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probable effect instruction in Texas

10 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1938–2025 3 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Russell v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 7 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2025
2 sentences

2018To determine whether an instruction is a comment on the weight of the evidence, the reviewing court is required “to assess the probable effect of the instruction on the jury in the context in which it was given.” O’Connell v. State, 17 S.W.3d 746, 748 (Tex. App.— Austin 2000, no pet.) (quoting Russell v. State, 749 S.W.2d 77, 79 (Tex. Crim.

2003Ann. art. 2.03(b) (Vernon 1977); Bethany v. State , 814 S.W.2d 455, 456 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, pet. ref'd). "[I]n determining whether an instruction is a comment on the weight of the evidence, [a reviewing court should] assess the probable effect of the instruction on the jury in the context in which it was given." O'Connell v. State , 17 S.W.3d 746, 748-49 (Tex. App.-Austin 2000, no pet.) (quoting Russell v. State , 749 S.W.2d 77, 79 (Tex. Crim.

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O'CONNELL v. Stategreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2025
2 sentences

2018To determine whether an instruction is a comment on the weight of the evidence, the reviewing court is required “to assess the probable effect of the instruction on the jury in the context in which it was given.” O’Connell v. State, 17 S.W.3d 746, 748 (Tex. App.— Austin 2000, no pet.) (quoting Russell v. State, 749 S.W.2d 77, 79 (Tex. Crim.

2003Ann. art. 2.03(b) (Vernon 1977); Bethany v. State , 814 S.W.2d 455, 456 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, pet. ref'd). "[I]n determining whether an instruction is a comment on the weight of the evidence, [a reviewing court should] assess the probable effect of the instruction on the jury in the context in which it was given." O'Connell v. State , 17 S.W.3d 746, 748-49 (Tex. App.-Austin 2000, no pet.) (quoting Russell v. State , 749 S.W.2d 77, 79 (Tex. Crim.

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Delapaz v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023O’Connell v. State, 17 S.W.3d 746, 748 (Tex. App.—Austin 2000, no pet.); Delapaz v. State, 228 S.W.3d 183, 212 (Tex. App.—Dallas 2007, pet. ref’d); see Russell, 749 S.W.2d at 79 .

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Bethany v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Ann. art. 2.03(b) (Vernon 1977); Bethany v. State , 814 S.W.2d 455, 456 (Tex. App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 1991, pet. ref'd). "[I]n determining whether an instruction is a comment on the weight of the evidence, [a reviewing court should] assess the probable effect of the instruction on the jury in the context in which it was given." O'Connell v. State , 17 S.W.3d 746, 748-49 (Tex. App.-Austin 2000, no pet.) (quoting Russell v. State , 749 S.W.2d 77, 79 (Tex. Crim.

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Parker v. Baileygreen
texcommnapp · 1929 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1938–1938
1 sentence

1938“The sacredness of the right to a jury trial and the delicacy of any fact inquiry as to the probable effect of the trial court’s misconduct, before the very judge against whom the complaint is made, renders the matter of such public concern as to be well within the legislative right to speak arbitrarily. * * * ” And, “the courts will not permit an inquiry into the probable effect of a violation of the statute.” Parker v. Bailey, Tex.Com.App., 15 S.W.2d 1033, 1035 (expressly approved by the Supreme Court).

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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 (2)

CaseCitedYears
Housing Authority of Birmingham Dist. v. Morris green
ala · 1943
2 sentences

1972When the purpose for which the Authority was created and the probable effect a rule of law similar to that applied to common carriers would have upon it are considered, it is readily apparent that this Court will not, by judicial fiat, impose a restriction upon the contracting power of appellee (Authority).” In Housing Authority of Birmingham Dist. v. Morris, 244 Ala. 557 , 14 So.2d 527, 1943 , the Supreme Court of Alabama held that the authority had been granted an element of sovereignty — the power of eminent domain — and the general principle that agreements exempting persons from liability

1972When the purpose for which the Authority was created and the probable effect a rule of law similar to that applied to common carriers would have upon it are considered, it is readily apparent that this Court will not, by judicial fiat, impose a restriction upon the contracting power of appellee (Authority).” In Housing Authority of Birmingham Dist. v. Morris, 244 Ala. 557 , 14 So.2d 527, 1943 , the Supreme Court of Alabama held that the authority had been granted an element of sovereignty — the power of eminent domain — and the general principle that agreements exempting persons from liability

11972–1972
Belser v. Achley neutral
texapp · 1933
1 sentence

1938When the fact is established it is conclusively presumed, by reason of the statute itself, that a fair trial has not been had and evidence should not be heard to the contrary.” In Belser v. Achley, Tex.Civ.App., 57 S.W.2d 278 , a like conclusion was reached by reason of oral instruction to the foreman of the jury not in the hearing of the other members.

11938–1938

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (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

ND 24 (1977–2023) CA 22 (1958–2025) TX 10 (1938–2025) KS 2 (1979–1983)

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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