traveling defense in Texas

13 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2022 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 (10)

Case	Followed	Cited
Matocha v. Stategreen texapp · 1994 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 2 sentences 2005See Matocha v. State , 890 S.W.2d 144, 146-47 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 1994, pet. ref’d) (op. on reh’g). 2005See Matocha v. State, 890 S.W.2d 144, 146-47 (TexApp.-Texarkana 1994, pet. refd) (op. on reh’g).	3	3
Ayesh v. Stategreen texapp · 1987 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–2009 2 sentences 2009The Austin Court of Appeals observed that the traveling exception generally “applies to persons on a journey which takes them some distance from their home in excess of 35 miles, or 40 miles, and the trip must typically be overnight.” Ayesh, 734 S.W.2d at 108 (citations omitted). 2009The Austin Court of Appeals observed that the traveling exception generally "applies to persons on a journey which takes them some distance from their home in excess of 35 miles, or 40 miles, and the trip must typically be overnight." Ayesh, 734 S.W.2d at 108 (citations omitted).	2	5
George v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1921 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–2008 2 sentences 2008App. 1921), George v. State, 234 S.W. 87, 89 (Tex. Crim. 2008App. 1921), George v. State , 234 S.W. 87, 89 (Tex. Crim.	2	3
Sanchez v. Stategreen texapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 1 sentence 2022See Sumrall v. State, No. 12- 20-00215-CR, 2021 WL 4057247 , *7 (Tex. App.—Tyler Aug. 25, 2021, no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication); see also Sanchez v. State, 122 S.W.3d 347, 355 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2003, pet. ref’d).	1	1
Soderman v. Stategreen texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021Soderman v. State, 915 S.W.2d 605, 609 (Tex. App.–Houston [14th Dist.] 1996, pet. ref’d, untimely filed).	1	1
Illingworth v. Stategreen texapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007See id. at 665-66. 2007See Illingworth v. State , 156 S.W.3d 662, 664 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2005, no pet.).	1	1
Jackson v. Virginiared scotus · 1979 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 2 sentences 2007See Jackson , 443 U.S. at 319 , 99 S. Ct. at 2789 ; Hampton , 165 S.W.3d at 693 . 2007See Jackson , 443 U.S. at 319 , 99 S. Ct. at 2789 ; Hampton , 165 S.W.3d at 693 .	1	1
Maxwell v. Stategreen tex · 1873 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 2 sentences 1995In Maxwell v. State, 38 Tex. 170, 171 (1873), the Texas Supreme Court held, "the act prohibiting the carrying of deadly weapons was not intended to prevent persons traveling in buggies or carriages upon the public highway from placing arms in their vehicles for self-defense." [5] See, Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 S.W. 54 (App. 1926) (Defendant who traveled 175 miles from Austin to Houston was traveling because the purpose of the traveling defense was to allow persons to protect themselves on the public highways.). 1995In Maxwell v. State, 38 Tex. 170, 171 (1873), the Texas Supreme Court held, “the act prohibiting the carrying of deadly weapons was not intended to prevent persons traveling in buggies or carriages upon the public highway from placing arms in their vehicles for self-defense.” 5 See, Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 S.W. 54 (App. 1926) (Defendant who traveled 175 miles from Austin to Houston was traveling because the purpose of the traveling defense was to allow persons to protect themselves on the public highways.).	1	1
Williams v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1914 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1
Allen v. Stategreen texcrimapp · 1967 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Impson, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (17)

Case	Cited	Years
Wortham v. State green texcrimapp · 1923 2 sentences 2008This Court has previously observed that the traveling exception generally “applies to persons on a journey which takes them some distance from their home in excess of 35 miles, or 40 miles, and the trip must 24 typically be overnight.” Ayesh, 734 S.W.2d at 108 (citing Wortham v. State, 252 S.W. 1063 , 1064 (Tex. Crim. 2008This Court has previously observed that the traveling exception generally "applies to persons on a journey which takes them some distance from their home in excess of 35 miles, or 40 miles, and the trip must typically be overnight." Ayesh , 734 S.W.2d at 108 (citing Wortham v. State , 252 S.W. 1063 , 1064 (Tex. Crim.	3	1995–2008
Vogt v. State green texcrimapp · 1953 2 sentences 1994The traveling exception has been applied to a journey from the home in excess of thirty-five miles 4 and in excess of forty miles. 5 The State has urged that the Court in Vogt v. State, 159 Tex.Crim. 211 , 258 S.W.2d 795, 796 , cert. denied, 346 U.S. 901 , 74 S.Ct. 221 , 98 L.Ed. 401 (1953), had held that an overnight stay was a prerequisite for qualifying under the traveler’s exception. 1994The traveling exception has been applied to a journey from the home in excess of thirty-five miles 4 and in excess of forty miles. 5 The State has urged that the Court in Vogt v. State, 159 Tex.Crim. 211 , 258 S.W.2d 795, 796 , cert. denied, 346 U.S. 901 , 74 S.Ct. 221 , 98 L.Ed. 401 (1953), had held that an overnight stay was a prerequisite for qualifying under the traveler’s exception.	2	1994–1995
Williams v. State green texapp · 2001 1 sentence 2015But in Barron, the evidence are inapposite, because in each, the State proved as a established as a matter of law that Barron sought an matter of law that the defendant could not lawfully explanation or discussion of differences with the carry a gun. complainant while illegally carrying a handgun; there was “no evidence presented at trial to establish that [Barron] qualified for the traveling exception or that he held a *15 In sum, the trial court’s erroneous charge caused license to carry the handgun used in the shooting.” Id.	1	2015–2015
Hampton v. State green texcrimapp · 2005 1 sentence 2007See Jackson , 443 U.S. at 319 , 99 S. Ct. at 2789 ; Hampton , 165 S.W.3d at 693 .	1	2007–2007
Waddell v. State green tex · 1873 2 sentences 1995Further, in Waddell v. State, 37 Tex. 354 (1872), the Texas Supreme Court equated "traveling" with a day long journey: Persons living remote from their county seats or market towns, where a day's journey going and coming is required, and where often, from the necessities of business, even a portion of the night is used, should be regarded as within the meaning of [the traveling defense]. 1995Further, in Waddell v. State, 37 Tex. 354 (1872), the Texas Supreme Court equated “traveling” with a day long journey: Persons living remote from their county seats or market towns, where a day’s journey going and coming is required, and where often, from the necessities of business, even a portion of the night is used, should be regarded as within the meaning of [the traveling defense].	1	1995–1995
Smith v. State green texcrimapp · 1982 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Impson, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Stilly v. State green texapp · 1889 2 sentences 1995Our later interpretations of the traveling defense are consistent with Waddell. 575 Stilly, 11 S.W. 458 (Defendant who traveled fifty miles may carry his weapon.); Impson, 19 S.W. 677 (Defendant who carried his weapon sixty miles for repair was traveling.); Thomas v. State, 37 Tex.Crim. 142 , 38 S.W. 1011 (App.1897) (Defendant who carried his weapon on a train from Brownwood to Ft. 1995*Stilly, 11 S.W. 458 (Defendant who traveled fifty miles may carry his weapon.); Impson, 19 S.W. 677 (Defendant who carried his weapon sixty miles for repair was traveling.); Thomas v. State, 37 Tex.Crim. 142 , 38 S.W. 1011 (App.1897) (Defendant who carried his weapon on a train from Brownwood to Ft.	1	1995–1995
Kiles v. State green texcrimapp · 1966 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Impson, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Witt v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1921 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Grant v. State green texcrimapp · 1928 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Thomas v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1897 2 sentences 1995Our later interpretations of the traveling defense are consistent with Waddell. 575 Stilly, 11 S.W. 458 (Defendant who traveled fifty miles may carry his weapon.); Impson, 19 S.W. 677 (Defendant who carried his weapon sixty miles for repair was traveling.); Thomas v. State, 37 Tex.Crim. 142 , 38 S.W. 1011 (App.1897) (Defendant who carried his weapon on a train from Brownwood to Ft. 1995Our later interpretations of the traveling defense are consistent with Waddell. 575 Stilly, 11 S.W. 458 (Defendant who traveled fifty miles may carry his weapon.); Impson, 19 S.W. 677 (Defendant who carried his weapon sixty miles for repair was traveling.); Thomas v. State, 37 Tex.Crim. 142 , 38 S.W. 1011 (App.1897) (Defendant who carried his weapon on a train from Brownwood to Ft.	1	1995–1995
Williams v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1903 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Hickman v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1913 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Hall v. State green texcrimapp · 1925 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Christian v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1926 2 sentences 1995In Maxwell v. State, 38 Tex. 170, 171 (1873), the Texas Supreme Court held, “the act prohibiting the carrying of deadly weapons was not intended to prevent persons traveling in buggies or carriages upon the public highway from placing arms in their vehicles for self-defense.” 5 See, Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 S.W. 54 (App. 1926) (Defendant who traveled 175 miles from Austin to Houston was traveling because the purpose of the traveling defense was to allow persons to protect themselves on the public highways.). 1995In Maxwell v. State, 38 Tex. 170, 171 (1873), the Texas Supreme Court held, “the act prohibiting the carrying of deadly weapons was not intended to prevent persons traveling in buggies or carriages upon the public highway from placing arms in their vehicles for self-defense.” 5 See, Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 S.W. 54 (App. 1926) (Defendant who traveled 175 miles from Austin to Houston was traveling because the purpose of the traveling defense was to allow persons to protect themselves on the public highways.).	1	1995–1995
Mayfield v. State neutral texcrimapp · 1914 2 sentences 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289 1995See, Stilly, supra; Campbell v. State, supra; Imp-son, supra; Bain, supra; Williams v. State, 44 Tex.Crim. 494 , 72 S.W. 380 (App.1903); Hickman v. State, 71 Tex.Crim. 483 , 160 S.W. 382 (App.1913); Williams v. State, 74 Tex.Crim. 639 , 169 S.W. 1154 (App.1914); Mayfield v. State, 75 Tex.Crim. 103 , 170 S.W. 308 (App.1914); Witt v. State, 89 Tex.Crim. 368 , 231 S.W. 395 (App.1921); George v. State, 234 S.W. 87 (Tex.Cr.App.1921); Wortham v. State, 95 Tex.Crim. 135 , 252 S.W. 1063 (App.1923); Hall v. State, 102 Tex. Crim. 329 , 277 S.W. 129 (App.1925); Christian v. State, 105 Tex.Crim. 562 , 289	1	1995–1995
Vogt v. Texas green scotus · 1953 2 sentences 1994The traveling exception has been applied to a journey from the home in excess of thirty-five miles 4 and in excess of forty miles. 5 The State has urged that the Court in Vogt v. State, 159 Tex.Crim. 211 , 258 S.W.2d 795, 796 , cert. denied, 346 U.S. 901 , 74 S.Ct. 221 , 98 L.Ed. 401 (1953), had held that an overnight stay was a prerequisite for qualifying under the traveler’s exception. 1994The traveling exception has been applied to a journey from the home in excess of thirty-five miles [4] and in excess of forty miles. [5] The State has urged that the Court in Vogt v. State, 159 Tex.Crim. 211 , 258 S.W.2d 795, 796 , cert. denied, 346 U.S. 901 , 74 S.Ct. 221 , 98 L.Ed. 401 (1953), had held that an overnight stay was a prerequisite for qualifying under the traveler's exception.	1	1994–1994

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TX § Tex. Penal Code § 46.02 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 46.15 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 2.03 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 46.01 (4)

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