 811 S.W.2d at 749.

1992Court held that the failure to file a motion for new trial resulted in waiver of the insufficient evidence challenge on appeal; nevertheless, the court addressed the issue “in the interest of justice.” In re S.D.W., 811 S.W.2d at 749 .

12
Turner v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023When reviewing the insufficient evidence claim, the Court in Kitchens emphasized the fact that the appellant had not challenged the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his conviction under an alternative theory of guilt, and observed, “it is settled that ‘when a jury returns a guilty verdict on an indictment charging several acts in the conjunctive . . . the 3 In his brief, appellant proclaims that “No evidence presented at trial that [appellant] was attempting to commit Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon[,]” and “every bit of evidence presented, and argument, was that this was an inte

2023The Court then overruled the insufficiency claim “[b]ecause appellant does not contest the sufficiency of the evidence to prove [the alternate capital murder allegation].” Id.

11
Vongontard v. Tippitgreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Croucher v. Croucher, 660 S.W.2d 55, 58 (Tex. 1983); Vongontard v. Tippit, 137 S.W.3d 109, 112 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2004, no pet.).

11
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Havnergreen
tex · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Merrell Dow Pharms., Inc. v. Havner, 953 S.W.2d 706, 711 (Tex.1997); Beard v. Beard, 49 S.W.3d 40, 55 (Tex.App.- Waco 2001, pet. denied).

11
Rankin v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Rankin v. State, 46 S.W.3d 899, 901 (Tex. Crim.

11
Beard v. Beardgreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Merrell Dow Pharms., Inc. v. Havner, 953 S.W.2d 706, 711 (Tex.1997); Beard v. Beard, 49 S.W.3d 40, 55 (Tex.App.- Waco 2001, pet. denied).

11
Ortiz v. Jonesgreen
tex · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See Ortiz v. Jones , 917 S.W.2d 770, 772 (Tex. 1996); Cain v. Bain , 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986).

11
Cain v. Baingreen
tex · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See Ortiz v. Jones , 917 S.W.2d 770, 772 (Tex. 1996); Cain v. Bain , 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986).

11
Girard v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Beardsley v. State, 738 S.W.2d 681, 683 (Tex.Crim.App.1987); Girard v. State, 631 S.W.2d 162, 163 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel Op.] 1982).

11
Beardsley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2789 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979); Beardsley v. State, 738 S.W.2d 681, 683 (Tex.Crim.App.1987); Girard v. State, 631 S.W.2d 162, 163 (Tex.Crim.App. [Panel Op.] 1982).

11
Tisdale v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987Tisdale v. State, 686 S.W.2d 110, 114 (Tex.Crim.App.1985).

1987Tisdale v. State, 686 S.W.2d 110, 114 (Tex. Crim.App.1985).

11
Ex Parte Moffettgreen
texcrimapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See Ex parte Moffett, 542 S.W.2d 184 (Tex.Cr.App.1976); Ex parte Barfield, 697 S.W.2d 420 (Tex.Cr.App.1985); Ex parte Murchison, 560 S.W.2d 654 (Tex.Cr.App.1978).

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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Jackson v. Virginia red
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

1993In considering an insufficient evidence challenge, we are required to follow Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979), in which the Supreme Court wrote: The critical inquiry on review of the sufficiency of the evidence to support a criminal conviction must be not simply to determine whether the jury was properly instructed, but to determine whether the record evidence could reasonably support a finding of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

1993In considering an insufficient evidence challenge, we are required to follow Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979), in which the Supreme Court wrote: The critical inquiry on review of the sufficiency of the evidence to support a criminal conviction must be not simply to determine whether the jury was properly instructed, but to determine whether the record evidence could reasonably support a finding of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

21989–1993
In Re King's Estate green
tex · 1951
2 sentences

1991In re King’s Estate, 150 Tex. 662 , 244 S.W.2d 660 (1951).

1991In re King’s Estate, 150 Tex. 662 , 244 S.W.2d 660 (1951).

21988–1991
Kitchens v. State green
texcrimapp · 1991
1 sentence

2023When reviewing the insufficient evidence claim, the Court in Kitchens emphasized the fact that the appellant had not challenged the sufficiency of the evidence supporting his conviction under an alternative theory of guilt, and observed, “it is settled that ‘when a jury returns a guilty verdict on an indictment charging several acts in the conjunctive . . . the 3 In his brief, appellant proclaims that “No evidence presented at trial that [appellant] was attempting to commit Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon[,]” and “every bit of evidence presented, and argument, was that this was an inte

12023–2023
Johnson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2012
1 sentence

2018When reviewing a challenge to the sufficiency of the evidence admitted in a trial, we determine “whether, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Johnson v. State, 364 S.W.3d 292 , 293–94 (Tex. Crim.

12018–2018
McMillin v. State Farm Lloyds green
texapp · 2005
1 sentence

2015McMillin, 180 S.W.3d at 201 .

12015–2015
Bigley v. State green
texcrimapp · 1993
1 sentence

1997Affirming reformation of the judgment, the Court of Criminal Appeals noted, “Since the jury had been instructed on the lesser-included offense of possession of 28 grams or more of methamphetamine, the court of appeals held that by finding appellant guilty of possession of at least 400 grams of methamphetamine, the jury had also necessarily found that appellant possessed at least 28 grams of methamphetamine.” Id. (emphasis added).

11997–1997
Fain v. State green
texcrimapp · 1986
2 sentences

1994Id. at 202 .

1994Id. at 202 .

11994–1994
Pool v. Ford Motor Co. green
tex · 1986
1 sentence

1988Pool v. Ford Motor Co., 715 S.W.2d 629 (Tex.1986); In Re King’s Estate, 150 Tex. 662 , 244 S.W.2d 660 (1951).

11988–1988
Hill v. State green
texcrimapp · 1986
2 sentences

1987Even while a majority of this Court resolutely disapproves their applying the traditional insufficient evidence standard, and will not regard as "conclusive" their determinations on factual matters, see, e.g., Hill v. State, 719 S.W.2d 199 (Tex.Cr.

1987Even while a majority of this Court resolutely disapproves their applying the traditional insufficient evidence standard, and will not regard as "conclusive” their determinations on factual matters, see, e.g., Hill v. State, 719 S.W.2d 199 (Tex.Cr.

11987–1987
Ex Parte Murchison green
texcrimapp · 1978
1 sentence

1986See Ex parte Moffett, 542 S.W.2d 184 (Tex.Cr.App.1976); Ex parte Barfield, 697 S.W.2d 420 (Tex.Cr.App.1985); Ex parte Murchison, 560 S.W.2d 654 (Tex.Cr.App.1978).

11986–1986
Ex Parte Barfield green
texcrimapp · 1985
1 sentence

1986See Ex parte Moffett, 542 S.W.2d 184 (Tex.Cr.App.1976); Ex parte Barfield, 697 S.W.2d 420 (Tex.Cr.App.1985); Ex parte Murchison, 560 S.W.2d 654 (Tex.Cr.App.1978).

11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (4)

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

TX 30 (1986–2024) CA 17 (2013–2026) LA 14 (1988–2017) WA 14 (2013–2025) MN 13 (2000–2017) OH 12 (1999–2026) IL 8 (2014–2025) IN 6 (2014–2018) MA 3 (1977–2000) MI 3 (2016–2017) WV 3 (2016–2025) UT 3 (1998–2009) DC 3 (1993–2012) PA 2 (1992–2009) DE 2 (2016–2025) MO 2 (1995–2025)

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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