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Gollihar standard in Texas

17 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 2002–2015 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Dingler v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006However, the rule of idem sonans, that a misspelling is not fatal if it sounds like the correct name and thus sufficiently identifies the victim so that the defendant is not misled to his prejudice, see Dingler v. State , 705 S.W.2d 144, 145 (Tex. Crim.

2006However, the rule of idem sonans, that a misspelling is not fatal if it sounds like the correct name and thus sufficiently identifies the victim so that the defendant is not misled to his prejudice, see Dingler v. State, 705 S.W.2d 144, 145 (Tex.Crim.App.1984), harmonizes with the holding of Gollihar that a variance is not fatal unless if it is material and prejudices the defendant’s substantial rights. 5 .

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Arellano v. Stategreen
texapp · 2001 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Arellano v. State , 54 S.W.3d 391, 395 (Tex. App.--Waco 2001, pet. ref'd) (citing Gollihar for proposition that variance between victim's name in indictment and proof at trial may be fatal, and stating that misspelling is not fatal if within idem sonans); see also Sanchez v. State , No. 07-02-0287-CR, 2004 Tex. App. LEXIS 4440 , at *5 (Tex. App.--Amarillo May 17, 2004, no pet.) (not designated for publication) (discussing idem sonans and stating that consideration of sufficiency of evidence must involve Gollihar inquiry into materiality of name variance).

2006See Arellano v. State, 54 S.W.3d 391, 395 (Tex.App.-Waco 2001, *921 pet. ref'd) (citing Gollihar for proposition that variance between victim’s name in indictment and proof at trial may be fatal, and stating that misspelling is not fatal if within idem sonans); see also Sanchez v. State, No. 07-02-0287-CR, 2004 WL 1093719 , at 1, 2004 Tex. App. LEXIS 4440 , at *5 (Tex.App.-Amarillo May 17, 2004, no pet.) (not designated for publication) (discussing idem sonans and stating that consideration of sufficiency of evidence must involve Gollihar inquiry into materiality of name variance).

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Anderson v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. (holding that variance in model number of go-cart alleged in indictment and model number actually proved was not material in theft prosecution).

2015See id. (holding that variance in model number of go-cart alleged in indictment and model number actually proved was not material in theft prosecution).

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Gollihar v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2001 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2015And quite correctly, this Court, citing that footnote, recognized Due Process demands sufficiency of the evidence be assessed in view of the trial court's charge to the jury (which of course must track the indictment): Gollihar's' standard of measuring evidentiary sufficiency against the "elements of the offense as defined by the hypothetically correct jury charge for the case" clearly is not the same as the Jackson v. Virginia standard of measuring evidentiary sufficiency against the "substantive elements of the criminal offense as defined by state law." Compare Jackson, 99 S.Ct. at 2792 fn.

2002Gollihar’s standard of measuring evidentiary sufficiency against the “elements of the offense as defined by the hypothetically correct jury charge for the case” clearly is not the same as the Jackson v. Virginia standard of measuring evidentiary sufficiency against the “substantive elements of the criminal offense as defined by state law.” Compare Jackson, 99 S.Ct. at 2792 fn. 16, with, Gollihar, 46 S.W.3d at 255 .

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Jackson v. Virginiared
scotus · 1979 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2015
2 sentences

2015And quite correctly, this Court, citing that footnote, recognized Due Process demands sufficiency of the evidence be assessed in view of the trial court's charge to the jury (which of course must track the indictment): Gollihar's' standard of measuring evidentiary sufficiency against the "elements of the offense as defined by the hypothetically correct jury charge for the case" clearly is not the same as the Jackson v. Virginia standard of measuring evidentiary sufficiency against the "substantive elements of the criminal offense as defined by state law." Compare Jackson, 99 S.Ct. at 2792 fn.

2005In Fuller v. State, 73 S.W.3d 250, 252 (Tex.Crim.App.2002), the Court of Criminal Appeals recognized that the Gollihar standard was clearly not the same as the Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) standard of measuring evidence sufficiency against the substantive elements of the criminal offense as defined by state law. 10 .

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Rodgers v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Id. at 853-854; Rodgers v. State, 205 S.W.3d 525, 528 (Tex.Crim.App.2006); Russeau, 171 S.W.3d at 883 .

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Fuller v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005In Fuller v. State, 73 S.W.3d 250, 252 (Tex.Crim.App.2002), the Court of Criminal Appeals recognized that the Gollihar standard was clearly not the same as the Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) standard of measuring evidence sufficiency against the substantive elements of the criminal offense as defined by state law. 10 .

2005In Fuller v. State, 73 S.W.3d 250, 252 (Tex.Crim.App.2002), the Court of Criminal Appeals recognized that the Gollihar standard was clearly not the same as the Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 319 , 99 S.Ct. 2781 , 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979) standard of measuring evidence sufficiency against the substantive elements of the criminal offense as defined by state law. 10 .

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In Re MCLgreen
texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004App. 1975) (physical pain when briefcase grabbed, arm twisted back leaving small bruise); Salley v. State, 25 S.W.3d 878, 881 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, no pet.) (police officer found appellant crying and in pain, her hair was “messed up in back,” and she said defendant hit her in the head with his fist; sufficient evidence to show bodily injury); cf. In re M.C.L., 110 S.W.3d 591, 600 (Tex. App.—Austin 2003, no pet.) (evidence insufficient to show bodily injury from juvenile kicking officer when only evidence of injury to officer was cuts from glass shards from juvenile breaking win

2004App. 1975) (physical pain when briefcase grabbed, arm twisted back leaving small bruise); Salley v. State, 25 S.W.3d 878, 881 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, no pet.) (police officer found appellant crying and in pain, her hair was “messed up in back,” and she said defendant hit her in the head with his fist; sufficient evidence to show bodily injury); cf. In re M.C.L., 110 S.W.3d 591, 600 (Tex. App.—Austin 2003, no pet.) (evidence insufficient to show bodily injury from juvenile kicking officer when only evidence of injury to officer was cuts from glass shards from juvenile breaking win

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Salley v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004App. 1975) (physical pain when briefcase grabbed, arm twisted back leaving small bruise); Salley v. State, 25 S.W.3d 878, 881 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, no pet.) (police officer found appellant crying and in pain, her hair was “messed up in back,” and she said defendant hit her in the head with his fist; sufficient evidence to show bodily injury); cf. In re M.C.L., 110 S.W.3d 591, 600 (Tex. App.—Austin 2003, no pet.) (evidence insufficient to show bodily injury from juvenile kicking officer when only evidence of injury to officer was cuts from glass shards from juvenile breaking win

2004App. 1975) (physical pain when briefcase grabbed, arm twisted back leaving small bruise); Salley v. State, 25 S.W.3d 878, 881 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2000, no pet.) (police officer found appellant crying and in pain, her hair was “messed up in back,” and she said defendant hit her in the head with his fist; sufficient evidence to show bodily injury); cf. In re M.C.L., 110 S.W.3d 591, 600 (Tex. App.—Austin 2003, no pet.) (evidence insufficient to show bodily injury from juvenile kicking officer when only evidence of injury to officer was cuts from glass shards from juvenile breaking win

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Ex Parte Bailey v. State green
texcrimapp · 2002
2 sentences

2010The dissent relies primarily on Bailey v. State, 87 S.W.3d 122 (Tex.Crim.App.2002), to argue the variance is material under the double-jeopardy prong of the Gollihar test.

2010The dissent relies primarily on Bailey v. State, 87 S.W.3d 122 (Tex.Crim.App.2002), to argue the variance is material under the double-jeopardy prong of the Gollihar test.

12010–2010
Russeau v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2010Id. at 853-854; Rodgers v. State, 205 S.W.3d 525, 528 (Tex.Crim.App.2006); Russeau, 171 S.W.3d at 883 .

12010–2010
Malik v. State green
texcrimapp · 1997
2 sentences

2005Id. at 253 (citing Malik v. State, 953 S.W.2d 234 (Tex. Crim. App. 1987)).

2005Id. at 253 (citing Malik v. State, 953 S.W.2d 234 (Tex. Crim. App. 1987)).

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 151.002 (3) TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 165.151 (3) TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 165.152 (3) TX § Tex. Occ. Code § 165.153 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.021 (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

TX 17 (2002–2015) AZ 2 (2015–2023)

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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