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requested charge error in Texas

24 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1959–2026 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Traylor v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2016
2 sentences

2016See Traylor v. State, 43 S.W.3d 725, 730-31 (Tex.App.-Beaumont 2001, no pet.).

2009See Traylor v. State, 43 S.W.3d 725, 730-31 (Tex.App.--Beaumont 2001, no pet.).

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Notias v. Stategreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Notias v. State, 491 S.W.3d 371, 375 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2016, no pet.).

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Bignall v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013We now turn to the second step in the analysis: whether the evidence presented at trial supports the lesser-included offense instruction.31 The purpose of this second step is to ensure that the lesser-included offense is a “valid, rational alternative” to the charged offense.32 “[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 30 Hall, 225 S.W.3d at 536 (citing Bignall v. State, 887 S.W.2d 21, 23 (Tex. Crim.

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Stone v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See id. at 655 .

2000See id. at 655 .

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Almanza v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991Even if it was, an error in the charge calls for reversal only if it “ ‘is calculated to injure the rights of defendant,’ which means no more than that there must be some harm to the accused from the error.” Almanza v. State, 686 S.W.2d 157, 171 (Tex.Crim.App.1984) (emphasis in original).

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Simonsen v. Stategreen
texapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Lynch v. State, 643 S.W.2d at 738 ; Bonner v. State, 426 S.W.2d 869, 871 (Tex.Crim.App.1968); See Abram v. State, 700 S.W.2d 708, 709 (Tex.App. — Houston [14th Dist.] 1985, pet. ref d); see also Simonsen v. State, 662 S.W.2d 607, 611-612 (Tex.App. —Houston [14th Dist.] 1983, pet. ref’d).

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Abram v. Stategreen
texapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Lynch v. State, 643 S.W.2d at 738 ; Bonner v. State, 426 S.W.2d 869, 871 (Tex.Crim.App.1968); See Abram v. State, 700 S.W.2d 708, 709 (Tex.App. — Houston [14th Dist.] 1985, pet. ref d); see also Simonsen v. State, 662 S.W.2d 607, 611-612 (Tex.App. —Houston [14th Dist.] 1983, pet. ref’d).

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Bonner v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1968 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Lynch v. State, 643 S.W.2d at 738 ; Bonner v. State, 426 S.W.2d 869, 871 (Tex.Crim.App.1968); See Abram v. State, 700 S.W.2d 708, 709 (Tex.App. — Houston [14th Dist.] 1985, pet. ref d); see also Simonsen v. State, 662 S.W.2d 607, 611-612 (Tex.App. —Houston [14th Dist.] 1983, pet. ref’d).

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Dabbs v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See Dabbs v. State, 507 S.W.2d 567 (Tex.Crim.App.1974).

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Pelham v. Stategreen
texapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Sanders v. State, 707 S.W.2d 78, 81 (Tex.Cr.App.1986); Pelham v. State, 664 S.W.2d 382, 385 (Tex.App.— Amarillo 1983), P.D.R. refused; Klein v. State, 662 S.W.2d 166 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1983, No P.D.R.).

1986See Sanders v. State, 707 S.W.2d 78, 81 (Tex.Cr.App.1986); Pelham v. State, 664 S.W.2d 382, 385 (Tex.App.— Amarillo 1983), P.D.R. refused; Klein v. State, 662 S.W.2d 166 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1983, No P.D.R.).

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Sanders v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Sanders v. State, 707 S.W.2d 78, 81 (Tex.Cr.App.1986); Pelham v. State, 664 S.W.2d 382, 385 (Tex.App.— Amarillo 1983), P.D.R. refused; Klein v. State, 662 S.W.2d 166 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1983, No P.D.R.).

1986See Sanders v. State, 707 S.W.2d 78, 81 (Tex.Cr.App.1986); Pelham v. State, 664 S.W.2d 382, 385 (Tex.App.— Amarillo 1983), P.D.R. refused; Klein v. State, 662 S.W.2d 166 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1983, No P.D.R.).

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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 (21)

CaseCitedYears
Ngo v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2026Ngo v. State, 175 S.W.3d 738 , 743–44 (Tex. Crim.

12026–2026
George v. State green
texcrimapp · 1984
1 sentence

1992Id. at 47 .

11992–1992
Lynch v. State green
texcrimapp · 1983
1 sentence

1987Lynch v. State, 643 S.W.2d at 738 ; Bonner v. State, 426 S.W.2d 869, 871 (Tex.Crim.App.1968); See Abram v. State, 700 S.W.2d 708, 709 (Tex.App. — Houston [14th Dist.] 1985, pet. ref d); see also Simonsen v. State, 662 S.W.2d 607, 611-612 (Tex.App. —Houston [14th Dist.] 1983, pet. ref’d).

11987–1987
Klein v. State green
texapp · 1983
2 sentences

1986See Sanders v. State, 707 S.W.2d 78, 81 (Tex.Cr.App.1986); Pelham v. State, 664 S.W.2d 382, 385 (Tex.App.— Amarillo 1983), P.D.R. refused; Klein v. State, 662 S.W.2d 166 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1983, No P.D.R.).

1986See Sanders v. State, 707 S.W.2d 78, 81 (Tex.Cr.App.1986); Pelham v. State, 664 S.W.2d 382, 385 (Tex.App.— Amarillo 1983), P.D.R. refused; Klein v. State, 662 S.W.2d 166 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 1983, No P.D.R.).

11986–1986
Grady v. State green
texcrimapp · 1971
1 sentence

1983He cites Jackson v. State, 551 S.W.2d 351 (Tex.Cr.App.1977), and Grady v. State, 466 S.W.2d 770 (Tex.Cr.App.1971), as authority.

11983–1983
Jackson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1977
1 sentence

1983He cites Jackson v. State, 551 S.W.2d 351 (Tex.Cr.App.1977), and Grady v. State, 466 S.W.2d 770 (Tex.Cr.App.1971), as authority.

11983–1983
White v. State green
texcrimapp · 1964
1 sentence

1979White v. State, 385 S.W.2d 397 (Tex.Cr.App.1964); Lopez v. State, supra; Jones v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 72 , 318 S.W.2d 444 (1958); Spradling v. State, 42 S.W. 294 (Tex.Cr.App.1897).

11979–1979
Jones v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1958
2 sentences

1979White v. State, 385 S.W.2d 397 (Tex.Cr.App.1964); Lopez v. State, supra; Jones v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 72 , 318 S.W.2d 444 (1958); Spradling v. State, 42 S.W. 294 (Tex.Cr.App.1897).

1979White v. State, 385 S.W.2d 397 (Tex.Cr.App.1964); Lopez v. State, supra; Jones v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 72 , 318 S.W.2d 444 (1958); Spradling v. State, 42 S.W. 294 (Tex.Cr.App.1897).

11979–1979
Jackson v. State green
texcrimapp · 1973
1 sentence

1976Jackson v. State, 491 S.W.2d 155 (Tex.Cr.App.1973). *625 Likewise, appellant’s complaint that his counsel failed to call witnesses at the guilt stage of the trial or character witnesses later is unwarranted in absence of showing that such witnesses were available and appellant would benefit from the presentation of such evidence.

11976–1976
Crisp v. State green
texcrimapp · 1971
1 sentence

1974Crisp v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 470 S.W.2d 58 ; Cooper v. State, supra; Williams v. State, supra. Cf. Garcia v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 492 S.W.2d 592 .

11974–1974
Garcia v. State green
texcrimapp · 1973
1 sentence

1974Crisp v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 470 S.W.2d 58 ; Cooper v. State, supra; Williams v. State, supra. Cf. Garcia v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 492 S.W.2d 592 .

11974–1974
Louder v. State green
texcrimapp · 1931
2 sentences

1974See also: Louder v. State, 119 Tex.Cr.R. 438 , 44 S.W.2d 719 (1931).

1974See also: Louder v. State, 119 Tex.Cr.R. 438 , 44 S.W.2d 719 (1931).

11974–1974
Owens v. State green
texcrimapp · 1969
1 sentence

1973Webster v. State, 455 S.W.2d 264 (Tex.Cr.App.1970) and Owens v. State, 450 S.W.2d 324 (Tex.Cr.App.1969).

11973–1973
Webster v. State green
texcrimapp · 1970
1 sentence

1973Webster v. State, 455 S.W.2d 264 (Tex.Cr.App.1970) and Owens v. State, 450 S.W.2d 324 (Tex.Cr.App.1969).

11973–1973
Fisher v. State green
texcrimapp · 1964
1 sentence

1972The appellant relies upon Fisher v. State, 379 S.W.2d 900 (Tex.Cr.App.1964) and other authorities recognizing the rule that a confession is inadmissible if induced by a positive promise of some benefit by “a person in authority.” The appellant’s own counsel is not “a person in authority” as contemplated by that rule.

11972–1972
Williams v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1961
2 sentences

1971Williams v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 599 , 343 S.W.2d 266 ; Cooper v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 455 S.W.2d 273 ; Dark v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 406 S.W.2d 457 ; Duhart v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 150 , 319 S.W.2d 109 .

1971Williams v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 599 , 343 S.W.2d 266 ; Cooper v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 455 S.W.2d 273 ; Dark v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 406 S.W.2d 457 ; Duhart v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 150 , 319 S.W.2d 109 .

11971–1971
Dark v. State green
texcrimapp · 1966
1 sentence

1971Williams v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 599 , 343 S.W.2d 266 ; Cooper v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 455 S.W.2d 273 ; Dark v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 406 S.W.2d 457 ; Duhart v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 150 , 319 S.W.2d 109 .

11971–1971
Cooper v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1970
1 sentence

1971Williams v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 599 , 343 S.W.2d 266 ; Cooper v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 455 S.W.2d 273 ; Dark v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 406 S.W.2d 457 ; Duhart v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 150 , 319 S.W.2d 109 .

11971–1971
Duhart v. State green
texcrimapp · 1958
2 sentences

1971Williams v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 599 , 343 S.W.2d 266 ; Cooper v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 455 S.W.2d 273 ; Dark v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 406 S.W.2d 457 ; Duhart v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 150 , 319 S.W.2d 109 .

1971Williams v. State, 170 Tex.Cr.R. 599 , 343 S.W.2d 266 ; Cooper v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 455 S.W.2d 273 ; Dark v. State, Tex.Cr.App., 406 S.W.2d 457 ; Duhart v. State, 167 Tex.Cr.R. 150 , 319 S.W.2d 109 .

11971–1971
Dominguez v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1955
11962–1962
Mata v. State neutral
texcrimapp · 1956
11959–1959

Where else courts name it

GA 45 (1929–2025) TX 24 (1959–2026) AL 20 (1944–1998) NC 5 (1974–2015) SC 5 (1996–2012) NY 3 (1980–1989)

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