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23 Texas opinions name it 5 courts 1976–2026 4 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Bell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2026
2 sentences

2026For this reason, “[i]t is not sufficient that appellant raise only a general constitutional doctrine in support of his request for relief.” Bell v. State, 90 S.W.3d 301, 305 (Tex. Crim.

2015“It is not sufficient that appellant raise only a general constitutional doctrine in support of his request for relief.” Bell v. State, 90 S.W.3d 301, 305 (Tex. Crim.

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Powell v. Texasgreen
scotus · 1968 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2022
2 sentences

2022The United States Supreme Court has “never articulated a general constitutional doctrine of mens rea.” Powell v. Texas, 392 U.S. 514, 535 (1968).

2021R.C. has not cited any authority finding that the Texas felony murder statute violates constitutional due process.4 The United States “Supreme Court ‘has never articulated a general constitutional doctrine of mens rea’ and we have found no authority that the Supreme Court has ever held a state criminal statute unconstitutional for lack of scienter.” Adams v. State, 357 S.W.3d 387, 389 (Tex. App.—Waco 2011, pet. ref’d) (quoting Powell v. Tex., 392 U.S. 514, 535 (1968)).

35
Rhoades v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2017
2 sentences

2017App. 2002) ("It is not sufficient that appellant raise only a general constitutional doctrine in support of his request for relief.") (citing Rhoades v. State , 934 S.W.2d 113 , 119 (Tex. Crim.

2003Rhoades v. State, 934 S.W.2d 113, 119 (Tex.Crim.App.1996).

23
United States v. Laniergreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See United States v. Lanier, 520 U.S. 259, 271 , 117 S.Ct. 1219, 1227 , 137 L.Ed.2d 432 (1997) (“ ‘The easiest cases don’t even arise.

2011See United States v. Lanier, 520 U.S. 259, 271 , 117 S.Ct. 1219, 1227 , 137 L.Ed.2d 432 (1997) (“ ‘The easiest cases don’t even arise.

22
International Shoe Co. v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1945 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1978–1982
2 sentences

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

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Tong v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Even when making a novel argument that has no authority directly on point, an appellant must still “ground his contention in analogous case law or provide the Court with the relevant jurisprudential framework for evaluating his claim.” Chuong Duong Tong v. State, 25 S.W.3d 707, 710 (Tex. Crim.

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Adams v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021R.C. has not cited any authority finding that the Texas felony murder statute violates constitutional due process.4 The United States “Supreme Court ‘has never articulated a general constitutional doctrine of mens rea’ and we have found no authority that the Supreme Court has ever held a state criminal statute unconstitutional for lack of scienter.” Adams v. State, 357 S.W.3d 387, 389 (Tex. App.—Waco 2011, pet. ref’d) (quoting Powell v. Tex., 392 U.S. 514, 535 (1968)).

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Lambert v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1958 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014FLEMING DISSENT — 8 applied to a person who had no actual knowledge of his duty to register and where no showing was made “of the probability of such knowledge.”36 “Engrained in our concept of due process,” the Court held, “is the requirement of notice.”37 Although notice is an important component of procedural due process in defending against a criminal charge, it is also a consideration in determining whether certain behavior can even be considered a criminal law violation.38 In Powell v. Texas, the Supreme Court recognized its holding in Lambert but nevertheless stated that the “Court has n

2014See also Smith, 361 U.S. at 150 (citing Lambert and observing that, while the States had the power to create strict-liability offenses, “there is precedent in this Court that this power is not without limitations”). 37 Lambert, 355 U.S. at 228 . 38 Id. 39 392 U.S. 514 , 535 & n.27 (1968). 40 Id. at 535 n.27. 41 Id. 42 Lambert, 355 U.S. at 228 .

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Smith v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1960 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See also Smith, 361 U.S. at 150 (citing Lambert and observing that, while the States had the power to create strict-liability offenses, “there is precedent in this Court that this power is not without limitations”). 37 Lambert, 355 U.S. at 228 . 38 Id. 39 392 U.S. 514 , 535 & n.27 (1968). 40 Id. at 535 n.27. 41 Id. 42 Lambert, 355 U.S. at 228 .

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Montana v. Egelhoffgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Powell v. Texas, 392 U.S. 514, 535 , 88 S.Ct. 2145 , 20 L.Ed.2d 1254 (1968); see also Montana v. Egelhoff, 518 U.S. 37, 56 , 116 S.Ct. 2013 , 135 L.Ed.2d 361 (1996) (“The doctrines of actus reus, mens rea, insanity, mistake, justification, and duress have historically provided the tools for a constantly shifting adjustment of the tension between the evolving aims of the criminal law and changing religious, moral, philosophical, and medical views of the nature of man.

2011Powell v. Texas, 392 U.S. 514, 535 , 88 S.Ct. 2145 , 20 L.Ed.2d 1254 (1968); see also Montana v. Egelhoff, 518 U.S. 37, 56 , 116 S.Ct. 2013 , 135 L.Ed.2d 361 (1996) (“The doctrines of actus reus, mens rea, insanity, mistake, justification, and duress have historically provided the tools for a constantly shifting adjustment of the tension between the evolving aims of the criminal law and changing religious, moral, philosophical, and medical views of the nature of man.

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Hai Hai Vuong v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002Rhoades v. State, 934 S.W.2d 113, 119 (Tex.Crim.App.1996), citing Vuong v. State, 830 S.W.2d 929, 940 (Tex.Crim.App.1992).

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Hoppenfeld v. Crookgreen
texapp · 1973 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976Hoppenfeld v. Crook, 498 S.W.2d 52, 56 (Tex. Civ.App. — Austin 1973, ref’d n.r.e.).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
Edwin B. H. Tower, Jr. v. Water Hammer Arrester Corp green
scotus · 1947
2 sentences

1997Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374, 377 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947). . 378 U.S. 368 , 84 S.Ct. 1774 , 12 L.Ed.2d 908 (1964). .

1979Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947), 16A C.J.S.

21979–1997
Louisiana Ex Rel. Francis v. Resweber green
scotus · 1947
2 sentences

1997Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374, 377 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947). . 378 U.S. 368 , 84 S.Ct. 1774 , 12 L.Ed.2d 908 (1964). .

1997Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374, 377 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947). . 378 U.S. 368 , 84 S.Ct. 1774 , 12 L.Ed.2d 908 (1964). .

21979–1997
Bartell v. Nierstheimer green
scotus · 1947
2 sentences

1997Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374, 377 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947). . 378 U.S. 368 , 84 S.Ct. 1774 , 12 L.Ed.2d 908 (1964). .

1979Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947), 16A C.J.S.

21979–1997
Cahoon v. United States neutral
scotus · 1947
2 sentences

1997Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374, 377 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947). . 378 U.S. 368 , 84 S.Ct. 1774 , 12 L.Ed.2d 908 (1964). .

1979Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947), 16A C.J.S.

21979–1997
Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court green
cal · 1969
2 sentences

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

21981–1982
Jackson v. Denno green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1997Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374, 377 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947). . 378 U.S. 368 , 84 S.Ct. 1774 , 12 L.Ed.2d 908 (1964). .

1997Francis v. Resweber, 329 U.S. 459, 465 , 67 S.Ct. 374, 377 , 91 L.Ed. 422 (1947), rehearing denied 330 U.S. 853 , 67 S.Ct. 673 , 91 L.Ed. 1295 (1947). . 378 U.S. 368 , 84 S.Ct. 1774 , 12 L.Ed.2d 908 (1964). .

11997–1997
Maufrais v. State green
tex · 1944
1 sentence

1985For example, because of this requirement, the Texas Supreme Court in Maufrais v. State, 180 S.W.2d 144 , 146 (Tex. 1944), held that article 7467a does not extend to the city of Austin because the city lacked the requisite population as of the 1920 census.

11985–1985
Quattrone v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

11982–1982
Cornelison v. Chaney green
cal · 1976
2 sentences

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

1982(Buckeye Boiler Co. v. Superior Court, supra, 71 Cal.2d 893 at p. 898 , 80 Cal.Rptr. 113 , 458 P.2d 57 ; Quattrone v. Superior Court (1975) 44 Cal.App.3d 296, 302 , 118 Cal.Rptr. 548 .) As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual so long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “... the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” (International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310, 316-317 , 66 S.Ct. 154, 158 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , 102 citations omitted; Corne

11982–1982
Kulko v. Superior Court of Cal., City and County of San Francisco green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

1982The California “effect” standard was before the court in Kulko v. California Superior Court, 436 U.S. 84 , 98 S.Ct. 1690 , 56 L.Ed.2d 132 (1978).

1982The California “effect” standard was before the court in Kulko v. California Superior Court, 436 U.S. 84 , 98 S.Ct. 1690 , 56 L.Ed.2d 132 (1978).

11982–1982
Hanson v. Denckla green
scotus · 1958
2 sentences

1978Sibley v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, 16 Cal.3d 442 , 128 Cal.Rptr. 34 , 546 P.2d 322 (Cal.Sup.1976), citing International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , and Hanson v. Denckla (1958) 357 U.S. 235 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 .

1978Sibley v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, 16 Cal.3d 442 , 128 Cal.Rptr. 34 , 546 P.2d 322 (Cal.Sup.1976), citing International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , and Hanson v. Denckla (1958) 357 U.S. 235 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 .

11978–1978
Sibley v. Superior Court green
cal · 1976
2 sentences

1978Sibley v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, 16 Cal.3d 442 , 128 Cal.Rptr. 34 , 546 P.2d 322 (Cal.Sup.1976), citing International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , and Hanson v. Denckla (1958) 357 U.S. 235 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 .

1978Sibley v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, 16 Cal.3d 442 , 128 Cal.Rptr. 34 , 546 P.2d 322 (Cal.Sup.1976), citing International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) 326 U.S. 310 , 66 S.Ct. 154 , 90 L.Ed. 95 , and Hanson v. Denckla (1958) 357 U.S. 235 , 78 S.Ct. 1228 , 2 L.Ed.2d 1283 .

11978–1978
Mitchim v. Mitchim green
tex · 1975
1 sentence

1978Mitchim v. Mitchim, 518 S.W.2d 362 (Tex.1975). *327 As a general constitutional principle, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual as long as he has such minimal contacts with the state that “. . . the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice’.” In those cases in which jurisdiction is based on the defendant’s occasional activities, it is essential in each case that there be some act by which the defendant purposefully avails itself of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum state, thus inv

11978–1978

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

CA 26 (1908–2015) TX 23 (1976–2026) MA 15 (1974–2023) NY 14 (1965–2025) IL 7 (1984–2008) LA 6 (1981–2022) AL 5 (1990–2013) UT 5 (1979–2015) IN 5 (1978–2012) KS 4 (2003–2022) OH 3 (1985–2013) MD 3 (1999–2009) ID 3 (1990–2011) GA 2 (1931–1979) MN 2 (1990–2024) FL 2 (1997–2012) NJ 2 (1981–2018) WA 2 (2009–2009) NV 2 (1978–2008) PA 2 (1980–2020) DC 2 (1972–2024) CT 2 (1979–2011)

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