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widely accepted rule in Texas

46 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2018 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Rojas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1998 · cited in 19 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2009
2 sentences

2009"The widely-accepted rule, regardless of whether viewing variance as a sufficiency of the evidence problem or as a notice-related problem, is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant's 'substantial rights' is immaterial." Hart v. State, 173 S.W.3d 131, 144 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2005, no pet.) (quoting Gollihar, 46 S.W.3d at 247–48; and referencing Rojas v. State, 986 S.W.2d 241, 246 (Tex. Crim.

2009"The widely-accepted rule, regardless of whether viewing variance as a sufficiency of the evidence problem or as a notice-related problem, is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant's 'substantial rights' is immaterial." Hart v. State , 173 S.W.3d 131, 144 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2005, no pet.) (quoting Gollihar , 46 S.W.3d at 247-48 ; and referencing Rojas v. State , 986 S.W.2d 241, 246 (Tex. Crim.

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Hart v. Stategreen
texapp · 2005 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009"The widely-accepted rule, regardless of whether viewing variance as a sufficiency of the evidence problem or as a notice-related problem, is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant's 'substantial rights' is immaterial." Hart v. State, 173 S.W.3d 131, 144 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2005, no pet.) (quoting Gollihar, 46 S.W.3d at 247–48; and referencing Rojas v. State, 986 S.W.2d 241, 246 (Tex. Crim.

2009"The widely-accepted rule, regardless of whether viewing variance as a sufficiency of the evidence problem or as a notice-related problem, is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant's 'substantial rights' is immaterial." Hart v. State , 173 S.W.3d 131, 144 (Tex. App.--Texarkana 2005, no pet.) (quoting Gollihar , 46 S.W.3d at 247-48 ; and referencing Rojas v. State , 986 S.W.2d 241, 246 (Tex. Crim.

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Stevens v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1995 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006"The widely-accepted rule, regardless of whether viewing variance as a sufficiency of the evidence problem or as a notice-related problem, is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant's 'substantial rights' is immaterial." Gollihar , 46 S.W.3d at 247–48; see Stevens v. State , 891 S.W.2d 649, 650 (Tex. Crim.

2005“The widely-accepted rule, regardless of whether viewing variance as a sufficiency of the evidence problem or as a notice-related problem, is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant’s ‘substantial rights’ is immaterial.” Gollihar, 46 S.W.3d at 247-48 ; see Stevens v. State, 891 S.W.2d 649, 650 (Tex.Crim.App.1995); see also Rojas v. State, 986 S.W.2d 241, 246 (Tex.Crim.App.1998).

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Ex Parte Myrickgreen
texapp · 1971 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–2003
2 sentences

2003Ex parte Myrick , 474 S.W.2d 767, 772 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1971, orig. proceeding).

2003Ex parte Myrick, 474 S.W.2d 767, 772 (Tex.Civ.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1971, orig. proceeding).

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Smith v. Massachusettsgreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015On the contrary, the widely-accepted rule is that finality will be accorded to a directed verdict based on a finding of insufficient evidence, even when that finding is unilaterally issued by a trial court.7 See, e.g., Smith, 543 U.S. at 464-75 , 125 S. Ct. at 1132-38 (holding that Double Jeopardy Clause barred trial court from submitting count to jury when court had previously acquitted defendant of that count and rejecting argument that court's submission of that count to jury was permissible retraction of prior acquittal); Moreno, 294 S.W.3d at 600 (recognizing that, in jury trial case, tha

2015On the contrary, the widely-accepted rule is that finality will be accorded to a directed verdict based on a finding of insufficient evidence, even when that finding is unilaterally issued by a trial court.7 See, e.g., Smith, 543 U.S. at 464-75 , 125 S. Ct. at 1132-38 (holding that Double Jeopardy Clause barred trial court from submitting count to jury when court had previously acquitted defendant of that count and rejecting argument that court's submission of that count to jury was permissible retraction of prior acquittal); Moreno, 294 S.W.3d at 600 (recognizing that, in jury trial case, tha

22
McCarthy Bros. Co. v. Continental Lloyds Insurance Co.green
texapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Co., 7 S.W.3d 725, 731 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, no pet.). - 27 - Moreover, it is a widely accepted principle that, in awarding attorney’s fees, the amount must be “reasonable and necessary.” Bocquet v. Herring, 972 S.W.2d 19, 21 (Tex. 1998).

2015Co., 7 S.W.3d 725, 731 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, no pet.). - 28 - Moreover, it is a widely accepted principle that, in awarding attorney's fees, the amount must be "reasonable and necessary." Bocquet v. Herring, 972 S.W.2d 19, 21 (Tex. 1998).

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Bocquet v. Herringgreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Co., 7 S.W.3d 725, 731 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, no pet.). - 27 - Moreover, it is a widely accepted principle that, in awarding attorney’s fees, the amount must be “reasonable and necessary.” Bocquet v. Herring, 972 S.W.2d 19, 21 (Tex. 1998).

2015Co., 7 S.W.3d 725, 731 (Tex. App.—Austin 1999, no pet.). - 28 - Moreover, it is a widely accepted principle that, in awarding attorney's fees, the amount must be "reasonable and necessary." Bocquet v. Herring, 972 S.W.2d 19, 21 (Tex. 1998).

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Tapps v. State Tex.green
texapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Maher v. State, No. 03-07-00179-CR, 2008 Tex. App. LEXIS 5213 , *10 - *11 (Tex.App. -- Austin July 10, 2008, pet. ref'd) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (evidence of drugs found in appellant's backpack three weeks after alleged assault was inadmissible because it had no relevance to the offenses for which appellant was on trial and served only to prove appellant's bad character); Tapps v. State, 257 S.W.3d 438, 447 (Tex. App. -- Austin 2008), aff'd on other grounds, 294 S.W.3d 175 (Tex. Crim.

2010See Maher v. State , No. 03-07-00179-CR, 2008 Tex. App. LEXIS 5213 , *10–*11 ( Tex.App .—Austin July 10, 2008, pet. ref’d ) ( mem . op., not designated for publication) (evidence of drugs found in appellant’s backpack three weeks after alleged assault was inadmissible because it had no relevance to the offenses for which appellant was on trial and served only to prove appellant's bad character); Tapps v. State , 257 S.W.3d 438, 447 (Tex. App.—Austin 2008), aff'd on other grounds , 294 S.W.3d 175 (Tex. Crim.

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State v. Morenogreen
texcrimapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014On the contrary, the widely-accepted rule is that finality will be accorded to a directed verdict based on a finding of insufficient evidence, even when that finding is unilaterally issued by a trial court. 7 See, e.g., Smith, 543 U.S. at 464-75 , 125 S.Ct. at 1132-38 (holding that Double Jeopardy Clause barred trial court from submitting count to jury when court had previously acquitted defendant of that count and rejecting argument that court’s submission of that count to jury was permissible retraction of prior acquittal); Moreno, 294 S.W.3d at 600 (recognizing that, in jury trial case, tha

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cluster 22507green
· · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001United States v. Sprick, 233 F.3d 845, 853 (5th Cir.2000)(footnotes omitted); see also Tsinhnahijinnie, 112 F.3d at 991 (analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court stated that variance is immaterial where it is "`not of a character which could have misled the defendant at the trial' and there is no danger of double jeopardy") (citations omitted); Woods v. State, 244 Ga.App. 359 , 535 S.E.2d 524, 525 (2000)(analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court said proper inquiry focuses on materiality: allegations must sufficiently inform defendant of charges against him so as to enable him to pr

2001United States v. Sprick, 233 F.3d 845, 853 (5th Cir.2000)(footnotes omitted); see also Tsinhnahijinnie, 112 F.3d at 991 (analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court stated that variance is immaterial where it is “ ‘not of a character which could have misled the defendant at the trial’ and there is no danger of double jeopardy”) (citations omitted); Woods v. State, 244 Ga.App. 359 , 535 S.E.2d 524, 525 (2000)(analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court said proper inquiry focuses on materiality: allegations must sufficiently inform defendant of charges against him so as to enable him to p

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Woods v. Stategreen
gactapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001United States v. Sprick, 233 F.3d 845, 853 (5th Cir.2000)(footnotes omitted); see also Tsinhnahijinnie, 112 F.3d at 991 (analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court stated that variance is immaterial where it is “ ‘not of a character which could have misled the defendant at the trial’ and there is no danger of double jeopardy”) (citations omitted); Woods v. State, 244 Ga.App. 359 , 535 S.E.2d 524, 525 (2000)(analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court said proper inquiry focuses on materiality: allegations must sufficiently inform defendant of charges against him so as to enable him to p

2001United States v. Sprick, 233 F.3d 845, 853 (5th Cir.2000)(footnotes omitted); see also Tsinhnahijinnie, 112 F.3d at 991 (analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court stated that variance is immaterial where it is “ ‘not of a character which could have misled the defendant at the trial’ and there is no danger of double jeopardy”) (citations omitted); Woods v. State, 244 Ga.App. 359 , 535 S.E.2d 524, 525 (2000)(analyzing variance claim under Jackson , court said proper inquiry focuses on materiality: allegations must sufficiently inform defendant of charges against him so as to enable him to p

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Jones v. Stategreen
texapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
2 sentences

1988For a detailed discussion of the concerns voiced by critics of Frye , see Jones v. State, 716 S.W.2d 142, 145 (Tex.App.—Austin 1986, pet. refused).

1988For a detailed discussion of the concerns voiced by critics of Frye , see Jones v. State, 716 S.W.2d 142, 145 (Tex. App.—Austin 1986, pet. refused).

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Ex Parte Paynegreen
texapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982See Ex parte Myrick, 474 S.W.2d at 772 (where the court held void a contempt judgment entered to force relator to sign, pursuant to a divorce decree, an agreement to create a trust for the support of his minor children and to pay attorney fees for services rendered in connection with enforcing the agreement); Ex parte Payne, 598 S.W.2d 312, 320 (Tex.Civ.

1982See Ex parte Myrick, 474 S.W.2d at 772 (where the court held void a contempt judgment entered to force relator to sign, pursuant to a divorce decree, an agreement to create a trust for the support of his minor children and to pay attorney fees for services rendered in connection with enforcing the agreement); Ex parte Payne, 598 S.W.2d 312, 320 (Tex.Civ.App.—Texarkana 1980, no writ) (where the court held void a contempt sentence because it was unclear whether the judgment for attorney fees was attributable to services performed pursuant to enforcing child support orders or to services rendered

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Gollihar v. State green
texcrimapp · 2001
2 sentences

2018In Gollihar , the Court of Criminal Appeals held that "the widely-accepted rule ... is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant's 'substantial rights' is immaterial." Gollihar , 46 S.W.3d at 249 -50 .

2014“The widely-accepted rule, regardless of whether viewing variance as a sufficiency of the evidence problem or as a notice-related problem, is that a variance that is not prejudicial to a defendant’s ‘substantial rights’ is immaterial.” Gollihar, 46 S.W.3d at 247-48 .

322002–2018
Green v. United States green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

2015This rule promotes the principles embodied in the Double Jeopardy Clause identified by the Supreme Court in Green v. United States, 355 U.S. 184 , cases where, by law, two witnesses, or one with corroborating circumstances, are required to authorize a conviction, if the requirement be not fulfilled, the court shall instruct the jury to render a verdict of acquittal, and they are bound by the instruction"). 7 There are few exceptions, none of which apply to this case, such as when the judge grants an acquittal notwithstanding the jury's verdict.

2014This rule promotes the principles embodied in the Double Jeopardy Clause identified by the Supreme Court in Green v. United States, 355 U.S. 184, 187-88 , 78 S.Ct. 221, 223 , 2 L.Ed.2d 199 (1957).

22014–2015
Tapps v. State green
texcrimapp · 2009
2 sentences

2010See Maher v. State, No. 03-07-00179-CR, 2008 Tex. App. LEXIS 5213 , *10 - *11 (Tex.App. -- Austin July 10, 2008, pet. ref'd) (mem. op., not designated for publication) (evidence of drugs found in appellant's backpack three weeks after alleged assault was inadmissible because it had no relevance to the offenses for which appellant was on trial and served only to prove appellant's bad character); Tapps v. State, 257 S.W.3d 438, 447 (Tex. App. -- Austin 2008), aff'd on other grounds, 294 S.W.3d 175 (Tex. Crim.

2010See Maher v. State , No. 03-07-00179-CR, 2008 Tex. App. LEXIS 5213 , *10–*11 ( Tex.App .—Austin July 10, 2008, pet. ref’d ) ( mem . op., not designated for publication) (evidence of drugs found in appellant’s backpack three weeks after alleged assault was inadmissible because it had no relevance to the offenses for which appellant was on trial and served only to prove appellant's bad character); Tapps v. State , 257 S.W.3d 438, 447 (Tex. App.—Austin 2008), aff'd on other grounds , 294 S.W.3d 175 (Tex. Crim.

22010–2010
In Re Moers green
texapp · 2003
2 sentences

2011The Moers court reasoned that ―a trial court should exercise its contempt power with caution‖ and that ―because of this widely accepted principle, we have sought to limit any extension of the ‗duty to support‘ to services and costs required for enforcing child support.‖ In re Moers, 104 S.W.3d at 612 .

2011The Moers court reasoned that “a trial court should exercise its contempt power with caution” and that “because of this widely accepted principle, we have sought to limit any extension of the ‘duty to support’ to services and costs required for enforcing child support.” In re Moers, 104 S.W.3d at 612 .

12011–2011
Meraz v. State green
texcrimapp · 1990
1 sentence

2005Id.

12005–2005
United States v. Roland Addison, United States of America v. Albert Henry Raymond green
cadc · 1974
1 sentence

1988D.C. at 202, 498 F.2d at 744 , pointed out that the Frye test: ... protects prosecution and defense alike by assuring that a minimal reserve of experts exists who can critically examine the validly of a scientific determination in a particular case ... [T]he ability to produce rebuttal experts, equally conversant with the mechanics and methods of a particular technique, may prove to be essential. *408 While the Frye test has been the most widely accepted standard governing the admissibility of scientific evidence produced by novel techniques, it has not been without its critics.

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (8) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 12.42 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.01 (4) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 31.03 (4) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 157.167 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.02 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.04 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 51.17 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 54.03 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 54.04 (3) TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 55.51 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.01 (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 46 (1982–2018) CA 16 (1966–2024) MA 15 (1935–2025) IL 9 (1977–2007) NJ 8 (1973–2006) IN 7 (2003–2020) CO 7 (1986–2015) CT 6 (1973–2019) RI 6 (1958–2009) NC 5 (1976–2020) LA 5 (1977–1987) PA 4 (1959–2004) FL 4 (1979–2024) NY 4 (1965–2010) MO 4 (1930–2018) DE 4 (1973–2024) AZ 3 (1973–1997) KY 3 (1952–1993) WA 3 (1959–2010) HI 3 (1981–2016) DC 3 (1978–2018) VT 2 (1987–2000) TN 2 (2013–2013) MS 2 (2010–2012) ID 2 (2004–2023) SC 2 (1999–2007) WV 2 (1997–2014) OK 2 (2017–2017) MN 2 (1991–1999) WI 2 (2003–2015)

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