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argument constitutes reversible error in Texas

48 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1937–2018 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Borjan v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 14 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2018
2 sentences

2018Jackson, 17 S.W.3d at 673-74 ; see also Borjan v. State, 787 S.W.2d 53, 56-57 (Tex.Crim.App. 1990) (an improper argument constitutes reversible error when, in light of the record as a whole, it is extreme or manifestly improper, violates a mandatory statute, or injects new facts harmful to the accused into the trial proceedings).

2016Id. at 673-74 ; see also Borjan v. State, 787 S.W.2d 53, 56-57 (Tex.Crim.App. 1990) (an improper argument constitutes reversible error when, in light of the record as a whole, it is extreme or manifestly improper, violates a mandatory statute, or injects new facts harmful to the accused into the trial proceedings).

1314
Thompson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1972 · cited in 9 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1973–1996
2 sentences

1982In holding the comment improper, the Court of Criminal Appeals set out the standard found in Thompson v. State, 480 S.W.2d 624 (Tex.Cr.App.1972), as follows: The test as to whether an improper argument constitutes reversible error is whether, (1) the argument is manifestly improper, harmful and prejudicial, or (2) it is violative of a statute or, (3) it injects a new and harmful fact into the case.

1980In Thompson v. State, 480 S.W.2d 624, 630 (Tex.Cr.App.1972), this Court stated the following rule: The test as to whether an improper argument constitutes reversible error is whether, (1) the argument is manifestly improper, harmful and prejudicial, or (2) it is violative of a statute or, (3) it injects a new and harmful fact into the case.

69
Spaulding v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1974 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1988
2 sentences

1988Spaulding v. State, 505 S.W.2d 919, 922 (Tex.Crim.App.1974).

1985The court in Spaulding v. State, 505 S.W.2d 919, 922 (Tex.Crim.App.1974), stated the pertinent standard of review: The test as to whether an improper argument constitutes reversible error is whether, (1) the argument is manifestly improper, harmful and prejudicial, or (2) it is violative of a statute or, (3) it injects a new and harmful fact into the case.

33
Guidry v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, Guidry v. State, 9 S.W.3d 133 (Tex. Crim.

2015See, Guidry v. State, 9 S.W.3d 133 (Tex. Crim.

22
Ponce v. Stategreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Id.; Ponce v. State, 299 S.W.3d 167, 174-75 (Tex.App.-Eastland 2009, no pet.).

2012Id.; Ponce v. State, 299 S.W.3d 167, 174-75 (Tex.App.—Eastland 2009, no pet.).

22
Poole v. Stategreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000App. 1990); see Poole v. State , 974 S.W.2d 892, 904 (Tex. App.--Austin 1998, no pet.).

2000However, this conclusion does not end our analysis. *598 “An improper argument constitutes reversible error when in light of the record as a whole it was extreme or manifestly improper, violative of a mandatory statute, or injected new facts harmful to the accused into the trial proceedings.” Borjan v. State, 787 S.W.2d 53, 57 (Tex.Crim.App.1990); see Poole v. State, 974 S.W.2d 892, 904 (Tex.App.—Austin 1998, no pet.).

22
Todd v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1980 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Thompson v. State, 480 S.W.2d 624, 630 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Briddle v. State, 742 S.W.2d 379, 389-390 (Tex.Cr.App.1987) (quoting Todd v. State, 598 S.W.2d 286, 297 (Tex.Cr.App.1980)).

1996Thompson v. State, 480 S.W.2d 624, 630 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Briddle v. State, 742 S.W.2d 379, 389-390 (Tex.Cr.App.1987) (quoting Todd v. State, 598 S.W.2d 286, 297 (Tex.Cr.App.1980)).

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Ramos v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1967 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1974–1976
2 sentences

1976One is articulated in Ramos v. State, 419 S.W.2d 359, 368 (Tex.Cr.App. 1967): "`If the prosecutor's remark can be interpreted as an expression of his personal opinion of the guilt of the appellant, then such argument would be improper.

1976One is articulated in Ramos v. State, 419 S.W.2d 359, 368 (Tex.Cr.App.1967): “ ‘If the prosecutor’s remark can be interpreted as an expression of his personal opinion of the guilt of the appellant, then such argument would be improper.

22
Wilson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1996 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2006
2 sentences

2006A different question would be presented if the prosecutor had, for example, named the former teacher and asked the jury members to recall their trust and respect for him. (6) Secondly, as noted in Wilson , our determination of whether an improper argument constitutes reversible error depends on whether it "injects a new and harmful fact into the case." 938 S.W.2d at 59 .

2004A different question would be presented if the prosecutor had, for example, named the former teacher and asked the jury members to recall their trust and respect for him. (6) Secondly, as noted in Wilson , our determination of whether an improper argument constitutes reversible error depends on whether it "injects a new and harmful fact into the case." 938 S.W.2d at 59 .

15
Briddle v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996Thompson v. State, 480 S.W.2d 624, 630 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Briddle v. State, 742 S.W.2d 379, 389-390 (Tex.Cr.App.1987) (quoting Todd v. State, 598 S.W.2d 286, 297 (Tex.Cr.App.1980)).

1996Thompson v. State, 480 S.W.2d 624, 630 (Tex.Cr.App.1972); Briddle v. State, 742 S.W.2d 379, 389-390 (Tex.Cr.App.1987) (quoting Todd v. State, 598 S.W.2d 286, 297 (Tex.Cr.App.1980)).

12
Hernandez v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Hernandez v. State , 819 S.W.2d 806, 820 (Tex. Crim.

11
Colley v. Stategreen
texapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996McKay v. State, 707 S.W.2d 23, 36 (Tex.Crim.App.1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 871 , 107 S.Ct. 239 , 93 L.Ed.2d 164 (1986); Colley v. State, 893 S.W.2d 298, 301 (Tex. App. — Houston [1st Dist.] 1995, pet. refd).

11
Johnson v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996In support of this claim appellant relies on Johnson v. State, 662 S.W.2d 368, 369-70 (Tex.Crim.

1996In support of this claim appellant relies on Johnson v. State, 662 S.W.2d 368, 369-70 (Tex.Crim.App.1984) and Thomas v. State, 519 S.W.2d 430, 431 (Tex.Crim.App.1975).

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Thomas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1975 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996In support of this claim appellant relies on Johnson v. State, 662 S.W.2d 368, 369-70 (Tex.Crim.App.1984) and Thomas v. State, 519 S.W.2d 430, 431 (Tex.Crim.App.1975).

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McKay v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996McKay v. State, 707 S.W.2d 23, 36 (Tex.Crim.App.1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 871 , 107 S.Ct. 239 , 93 L.Ed.2d 164 (1986); Colley v. State, 893 S.W.2d 298, 301 (Tex. App. — Houston [1st Dist.] 1995, pet. refd).

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Phillips v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Phillips v. State, 701 S.W.2d 875, 892 (Tex.Crim.App.1985).

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Brandley v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Brandley v. State, 691 S.W.2d 699, 713 (Tex.Cr.App.1985).

1986Brandley v. State, 691 S.W.2d 699, 713 (Tex.Cr.App.1985).

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Vineyard v. State green
· 1923
2 sentences

1982Vineyard v. State, 96 Tex.Cr.R. 401 , 257 S.W. 548 (Tex.Cr.App.1922).

1982Vineyard v. State, 96 Tex.Cr.R. 401 , 257 S.W. 548 (Tex.Cr.App.1922).

31972–1982
Jackson v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
2 sentences

2018Jackson, 17 S.W.3d at 673-74 ; see also Borjan v. State, 787 S.W.2d 53, 56-57 (Tex.Crim.App. 1990) (an improper argument constitutes reversible error when, in light of the record as a whole, it is extreme or manifestly improper, violates a mandatory statute, or injects new facts harmful to the accused into the trial proceedings).

2016Id. at 673-74 ; see also Borjan v. State, 787 S.W.2d 53, 56-57 (Tex.Crim.App. 1990) (an improper argument constitutes reversible error when, in light of the record as a whole, it is extreme or manifestly improper, violates a mandatory statute, or injects new facts harmful to the accused into the trial proceedings).

22016–2018
Wesbrook v. State green
texcrimapp · 2000
1 sentence

2010Id.

12010–2010
Hawkins v. State green
texcrimapp · 2004
2 sentences

2008App. 1998), YORK DISSENT – 2 three-factor test for determining whether a prosecutor’s argument constitutes reversible error.3 We consider: (1) severity of the misconduct (the magnitude of the prejudicial effect of the prosecutor's remarks), (2) measures adopted to cure the misconduct (the efficacy of any cautionary instruction by the judge), and (3) the certainty of conviction absent the misconduct (the strength of the evidence supporting the conviction).4 In the motion for mistrial context, the ultimate question is “whether the refusal to grant the mistrial was an abuse of discretion.”5 The a

2008App. 1998), YORK DISSENT – 2 three-factor test for determining whether a prosecutor’s argument constitutes reversible error.3 We consider: (1) severity of the misconduct (the magnitude of the prejudicial effect of the prosecutor's remarks), (2) measures adopted to cure the misconduct (the efficacy of any cautionary instruction by the judge), and (3) the certainty of conviction absent the misconduct (the strength of the evidence supporting the conviction).4 In the motion for mistrial context, the ultimate question is “whether the refusal to grant the mistrial was an abuse of discretion.”5 The a

12008–2008
Cannon v. State green
texcrimapp · 1984
1 sentence

2008Id.

12008–2008
Mosley v. State green
texcrimapp · 1998
1 sentence

2008App. 1998), YORK DISSENT – 2 three-factor test for determining whether a prosecutor’s argument constitutes reversible error.3 We consider: (1) severity of the misconduct (the magnitude of the prejudicial effect of the prosecutor's remarks), (2) measures adopted to cure the misconduct (the efficacy of any cautionary instruction by the judge), and (3) the certainty of conviction absent the misconduct (the strength of the evidence supporting the conviction).4 In the motion for mistrial context, the ultimate question is “whether the refusal to grant the mistrial was an abuse of discretion.”5 The a

12008–2008
David W. McKay v. Texas green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1996McKay v. State, 707 S.W.2d 23, 36 (Tex.Crim.App.1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 871 , 107 S.Ct. 239 , 93 L.Ed.2d 164 (1986); Colley v. State, 893 S.W.2d 298, 301 (Tex. App. — Houston [1st Dist.] 1995, pet. refd).

1996McKay v. State, 707 S.W.2d 23, 36 (Tex.Crim.App.1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 871 , 107 S.Ct. 239 , 93 L.Ed.2d 164 (1986); Colley v. State, 893 S.W.2d 298, 301 (Tex. App. — Houston [1st Dist.] 1995, pet. refd).

11996–1996
Smith v. State green
texapp · 1982
1 sentence

1984In Smith v. State, 653 S.W.2d 835, 841 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 1982, no writ), we find: “The test as to whether an improper argument constitutes reversible error is whether (1) it is manifestly improper, harmful or prejudicial, or (2) it is viola-tive of a statute, or (3) it injects a new and harmful fact into the case....

11984–1984
Williams v. State green
texcrimapp · 1980
1 sentence

1981In determining whether or not improper jury argument constitutes reversible error, the court in Williams v. State, 607 S.W.2d 577 (Tex.Cr.App.1980) recently stated: The test as to whether an improper argument constitutes reversible error is whether, (1) the argument is manifestly improper, harmful and prejudicial, or (2) it is violative of a statute or, (3) it injects a new and harmful fact into the case.

11981–1981
Smerke v. Office Equipment Company green
tex · 1941
1 sentence

1949And for the further reason that appellee’s counsel was the offender: Smerke v. Office Equipment Co., supra [ 138 Tex. 236 , 158 S.W.2d 304 ], This case quotes .the rule adopted by our Supreme Court for determining whether or not the argument constitutes reversible error.

11949–1949
Robbins v. Wynne green
texcommnapp · 1932
1 sentence

1937In Robbins v. Wynne, 44 S.W.(2d) 946, 947 , opinion by Judge Critz, it was said: “When, as in a case like this, the improper argument and circumstances surrounding it are undisputed, we think the issue of injury is purely a law question.

11937–1937

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 261.201 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 21.11 (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 48 (1937–2018) IL 4 (1964–1989) TN 2 (2010–2021)

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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