sobriety test in Texas

28 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1954–2011 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 (17)

Case	Followed	Cited
Miffleton v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1989 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–2011 2 sentences 2011See Miffleton , 777 S.W.2d at 80 . 1992Tex.R.CRIM.Evid. 401, 403, 404(b), 802; Miffleton v. State, 777 S.W.2d 76, 81 (Tex.Crim.App.1989) (holding that the entire audio portion of a videotape of appellant’s sobriety test should have been excluded); Gregory P. Joseph, VideoTape Evidence in the Courts — 1.985, 26 S.Tex.L.J. 453, 454 (1985).	3	3
Jones v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010Jones v. State, 795 S.W.2d 171, 175 (Tex. Crim. 2010Jones v. State , 795 S.W.2d 171, 175 (Tex. Crim.	2	2
Cardwell v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1951 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1954–1987 2 sentences 1977Appellant relies upon Cardwell v. State, 156 Tex.Cr.R. 457 , 243 S.W.2d 702 (1951), and a line of eases following it holding the evidence of a refusal to take a sobriety test inadmissible. 1957In Cardwell v. State, 156 Tex.Cr.R. 457 , 243 S.W.2d 702 , we discussed the reasons why the refusal of the accused to take a sobriety test should not be admitted in evidence against him.	1	6
Cardwell v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1951 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1954–1987 2 sentences 1977Appellant relies upon Cardwell v. State, 156 Tex.Cr.R. 457 , 243 S.W.2d 702 (1951), and a line of eases following it holding the evidence of a refusal to take a sobriety test inadmissible. 1957In Cardwell v. State, 156 Tex.Cr.R. 457 , 243 S.W.2d 702 , we discussed the reasons why the refusal of the accused to take a sobriety test should not be admitted in evidence against him.	1	4
Emerson v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001 2 sentences 2001Emerson, 880 S.W.2d at 766 . 1999In Emerson v. State, 880 S.W.2d 759, 766-67 (Tex.Crim.App.1994), it was explained: In Texas, police officers must complete an NHTSA-approved, State-sponsored training course to be certified to administer the HGN test and the other two tests comprising the sobriety test battery. [See] Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE), DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Certification Requirements (1991) (on file with Texas Engineering Extension Service, Law Enforcement Training Division).	1	2
Pennsylvania v. Munizgreen scotus · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1994 2 sentences 1994Id. at 604 , 110 S.Ct. at 2651-52 . 1991The Court in Muniz held that a sobriety test which required the suspect to calculate the date of his sixth birthday required a testimonial response and should have been suppressed as a violation of his Miranda *672 rights. 1 Id. at 2649.	1	2
South Dakota v. Nevillegreen scotus · 1983 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1988 2 sentences 1987The Court, however, distinguished the right of refusal from the right of silence, declaring that the right to refuse the sobriety test was a matter of grace bestowed by South Dakota and that warnings attached to such right contained no “misleading implicit assurances (to the suspect) as to the relative consequences of his choice.” Id. at 565 , 103 S.Ct. at 923 . 1987The Court, however, distinguished the right of refusal from the right of silence, declaring that the right to refuse the sobriety test was a matter of grace bestowed by South Dakota and that warnings attached to such right contained no “misleading implicit assurances (to the suspect) as to the relative consequences of his choice.” Id. at 565 , 103 S.Ct. at 923 .	1	2
State v. Beanblossomgreen mont · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 2 sentences 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983). 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983).	1	1
State v. Wooleryred idaho · 1989 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 2 sentences 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983). 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983).	1	1
Jordan v. Stategreen texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Emigh v. State , 916 S.W.2d 71, 73 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, no pet.); Jordan v. State , 897 S.W.2d 909, 912-13 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.).	1	1
Mohmed v. Stategreen texapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Mohmed v. State , 977 S.W.2d 624, 628 (Tex. App. C Fort Worth 1998, pet. ref = d) (holding smell of marijuana gave the officer reasonable suspicion to continue to detain driver for investigation of drug possession).	1	1
Emigh v. Stategreen texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 1 sentence 2004See Emigh v. State , 916 S.W.2d 71, 73 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1996, no pet.); Jordan v. State , 897 S.W.2d 909, 912-13 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 1995, no pet.).	1	1
Ohio v. Robinettegreen scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Robinette, 519 U.S. at 39 , 117 S.Ct. 417 (holding it unrealistic to require police officers to advise detainees they are free to leave before consent may be deemed voluntary). 2003See Robinette, 519 U.S. at 39 , 117 S.Ct. 417 (holding it unrealistic to require police officers to advise detainees they are free to leave before consent may be deemed voluntary).	1	1
Berkemer v. McCartygreen scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999See Berkemer, 468 U.S. at 423 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 . 1999See Berkemer, 468 U.S. at 423 , 104 S.Ct. 3138 .	1	1
Dawkins v. Stategreen texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997Dawkins v. State , 822 S.W.2d 668, 671 (Tex. App.--Waco 1991), pet. ref'd , 825 S.W.2d 709 (Tex. Crim. 1997Dawkins , 822 S.W.2d at 671 .	1	1
Bass v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 1 sentence 1995Wright answered, “No.” Next, Goodman asked Wright whether he would give a sobriety test in this instance, to which Wright again answered, “No.” In Bass v. State, 723 S.W.2d 687, 691 (Tex.Crim.App.1986), the Court of Criminal Appeals specifically held that requesting a defendant in a DWI ease to take a breath test was not a custodial interrogation for purposes of article 38.22.	1	1
Bumpass v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1954 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (20)

Case	Cited	Years
Dudley v. State green texcrimapp · 1977 2 sentences 1987Several court decisions, perhaps the most explicit of which is Dudley v. State, 548 S.W.2d 706 (Tex.Crim.App.1977), prohibiting the State from eliciting testimony concerning an accused’s refusal to take a sobriety test, have rested upon Tex.Code Crim.P.Ann. art. 38.22 (Vernon Supp.1987), the “confession statute,” as well as the rule of evidence that forbids an accused’s silence to be used against him as tending to establish guilt. 1987Several court decisions, perhaps the most explicit of which is Dudley v. State, 548 S.W.2d 706 (Tex.Crim.App.1977), prohibiting the State from eliciting testimony concerning an accused's refusal to take a sobriety test, have rested upon Tex.Code Crim.P.Ann. art. 38.22 (Vernon Supp.1987), the "confession statute," as well as the rule of evidence that forbids an accused's silence to be used against him as tending to establish guilt.	2	1984–1987
Sharp v. State green texcrimapp · 1949 2 sentences 1977Since Trammell or the line of cases which followed it were never the basis for any of this court’s decisions prohibiting the State from producing evidence of the accused’s refusal to take a sobriety test, the State’s reliance on Trammell is misplaced. 2 In Cardwell the court, speaking through Judge Woodley, wrote: “The State cannot avail itself of the silence or refusal of an accused prisoner as a circumstance tending to establish his guilt.” The opinion did not further discuss the holding, but cited three cases, Carter v. State, 23 Tex.App. 508 , 5 S.W. 128 (1887); Elliott v. State, 152 Tex.C 1977Since Trammell or the line of cases which followed it were never the basis for any of this court’s decisions prohibiting the State from producing evidence of the accused’s refusal to take a sobriety test, the State’s reliance on Trammell is misplaced. 2 In Cardwell the court, speaking through Judge Woodley, wrote: “The State cannot avail itself of the silence or refusal of an accused prisoner as a circumstance tending to establish his guilt.” The opinion did not further discuss the holding, but cited three cases, Carter v. State, 23 Tex.App. 508 , 5 S.W. 128 (1887); Elliott v. State, 152 Tex.C	2	1977–1986
State v. Swanson green mont · 1986 2 sentences 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983). 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983).	1	2005–2005
State v. Choate green tenncrimapp · 1983 1 sentence 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983).	1	2005–2005
McNutt v. Superior Court of State of Ariz. green ariz · 1982 2 sentences 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983). 2005McNutt v. Ariz., 133 Ariz. 7 , 648 P.2d 122 (1982); State v. Woolery, 116 Idaho 368 , 775 P.2d 1210, 1214 (1989); State v. Beanblossom, 313 Mont. 394 , 61 P.3d 165, 169 (2002); State v. Swanson, 222 Mont. 357 , 722 P.2d 1155 (1986); State v. Choate, 667 S.W.2d 111 (Tenn.Crim.App.1983).	1	2005–2005
Pacific Employers Insurance v. Dayton green texapp · 1998 1 sentence 1999Pacific Employers Ins. v. Dayton, 958 S.W.2d 452 (Tex.App.—Fort Worth 1997, pet. denied).	1	1999–1999
Clewis v. State red texcrimapp · 1996 1 sentence 1999ISSUE THREE In Clewis v. State, 922 S.W.2d 126 (Tex.Crim.App.1996), the court sets out the standard of review for the factual sufficiency of the elements of the offense.	1	1999–1999
Dawkins v. State green texcrimapp · 1992 1 sentence 1997Dawkins v. State , 822 S.W.2d 668, 671 (Tex. App.--Waco 1991), pet. ref'd , 825 S.W.2d 709 (Tex. Crim.	1	1997–1997
White v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1956	1	1977–1977
Jordan v. State green texcrimapp · 1956	1	1977–1977
Lee v. State green texcrimapp · 1961 2 sentences 1977No mention was made of either Schmerber or Olson . 4 The only authority cited was “Cf Lee v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 566 , 342 S.W.2d 735 [753].” It is clear from the above that this court’s decisions prohibiting the State from eliciting testimony concerning an accused’s refusal to take a sobriety test have rested upon the confession statute as well as the rule of evidence which forbids an accused’s silence to be used against him as tending to establish guilt. 1977No mention was made of *711 either Schmerber or Olson . [4] The only authority cited was " Cf Lee v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 566 , 342 S.W.2d 735 [753]." It is clear from the above that this court's decisions prohibiting the State from eliciting testimony concerning an accused's refusal to take a sobriety test have rested upon the confession statute as well as the rule of evidence which forbids an accused's silence to be used against him as tending to establish guilt.	1	1977–1977
Shilling v. State green texcrimapp · 1968	1	1977–1977
Saunders v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1961 2 sentences 1977See Bumpass v. State, 160 Tex.Cr.R. 423 , 271 S.W.2d 953 (1954); Jordan v. State, 163 Tex.Cr.R. 287 , 290 S.W.2d 666 (1956); White v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 416 , 299 S.W.2d 151 (1957); Brown v. State, 165 Tex.Cr.R. 535 , 309 S.W.2d 452 (1958); Watts v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 63 , 318 S.W.2d 77 (1958); Saunders v. State, 172 Tex.Cr.R. 17 , 353 S.W.2d 419 (1962); Shilling v. State, 434 S.W.2d 674 (Tex.Cr.App.1968); Willeford v. State, 489 S.W.2d 292 (Tex.Cr.App.1973). 1977See Bumpass v. State, 160 Tex.Cr.R. 423 , 271 S.W.2d 953 (1954); Jordan v. State, 163 Tex.Cr.R. 287 , 290 S.W.2d 666 (1956); White v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 416 , 299 S.W.2d 151 (1957); Brown v. State, 165 Tex.Cr.R. 535 , 309 S.W.2d 452 (1958); Watts v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 63 , 318 S.W.2d 77 (1958); Saunders v. State, 172 Tex.Cr.R. 17 , 353 S.W.2d 419 (1962); Shilling v. State, 434 S.W.2d 674 (Tex.Cr.App.1968); Willeford v. State, 489 S.W.2d 292 (Tex.Cr.App.1973).	1	1977–1977
Willeford v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1973 2 sentences 1977See Bumpass v. State, 160 Tex.Cr.R. 423 , 271 S.W.2d 953 (1954); Jordan v. State, 163 Tex.Cr.R. 287 , 290 S.W.2d 666 (1956); White v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 416 , 299 S.W.2d 151 (1957); Brown v. State, 165 Tex.Cr.R. 535 , 309 S.W.2d 452 (1958); Watts v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 63 , 318 S.W.2d 77 (1958); Saunders v. State, 172 Tex.Cr.R. 17 , 353 S.W.2d 419 (1962); Shilling v. State, 434 S.W.2d 674 (Tex.Cr.App.1968); Willeford v. State, 489 S.W.2d 292 (Tex.Cr.App.1973). 1977See Bumpass v. State, 160 Tex.Cr.R. 423 , 271 S.W.2d 953 (1954); Jordan v. State, 163 Tex.Cr.R. 287 , 290 S.W.2d 666 (1956); White v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 416 , 299 S.W.2d 151 (1957); Brown v. State, 165 Tex.Cr.R. 535 , 309 S.W.2d 452 (1958); Watts v. State, 167 Tex. Cr.R. 63, 318 S.W.2d 77 (1958); Saunders v. State, 172 Tex.Cr.R. 17 , 353 S.W.2d 419 (1962); Shilling v. State, 434 S.W.2d 674 (Tex.Cr.App.1968); Willeford v. State, 489 S.W.2d 292 (Tex.Cr.App.1973).	1	1977–1977
Watts v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1958	1	1977–1977
White v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1957 2 sentences 1977See Bumpass v. State, 160 Tex.Cr.R. 423 , 271 S.W.2d 953 (1954); Jordan v. State, 163 Tex.Cr.R. 287 , 290 S.W.2d 666 (1956); White v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 416 , 299 S.W.2d 151 (1957); Brown v. State, 165 Tex.Cr.R. 535 , 309 S.W.2d 452 (1958); Watts v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 63 , 318 S.W.2d 77 (1958); Saunders v. State, 172 Tex.Cr.R. 17 , 353 S.W.2d 419 (1962); Shilling v. State, 434 S.W.2d 674 (Tex.Cr.App.1968); Willeford v. State, 489 S.W.2d 292 (Tex.Cr.App.1973). 1977See Bumpass v. State, 160 Tex.Cr.R. 423 , 271 S.W.2d 953 (1954); Jordan v. State, 163 Tex.Cr.R. 287 , 290 S.W.2d 666 (1956); White v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 416 , 299 S.W.2d 151 (1957); Brown v. State, 165 Tex.Cr.R. 535 , 309 S.W.2d 452 (1958); Watts v. State, 167 Tex. Cr.R. 63, 318 S.W.2d 77 (1958); Saunders v. State, 172 Tex.Cr.R. 17 , 353 S.W.2d 419 (1962); Shilling v. State, 434 S.W.2d 674 (Tex.Cr.App.1968); Willeford v. State, 489 S.W.2d 292 (Tex.Cr.App.1973).	1	1977–1977
Elliott v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1948 2 sentences 1977Since Trammell or the line of cases which followed it were never the basis for any of this court’s decisions prohibiting the State from producing evidence of the accused’s refusal to take a sobriety test, the State’s reliance on Trammell is misplaced. 2 In Cardwell the court, speaking through Judge Woodley, wrote: “The State cannot avail itself of the silence or refusal of an accused prisoner as a circumstance tending to establish his guilt.” The opinion did not further discuss the holding, but cited three cases, Carter v. State, 23 Tex.App. 508 , 5 S.W. 128 (1887); Elliott v. State, 152 Tex.C 1977Since Trammell or the line of cases which followed it were never the basis for any of this court’s decisions prohibiting the State from producing evidence of the accused’s refusal to take a sobriety test, the State’s reliance on Trammell is misplaced. 2 In Cardwell the court, speaking through Judge Woodley, wrote: “The State cannot avail itself of the silence or refusal of an accused prisoner as a circumstance tending to establish his guilt.” The opinion did not further discuss the holding, but cited three cases, Carter v. State, 23 Tex.App. 508 , 5 S.W. 128 (1887); Elliott v. State, 152 Tex.C	1	1977–1977
Carter v. State green texapp · 1887 2 sentences 1977Since Trammell or the line of cases which followed it were never the basis for any of this court’s decisions prohibiting the State from producing evidence of the accused’s refusal to take a sobriety test, the State’s reliance on Trammell is misplaced. 2 In Cardwell the court, speaking through Judge Woodley, wrote: “The State cannot avail itself of the silence or refusal of an accused prisoner as a circumstance tending to establish his guilt.” The opinion did not further discuss the holding, but cited three cases, Carter v. State, 23 Tex.App. 508 , 5 S.W. 128 (1887); Elliott v. State, 152 Tex.C 1977Since Trammell or the line of cases which followed it were never the basis for any of this court's decisions prohibiting the State from producing evidence of the accused's refusal to take a sobriety test, the State's reliance on Trammell is misplaced. [2] *710 In Cardwell the court, speaking through Judge Woodley, wrote: "The State cannot avail itself of the silence or refusal of an accused prisoner as a circumstance tending to establish his guilt." The opinion did not further discuss the holding, but cited three cases, Carter v. State, 23 Tex.App. 508 , 5 S.W. 128 (1887); Elliott v. State, 15	1	1977–1977
Brown v. State green texcrimapp · 1958	1	1977–1977
Hopkins v. State green texcrimapp · 1955	1	1957–1957

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 49.04 (7) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 49.01 (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

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