exercise of a peremptory challenge (Texas) · Go Syfert
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exercise of a peremptory challenge in Texas

23 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2013 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Victor v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2010
2 sentences

2010Counsel merely stated he was ―making an objection for the record.‖ In Montgomery and Victor, our sister courts found that ―a veniremember’s belief in rehabilitation as the primary goal of punishment is a race-neutral reason for the exercise of a peremptory challenge.‖ Montgomery, 198 S.W.3d at 76 ; Victor v. State, 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d).

2008Counsel merely stated he was “making an objection for the record.” In Montgomery and Victor , our sister courts found that “a veniremember’s belief in rehabilitation as the primary goal of punishment is a race-neutral reason for the exercise of a peremptory challenge.” Montgomery , 198 S.W.3d at 76 ; Victor v. State , 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d).

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Adanandus v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2006
2 sentences

2006Victor v. State , 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex. App.སྭHouston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d); see Adanandus v. State , 866 S.W.2d 210, 225 (Tex. Crim.

2006Victor v. State, 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref'd); see Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210, 225 (Tex.Crim.App.1993), ce rt. denied, 510 U.S. 1215 , 114 S.Ct. 1338 , 127 L.Ed.2d 686 (1994).

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Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Shuffield, 189 S.W.3d at 785 (holding explanation that trial prosecutor was not sure that prospective juror was being completely honest about his criminal background to be race-neutral); Johnson, 68 S.W.3d at 648 (holding peremptory challenge race-neutral when prospective juror failed to disclose prior arrest for driving while license suspended); Ealoms v. State, 983 S.W.2d 853, 856 (Tex.App.-Waco 1998, pet. ref'd.) (upholding trial prosecutor’s exercise of peremptory challenge in part because prospective juror did not reveal arrest record in response to questions asked by prosecutor); Yar

2008See Shuffield , 189 S.W.3d at 785 (holding explanation that trial prosecutor was not sure that prospective juror was being completely honest about his criminal background to be race-neutral); Johnson , 68 S.W.3d at 648 (holding peremptory challenge race-neutral when prospective juror failed to disclose prior arrest for driving while license suspended); Ealoms v. State , 983 S.W.2d 853, 856 (Tex. App.--Waco 1998, pet. ref'd.) (upholding trial prosecutor's exercise of peremptory challenge in part because prospective juror did not reveal arrest record in response to questions asked by prosecutor)

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Ealoms v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Shuffield, 189 S.W.3d at 785 (holding explanation that trial prosecutor was not sure that prospective juror was being completely honest about his criminal background to be race-neutral); Johnson, 68 S.W.3d at 648 (holding peremptory challenge race-neutral when prospective juror failed to disclose prior arrest for driving while license suspended); Ealoms v. State, 983 S.W.2d 853, 856 (Tex.App.-Waco 1998, pet. ref'd.) (upholding trial prosecutor’s exercise of peremptory challenge in part because prospective juror did not reveal arrest record in response to questions asked by prosecutor); Yar

2008See Shuffield, 189 S.W.3d at 785 (holding explanation that trial prosecutor was not sure that prospective juror was being completely honest about his criminal background to be race-neutral); Johnson, 68 S.W.3d at 648 (holding peremptory challenge race-neutral when prospective juror failed to disclose prior arrest for driving while license suspended); Ealoms v. State, 983 S.W.2d 853, 856 (Tex.App.-Waco 1998, pet. ref'd.) (upholding trial prosecutor’s exercise of peremptory challenge in part because prospective juror did not reveal arrest record in response to questions asked by prosecutor); Yar

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Adanandus v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2006
2 sentences

2006Victor v. State, 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref'd); see Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210, 225 (Tex.Crim.App.1993), ce rt. denied, 510 U.S. 1215 , 114 S.Ct. 1338 , 127 L.Ed.2d 686 (1994).

1999Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210, 224-25 (Tex.Crim.App.1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1215 , 114 S.Ct. 1338 , 127 L.Ed.2d 686 (1994).

12
Napier v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2006
2 sentences

2006Victor v. State, 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref'd); see Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210, 225 (Tex.Crim.App.1993), ce rt. denied, 510 U.S. 1215 , 114 S.Ct. 1338 , 127 L.Ed.2d 686 (1994).

1999Adanandus v. State, 866 S.W.2d 210, 224-25 (Tex.Crim.App.1993), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 1215 , 114 S.Ct. 1338 , 127 L.Ed.2d 686 (1994).

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Hill v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1997
2 sentences

1997They would have held simply that “equal protection is denied whenever race is a factor in the exercise of a peremptory challenge.” Id. at 875 .

1997They would have held simply that "equal protection is denied whenever race is a factor in the exercise of a peremptory challenge." Id. at 875.

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United States of America, Appellant/cross-Appellee v. Quentin Yankton, Appellee/cross-Appellantgreen
ca8 · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994United States v. Yankton, 986 F.2d 1225 (8th Cir.1993); Hill v. State, 827 S.W.2d 860 (Tex.Cir.App.1992).

1994United States v. Yankton, 986 F.2d 1225, 1230 (8th Cir.1993); Rasco v. State, 739 S.W.2d 437, 439 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1987, pet. ref'd).

12
Davis v. Fisk Electric Co.green
tex · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Davis, 268 S.W.3d at 511, 516 .

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Nieto v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Nieto v. State, 365 S.W.3d 673, 680 (Tex. Crim.

2012See Nieto v. State, 365 S.W.3d 673, 680 (Tex.Crim.App.2012).

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Earhart v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Esteves v. State, 849 S.W.2d 822 , 824 n. 2 (Tex.Crim.App.1993) 3 ; Earhart v. State, 823 S.W.2d 607, 624 (Tex.Crim.App.1991).

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Rasco v. Stategreen
texapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994United States v. Yankton, 986 F.2d 1225, 1230 (8th Cir.1993); Rasco v. State, 739 S.W.2d 437, 439 (Tex.App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1987, pet. ref'd).

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United States v. Rodney Lamar Clemonsgreen
ca5 · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993United States v. Clemons, 941 F.2d 321, 325 (5th Cir.1991); see also Keeton, 749 S.W.2d at 865 (peremptory strikes may be based on the prosecutor’s legitimate “hunches” so long as racial discrimination is not the motive).

1993United States v. Clemons, 941 F.2d 321, 325 (5th Cir.1991); see also Keeton, 749 S.W.2d at 865 (peremptory strikes may be based on the prosecutor's legitimate "hunches" so long as racial discrimination is not the motive).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Esteves v. State green
texcrimapp · 1993
2 sentences

2004Esteves v. State , 849 S.W.2d 822 , 824 n.2 (Tex. Crim.

2003Esteves v. State, 849 S.W.2d 822 , 824 n. 2 (Tex.Crim.App.1993) 3 ; Earhart v. State, 823 S.W.2d 607, 624 (Tex.Crim.App.1991).

42003–2004
Grizzell v. State green
texcrimapp · 1956
2 sentences

1977Although Grizzell v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 362 , 298 S.W.2d 816 , did not involve the denial of a question sought expressly for the exercise of a peremptory challenge, we find the test stated there to be appropriate for this situation, in light of the latitude which should be accorded counsel in preparing himself to intelligently exercise his client’s peremptory challenges.

1977Although Grizzell v. State, 164 Tex.Cr.R. 362 , 298 S.W.2d 816 , did not involve the denial of a question sought expressly for the exercise of a peremptory challenge, we find the test stated there to be appropriate for this situation, in light of the latitude which should be accorded counsel in preparing himself to intelligently exercise his client’s peremptory challenges.

31974–1977
Montgomery v. State green
texapp · 2006
2 sentences

2010Counsel merely stated he was ―making an objection for the record.‖ In Montgomery and Victor, our sister courts found that ―a veniremember’s belief in rehabilitation as the primary goal of punishment is a race-neutral reason for the exercise of a peremptory challenge.‖ Montgomery, 198 S.W.3d at 76 ; Victor v. State, 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d).

2008Counsel merely stated he was “making an objection for the record.” In Montgomery and Victor , our sister courts found that “a veniremember’s belief in rehabilitation as the primary goal of punishment is a race-neutral reason for the exercise of a peremptory challenge.” Montgomery , 198 S.W.3d at 76 ; Victor v. State , 995 S.W.2d 216, 222 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 1999, pet. ref’d).

22008–2010
Cantu v. State green
texcrimapp · 1992
2 sentences

2008Cantu v. State, 842 S.W.2d 667 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Roy v. State, 891 S.W.2d 315 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1994, no pet.).

2008Cantu v. State , 842 S.W.2d 667 (Tex. Crim.

22008–2008
Whitsey v. State green
texcrimapp · 1990
1 sentence

2013Here, we recognize that judicial review of the exercise of a peremptory challenge is not limited to situations where there is a blatant constitutional violation, such as where a prosecutor states “I struck that prospective juror because he 5 is black.” Whitsey v. State, 796 S.W.2d 707 , 713 (Tex. Crim.

12013–2013
Roy v. State green
texapp · 1994
1 sentence

2008Cantu v. State, 842 S.W.2d 667 (Tex.Crim.App.1992); Roy v. State, 891 S.W.2d 315 (Tex.App.-Fort Worth 1994, no pet.).

12008–2008
Batson v. Kentucky green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

2001Explaining *867 step two, the Court in Batson stated that the prosecutor "must articulate a neutral explanation related to the particular case to be tried" and give a "clear and reasonably specific" explanation of his "legitimate reasons for exercising the challenges." Batson, 476 U.S. at 98 & n. 20, 106 S.Ct. 1712 .

2001Explaining *867 step two, the Court in Batson stated that the prosecutor "must articulate a neutral explanation related to the particular case to be tried" and give a "clear and reasonably specific" explanation of his "legitimate reasons for exercising the challenges." Batson, 476 U.S. at 98 & n. 20, 106 S.Ct. 1712 .

12001–2001
Jones v. Ryan green
ca3 · 1993
2 sentences

1997A similar situation was addressed in Jones v. Ryan, 987 F.2d 960 (3rd Cir.1993).

1997A similar situation was addressed in Jones v. Ryan, 987 F.2d 960 (3rd Cir.1993).

11997–1997
Lee v. State green
texapp · 1988
2 sentences

1992In support of its contention, the State relies on Lee v. State, 747 S.W.2d 57 (Tex.App.— Houston [1st] 1988) (pet. refd.).

1992In support of its contention, the State relies on Lee v. State, 747 S.W.2d 57 (Tex.App.—Houston [1st] 1988) (pet. ref’d.).

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

CA 56 (1928–2026) FL 37 (1967–2026) LA 26 (1941–2017) IL 25 (1981–2022) TX 23 (1974–2013) NY 21 (1980–2021) NJ 19 (1976–2025) GA 16 (1996–2017) OH 16 (1992–2022) MN 15 (1990–2019) MA 12 (1998–2025) MS 11 (1995–2024) NV 10 (2011–2019) UT 8 (1988–2014) PA 7 (1967–2018) MO 7 (1975–2018) WA 7 (2001–2018) SC 7 (1982–2025) IN 7 (1984–2015) DC 6 (1982–1997) AL 6 (1990–2003) AZ 5 (1915–1989) MI 4 (2015–2021) CT 4 (1999–2006) KY 3 (2003–2007) IA 3 (2017–2019) AR 3 (1997–2015) TN 3 (2007–2019) NC 3 (1975–1997) OR 2 (2024–2024) WI 2 (2004–2012) CO 2 (1985–2014) MD 2 (1989–1989) OK 2 (1994–1998)

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