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Davis motion in Texas

81 Texas opinions name it 4 courts 1972–2026 8 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 (64)

CaseFollowedCited
Davis v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2023
2 sentences

2019See id. at 826–27, 126 S. Ct. at 2276–77. 3 The record demonstrates that Duchesneau took Daughter’s phone from her while she was on the phone with the 911 operator. 8 After applying the Davis factors to the recording of Daughter’s call to 911, we conclude that the out-of-court statements on the 911 recording, when viewed objectively, were made informally under circumstances indicating that the primary purpose of the interrogation was to enable the police to meet an ongoing emergency, rather than to establish or prove past events potentially relevant to later criminal prosecution.

2019See id. at 826–27, 126 S. Ct. at 2276–77. 3 The record demonstrates that Duchesneau took Daughter’s phone from her while she was on the phone with the 911 operator. 8 After applying the Davis factors to the recording of Daughter’s call to 911, we conclude that the out-of-court statements on the 911 recording, when viewed objectively, were made informally under circumstances indicating that the primary purpose of the interrogation was to enable the police to meet an ongoing emergency, rather than to establish or prove past events potentially relevant to later criminal prosecution.

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Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2023
2 sentences

2023App. 2013); see also Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 ; Bowman, 533 S.W.3d at 349. 28 Consequently, the standard by which an attorney’s representation is measured recognizes the wide range of reasonable professional assistance that exists, so appellate courts indulge in a strong presumption that favors the attorney whose advice is the subject of a defendant’s ineffective assistance claim. 34 In deciding whether Davis was entitled to a new trial, the trial court could have reasonably concluded that for reasons of trial strategy, the attorney who represented Davis chose not to call the six character

2013See Strickland, 466 U.S. at 687-88, 694 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 .

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Davis v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2011 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015He also responds that no precedent in the relevant jurisdiction specifically authorized the search, which he contends is a necessary condition to applying the Davis exception.* See Davis, 131 S. Ct. at 2429 ; see also * Numerous federal courts of appeals have addressed how explicit or settled the appellate precedent must be to trigger the Davis exception.

2015He also responds that no precedent in the relevant jurisdiction specifically authorized the search, which he contends is a necessary condition to applying the Davis exception.* See Davis, 131 S. Ct. at 2429 ; see also * Numerous federal courts of appeals have addressed how explicit or settled the appellate precedent must be to trigger the Davis exception.

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State v. Cuong Phu Legreen
texcrimapp · 2015 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015The State concedes that, according to binding precedent, a “search warrant may not be procured lawfully by the use of illegally obtained information.” State v. Cuong Phu Le, 463 S.W.3d 872, 877 (Tex. Crim.

2015The State concedes that, according to binding precedent, a “search warrant may not be procured lawfully by the use of illegally obtained information.” State v. Cuong Phu Le, 463 S.W.3d 872, 877 (Tex. Crim.

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State of Texas v. Esparza, Carlosgreen
texcrimapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Esparza, 413 S.W.3d 81, 89 (Tex. Crim.

2015See State v. Esparza, 413 S.W.3d 81, 89 (Tex. Crim.

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State v. Savagegreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011See State v. Savage, 933 S.W.2d 497, 499 (Tex.Crim.App.1996) (holding reviewing court can look past labels and order granting motion for judgment non obstante veredicto was functional equivalent of granting of new trial, thereby allowing State to appeal); State v. Evans, 843 S.W.2d 576, 577-78 (Tex.Crim.App.1992) (holding motion to withdraw or reconsider plea should more aptly have been called a motion for new trial and order granting motion was functionally indistinguishable from order granting a new trial, thereby allowing State to appeal); State v. Boyd, 202 S.W.3d 393, 400 (Tex.App.-Dallas

2011See State v. Savage, 933 S.W.2d 497, 499 (Tex.Crim.App.1996) (holding reviewing court can look past labels and order granting motion for judgment non obstante veredicto was functional equivalent of granting of new trial, thereby allowing State to appeal); State v. Evans, 843 S.W.2d 576, 577-78 (Tex.Crim.App.1992) (holding motion to withdraw or reconsider plea should more aptly have been called a motion for new trial and order granting motion was functionally indistinguishable from order granting a new trial, thereby allowing State to appeal); State v. Boyd, 202 S.W.3d 393, 400 (Tex.App.-Dallas

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State v. Aguileragreen
texcrimapp · 2005 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2011
2 sentences

2011The trial court signed a second judgment imposing the twelve-year sentence on October 19, 2009. 1 “[A] trial court retains plenary power to modify its sentence if a motion for new trial or motion in arrest of judgment is filed within 30 days of sentencing.” 2 State v. Aguilera, 165 S.W.3d 695, 697-98 (Tex.Crim.App.2005).

2011The trial court signed a second judgment imposing the twelve-year sentence on October 19, 2009. [1] "[A] trial court retains plenary power to modify its sentence if a motion for new trial or motion in arrest of judgment is filed within 30 days of sentencing." [2] State v. Aguilera, 165 S.W.3d 695, 697-98 (Tex.Crim.App.2005).

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McDuff v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See McDuff v. State, 939 S.W.2d 607, 619 (Tex.Crim.App.1997). 7 .

2008See McDuff v. State, 939 S.W.2d 607, 619 (Tex. Crim.

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Mosley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Mosley, 983 S.W.2d at 256 ; York v. State, No. PD-1753-06, 2008 WL 2677368 , at *5 (Tex.Crim.App.

2008See Mosley, 983 S.W.2d at 256 ; York v. State, No. PD-1753-06, 2008 WL 2677368 , at *5 (Tex.Crim.App.

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Davis v. Alaskagreen
scotus · 1974 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010
2 sentences

2010In either case, it is error to exclude the impeachment evidence when a witness's "testimony [is] `crucial' and . . . there [is] a `real possibility' that pursuit of the excluded line of impeachment evidence would [do] `(serious) damage to the strength of the State's case.'" Id. (quoting Davis, 415 U.S. at 319 , 94 S.Ct. 1105 ).

2010In either case, it is error to exclude the impeachment evidence when a witness's "testimony [is] `crucial' and . . . there [is] a `real possibility' that pursuit of the excluded line of impeachment evidence would [do] `(serious) damage to the strength of the State's case.'" Id. (quoting Davis, 415 U.S. at 319 , 94 S.Ct. 1105 ).

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Davis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1994 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2009
2 sentences

2009Holmes , 547 U.S. at 329 B 331; Davis , 872 S.W.2d at 749 .

2003App.1994); Davis, 872 S.W.2d at 749 (holding factors that might undermine reliability did not outweigh evidence directly corroborating statement); Fonseca, 9 08 S.W.2d at 523 (holding trial court abused its discretion in excluding statements telling consistent story tending to exonerate defendant); see also State v. Blanco, 953 S.W.2d 799, 803 (TexApp. — Corpus Christi 1997, pet. ref d) (finding Brady violation by state in failing to turn over statement of third party that he, not defendant, was perpetrator, which was “strong evidence” for defendant). 12 Considering the Cunningham and Davis fa

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Hernandez v. Stategreen
texapp · 2017 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Hernandez v. State, 562 S.W.3d 500, 506 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, pet. filed) (collecting cases).

2019See Hernandez v. State, 562 S.W.3d 500, 506 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2017, pet. filed) (collecting cases).

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In Re ZLTgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165-66 (Tex. 2003).

2014See In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165-66 (Tex. 2003).

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Resendiz v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Resendiz v. State , 112 S.W.3d 541, 547 (Tex. Crim.

2009See Resendiz v. State, 112 S.W.3d 541, 547 (Tex. Crim.

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Jackson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1971 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Jackson v. State , 474 S.W.2d 237 (Tex. Crim.

2008Jackson v. State, 474 S.W.2d 237 (Tex. Crim.

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Keough v. Cyrus USA, Inc.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2018
2 sentences

2018App.--Waco 1981, writ ref'd n.r.e.)); see Keough v. [*19] Live Oak County during a week that was not Cyrus U.S.A., Inc., 204 S.W.3d 1, 5 (Tex. App.--Houston a jury week.

2010App. P. 33.1; Keough , 204 S.W.3d at 5 . [15] Davis’s motion to reinstate includes a notice of hearing for October 24, 2008.

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Davis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2017
2 sentences

2017Id.

2000See Davis v. State, 947 S.W.2d 240 (Tex.Crim.App.1997).

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BP America Production Co. v. Marshallgreen
tex · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Prod., 342 S.W.3d at 70 (proof of ouster requires proof of acts “that the possessor took to disseize other cotenants” (emphasis added)); Davis v. Carriker, 536 S.W.2d 246, 250 (Tex. App.— Amarillo 1976, writ ref’d n.r.e.) (“[I]t is well recognized that adverse possession must be established by the strength of Carriker’s title and not by any weakness in Davis’ claim of title.”).

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Davis v. Carrikergreen
texapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Prod., 342 S.W.3d at 70 (proof of ouster requires proof of acts “that the possessor took to disseize other cotenants” (emphasis added)); Davis v. Carriker, 536 S.W.2d 246, 250 (Tex. App.— Amarillo 1976, writ ref’d n.r.e.) (“[I]t is well recognized that adverse possession must be established by the strength of Carriker’s title and not by any weakness in Davis’ claim of title.”).

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Chesser v. LIFECARE MANAGEMENT SERVICESgreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See id. at 950 ; see also Chesser, 356 S.W.3d at 629 ; Reed, 117 S.W.3d at 409 ; Mills, 995 S.W.2d at 267–68.

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Denton Regional Medical Center v. LaCroixgreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Seizing upon our statement in LaCroix that the plaintiffs claimed “that the hospital had and breached a direct duty to [the patient] . . . [,] not that the hospital [had] negligently supervised [the] anesthesiologists and CRNAs,” 947 S.W.2d at 949 n.6, Harris attempts to distinguish Davis’s claim by portraying it as a negligent-supervision claim.

2024See id. at 950 ; see also Chesser, 356 S.W.3d at 629 ; Reed, 117 S.W.3d at 409 ; Mills, 995 S.W.2d at 267–68.

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Ex Parte Martinezgreen
texcrimapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Yet Davis’s trial attorney explained why he didn’t call Garrett in his affidavit and why he believed that strategy would either fail or “cause more harm than good.” According 29See Ex parte Martinez, 195 S.W.3d 713, 731 (Tex. Crim.

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Jones v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022“The trial court need never sort through challenged evidence in order to segregate the admissible from the excludable, nor is the trial court required to admit only the former part or exclude only the latter part.” Reyna, 168 S.W.3d at 178 (quoting Jones v. State, 843 S.W.2d 487, 492 (Tex. Crim.

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Almanza v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021While the evidence is considered as one of the factors in the Davis analysis as described in Almanza, see Almanza v. State, 686 S.W.2d 157, 174 (Tex. Crim.

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Apache Corporation v. Cathryn C. Davisgreen
texapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021In any event, as we observed in Alamo Heights, “[c]arrying out a previously planned 41 573 S.W.3d 475, 499 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] 2019) (substitute opinion). 42 Zimlich, 29 S.W.3d at 69 . 19 employment decision is no evidence of causation”, 43 even if the employment decision was “contemplated[] though not yet definitively determined”. 44 The court of appeals concluded: While not all factors courts use to assess evidence of but-for causation support Davis’s claim, the factors of timing, knowledge of the complaint by the decision- maker, evidence of a negative attitude by Ricotta toward

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Davis v. Stategreen
· 1890 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021App. 1985) (citing Davis v. State, 13 S.W. 994, 995 (1890)), this is not the traditional sufficiency of the evidence analysis of Jackson v. Virginia.

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Graylin Rusk v. Stategreen
texapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
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Simmons v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Carmona v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Davis v. Laredo Diesel, Inc.green
texapp · 1981 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Williams v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
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Zamorano v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Stock v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Balderas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
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Broussard v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
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Brown v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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20801, INC. v. Parkergreen
tex · 2008 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Mann Frankfort Stein & Lipp Advisors, Inc. v. Fieldinggreen
tex · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
INA of Texas v. Bryantgreen
tex · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's v. KKM INC.green
texapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
Davis v. Pate green
texapp · 1996
1 sentence

2024Id.

12024–2024
Reed v. Granbury Hospital Corp. green
texapp · 2003
1 sentence

2024See id. at 950 ; see also Chesser, 356 S.W.3d at 629 ; Reed, 117 S.W.3d at 409 ; Mills, 995 S.W.2d at 267–68.

12024–2024
Mills v. Angel green
texapp · 1999
1 sentence

2024See id. at 950 ; see also Chesser, 356 S.W.3d at 629 ; Reed, 117 S.W.3d at 409 ; Mills, 995 S.W.2d at 267–68.

12024–2024
Reyna v. State green
texcrimapp · 2005
1 sentence

2022“The trial court need never sort through challenged evidence in order to segregate the admissible from the excludable, nor is the trial court required to admit only the former part or exclude only the latter part.” Reyna, 168 S.W.3d at 178 (quoting Jones v. State, 843 S.W.2d 487, 492 (Tex. Crim.

12022–2022
City of Fort Worth v. Zimlich green
tex · 2000
12021–2021
Alaska Flight Services, LLC v. Dallas Central Appraisal District green
texapp · 2008
12020–2020
Davis v. State green
texapp · 2008
12016–2016
Morales v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
12016–2016
Amador v. State green
texcrimapp · 2007
12015–2015
Hedicke v. State green
texcrimapp · 1989
12015–2015
Bradley Ray McClintock v. State green
texapp · 2015
12015–2015
Leigh Gomer v. Altha/Ann Steinlage, Donald Davis and Ruby Davis green
texapp · 2013
12014–2014
Hays County v. Hays County Water Planning Partnership green
texapp · 2002
12014–2014
Flores v. State green
texapp · 2000
12011–2011
United States v. Scheffer green
scotus · 1998
12009–2009
Davis v. United States green
scotus · 1994
12008–2008

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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