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criminal trespass warning in Texas

17 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 2007–2026 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
Martinez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Id. 402, 611(b); see also Martinez v. State, 17 S.W.3d 677, 688 (Tex. 20 Crim.

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Douglas Lee McGowan v. Stategreen
texapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See McGowan, 375 S.W.3d at 591 ; Pomier v. State, 326 S.W.3d 373, 381 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, no pet.).

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Pomier v. Stategreen
texapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See McGowan, 375 S.W.3d at 591 ; Pomier v. State, 326 S.W.3d 373, 381 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2010, no pet.).

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Angelo R. Carrillo v. Stategreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Although these unpublished cases have no precedential value, we may take guidance from them “as an aid in developing reasoning that may be employed.” Carrillo v. State, 98 S.W.3d 789, 794 (Tex. App.—Amarillo 2003, pet. ref’d). 5

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Bader v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See Bader v. State, 15 S.W.3d 599, 606 (Tex.App. - Austin 2009). 6 Through his testimony, Appellant admitted that: Ø He had been served with the criminal trespass warning on September 27, 2013 (RR Vol. 4, P. 221). Ù He was arrested at the hospital on October 2 (RR Vol. 4, P. 221). Ú He returned as an act of civil disobedience (RR Vol. 4, P. 222). Û He returned to the hospital on the October 3, 2013, and was arrested again, all for the same reasons (RR Vol. 4, P. 223). ð He had received written notification not to return to the hospital (RR Vol. 4, P. 228).

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City of Chicago v. Moralesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015There is no independent review process of Mr. Jones’ decision. “[A]s the United States recognizes, the freedom to loiter for innocent purposes is part of the ‘liberty’ protected by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.” City of Chicago v. Morales, 527 U.S. 41, 53 (1999).

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In Re JPBgreen
tex · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See id. 1 For example, in response to whether Walls was cited with a criminal trespass warning by Temple Beth-El, Walls testified that she was issued a letter and asked not to return there.

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Freeman, Corey Thomasgreen
texcrimapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Discussion To determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a criminal conviction, a reviewing court must ask “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.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) (emphasis in original); see Thornton v. State, 425 S.W.3d 289, 303 (Tex.Crim.App.2014).

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Broussard v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Leah obtained a protective order, but she decided not to pursue any criminal charges against appellant because she and her family 13 See, e.g., Broussard, 910 S.W.2d at 956 (appellant’s prior assault conviction for hitting murder victim in the face with his fist, and her mother’s testimony that she was divorcing him because he beat her, were evidence supporting affirmative future dangerousness determination).

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SWEED v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012But this ―evidence‖—or lack of additional evidence linking Smith to the gun—as well as the remaining evidence in the record, is not more than a scintilla of evidence to support a lesser-included offense instruction on criminal trespass. 7 See Hall, 225 S.W.3d at 536 ; see also Sweed v. State, 351 S.W.3d 63, 68 (Tex. Crim.

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Goad, Joshua Leegreen
texcrimapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Goad, 354 S.W.3d at 447-48 (noting a defendant’s testimony that he lacked intent to commit a felony when entering another’s property would be sufficient to support a criminal trespass instruction as a lesser included offense of burglary of habitation).

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Moreno v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011App. 1991) (“Appellant testified that he did not intend to commit theft on the complainant’s property.”); Moreno v. State, 702 S.W.2d 636, 640 (Tex. Crim.

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Waddell v. Stategreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011A defendant’s testimony that he lacked intent to commit a felony when entering another’s property is sufficient to support a criminal trespass instruction.20 But we disagree 18 See Hampton, 109 S.W.3d at 441 . 19 Cf. Waddell v. State, 918 S.W.2d 91, 94 (Tex. App.—Austin 1996, no pet.) (holding that testimony about defendant’s statement that he was looking for his sister’s cat, combined with the defendant’s sister’s testimony that she sent him to look for her cat, rationally supported an inference that he lacked intent to commit theft). 20 See, e.g., Mitchell v. State, 807 S.W.2d 740, 742 (Tex.

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Mitchell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011A defendant’s testimony that he lacked intent to commit a felony when entering another’s property is sufficient to support a criminal trespass instruction.20 But we disagree 18 See Hampton, 109 S.W.3d at 441 . 19 Cf. Waddell v. State, 918 S.W.2d 91, 94 (Tex. App.—Austin 1996, no pet.) (holding that testimony about defendant’s statement that he was looking for his sister’s cat, combined with the defendant’s sister’s testimony that she sent him to look for her cat, rationally supported an inference that he lacked intent to commit theft). 20 See, e.g., Mitchell v. State, 807 S.W.2d 740, 742 (Tex.

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Franks v. Delaware green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2021Alleged material omissions In part of the second sub-point of his fourth point, Powell argues that the affidavit supporting the search warrant of his house contained material omissions and that the fruits of the search should have been excluded under Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154 , 98 S. Ct. 2674 (1978). 146 (1) Powell’s list of “omitted” information Powell asserts that the affidavit supporting the search warrant of his house omitted or misstated information (1) implicating a man named Dallas in Kasey’s disappearance; (2) that Kasey was not allowed on Powell’s property under a criminal tres

2021Alleged material omissions In part of the second sub-point of his fourth point, Powell argues that the affidavit supporting the search warrant of his house contained material omissions and that the fruits of the search should have been excluded under Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154 , 98 S. Ct. 2674 (1978). 146 (1) Powell’s list of “omitted” information Powell asserts that the affidavit supporting the search warrant of his house omitted or misstated information (1) implicating a man named Dallas in Kasey’s disappearance; (2) that Kasey was not allowed on Powell’s property under a criminal tres

22021–2021
in the Interest of N.L.D., a Child green
texapp · 2013
1 sentence

2020Consequently, I do not believe that her failures were so serious as to “indicate the existing parent child relationship is not a proper one.” E.W., 494 S.W.3d at 300 (quoting N.L.D., 412 S.W.3d at 818–19).

12020–2020
in the Interest of E.W., a Child green
texapp · 2015
1 sentence

2020Consequently, I do not believe that her failures were so serious as to “indicate the existing parent child relationship is not a proper one.” E.W., 494 S.W.3d at 300 (quoting N.L.D., 412 S.W.3d at 818–19).

12020–2020
Thomas v. State green
texcrimapp · 2014
1 sentence

2015Id.

12015–2015
Johnson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2012
1 sentence

2014Specifically, Appellant asserts that Appellant and his witnesses testified that Appellant lived “at the South Green Street apartment even after the criminal trespass warning and well past the date of the indictment.” Finally, Appellant cites Johnson v. State, 364 S.W.3d 292 (Tex.Crim.App.2012), for the proposition that there was a fatal variance between the allegations in the charging instrument and the evidence adduced at trial.

12014–2014
Jackson v. Virginia red
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2014Discussion To determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a criminal conviction, a reviewing court must ask “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.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) (emphasis in original); see Thornton v. State, 425 S.W.3d 289, 303 (Tex.Crim.App.2014).

2014Discussion To determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a criminal conviction, a reviewing court must ask “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.” Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) (emphasis in original); see Thornton v. State, 425 S.W.3d 289, 303 (Tex.Crim.App.2014).

12014–2014
Clister Ray Thomas v. State green
texapp · 2013
1 sentence

2014The court of appeals went on to say in reference to the criminal-trespass warning that, “if anything, the evidence proves that [Appellant] had no expectation or intention to change his address....” Id.

12014–2014
Reno v. Flores green
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

2013In 2007, Sanderson was arrested for providing Rollins with false identification, and Rollins also admitted 7 “The test of whether a regulation which does not affect a fundamental right violates substantive due process is whether the government was acting in pursuit of permissible state objectives and, if so, whether the means adopted were reasonably related to accomplishment of these objectives.” Anthony, 209 S.W.3d at 305–06 (citing Reno v. Flores, 507 U.S. 292 (1993); Littlefield v. Forney Indep.

12013–2013
Anthony v. State green
texapp · 2006
1 sentence

2013In 2007, Sanderson was arrested for providing Rollins with false identification, and Rollins also admitted 7 “The test of whether a regulation which does not affect a fundamental right violates substantive due process is whether the government was acting in pursuit of permissible state objectives and, if so, whether the means adopted were reasonably related to accomplishment of these objectives.” Anthony, 209 S.W.3d at 305–06 (citing Reno v. Flores, 507 U.S. 292 (1993); Littlefield v. Forney Indep.

12013–2013
Hall v. State green
texcrimapp · 2007
1 sentence

2012But this ―evidence‖—or lack of additional evidence linking Smith to the gun—as well as the remaining evidence in the record, is not more than a scintilla of evidence to support a lesser-included offense instruction on criminal trespass. 7 See Hall, 225 S.W.3d at 536 ; see also Sweed v. State, 351 S.W.3d 63, 68 (Tex. Crim.

12012–2012
Hampton v. State green
texcrimapp · 2003
1 sentence

2011A defendant’s testimony that he lacked intent to commit a felony when entering another’s property is sufficient to support a criminal trespass instruction.20 But we disagree 18 See Hampton, 109 S.W.3d at 441 . 19 Cf. Waddell v. State, 918 S.W.2d 91, 94 (Tex. App.—Austin 1996, no pet.) (holding that testimony about defendant’s statement that he was looking for his sister’s cat, combined with the defendant’s sister’s testimony that she sent him to look for her cat, rationally supported an inference that he lacked intent to commit theft). 20 See, e.g., Mitchell v. State, 807 S.W.2d 740, 742 (Tex.

12011–2011
Felder v. State green
texcrimapp · 1992
1 sentence

2007Additionally, the State’s comment was made in response to claims in Appellant’s argument that he was not guilty because he had not been immediately arrested, but instead had merely received a criminal trespass warning. (footnote: 9) Within this context, the prejudicial effect of the challenged reference was minimal, in that the jury already had Officer Laurie’s explanation regarding why Appellant was not immediately arrested. (footnote: 10) See Hawkins , 135 S.W.3d at 77 ; Felder , 848 S.W.2d at 94-95 .

12007–2007
Hawkins v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
1 sentence

2007Additionally, the State’s comment was made in response to claims in Appellant’s argument that he was not guilty because he had not been immediately arrested, but instead had merely received a criminal trespass warning. (footnote: 9) Within this context, the prejudicial effect of the challenged reference was minimal, in that the jury already had Officer Laurie’s explanation regarding why Appellant was not immediately arrested. (footnote: 10) See Hawkins , 135 S.W.3d at 77 ; Felder , 848 S.W.2d at 94-95 .

12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 30.05 (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 17 (2007–2026) KY 4 (1985–2026) IN 4 (1981–2013) GA 3 (2008–2019) NM 3 (2008–2022) AZ 3 (2014–2023)

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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