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multifarious point error in Texas

44 Texas opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2025 1 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 (30)

CaseFollowedCited
County v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2020
2 sentences

2020See County v. State, 812 S.W.2d 303, 308 (Tex. Crim.

2020See County v. State, 812 S.W.2d 303, 308 (Tex. Crim.

55
Adkins v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1988 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1995
2 sentences

1995Adkins v. State, 764 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex.Crim.App.1988); Euziere v. State, 648 S.W.2d 700, 703 (Tex.Crim.App.1988); Michael v. State, 864 S.W.2d 104, 109 (Tex.App. — Dallas 1993, no pet.).

1995Adkins v. State , 764 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex. Crim.

55
Bell v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice—Institutional Divisiongreen
texapp · 1998 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2009
2 sentences

2009See Marcum v. State , 983 S.W.2d 762 , 767 n.1 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. ref'd) (citing Bell , 962 S.W.2d at 158 n.1).

2007See Marcum v. State , 983 S.W.2d 762 , 767 n.1 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. ref'd) (citing Bell , 962 S.W.2d at 158 n.1).

44
Marcum v. Stategreen
texapp · 1999 · cited in 4 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–2009
2 sentences

2009See Marcum v. State , 983 S.W.2d 762 , 767 n.1 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. ref'd) (citing Bell , 962 S.W.2d at 158 n.1).

2007See Marcum v. State , 983 S.W.2d 762 , 767 n.1 (Tex. App.--Houston [14th Dist.] 1998, pet. ref'd) (citing Bell , 962 S.W.2d at 158 n.1).

44
Cuevas v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1987 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–2010
2 sentences

2010See Cuevas v. State, 742 S.W.2d 331 , 335 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1987)(discussing the dangers of a multifarious point of error), overruled on other grounds Hughes v. State, 878 S.W.2d 142 , 147 n.6 (Tex.Crim.App. 1992).

2010See Cuevas v. State , 742 S.W.2d 331 , 335 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1987)(discussing the dangers of a multifarious point of error), overruled on other grounds Hughes v. State , 878 S.W.2d 142 , 147 n.6 (Tex.Crim.App. 1992).

33
Euziere v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1983 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1991–1997
2 sentences

1997See Euziere v. State , 648 S.W.2d 700, 703 (Tex. Crim.

1995Adkins v. State, 764 S.W.2d 782, 785 (Tex.Crim.App.1988); Euziere v. State, 648 S.W.2d 700, 703 (Tex.Crim.App.1988); Michael v. State, 864 S.W.2d 104, 109 (Tex.App. — Dallas 1993, no pet.).

23
Dickey v. Stategreen
texapp · 2006 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. at 341 . 7 has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney . . . .’” Coffey v. State, 435 S.W.3d 834, 841 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2014, pet. ref’d) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 ). “‘Under both the Federal constitutional standard and the Texas Confession Statute, evidence obtained as a result of a custodial interrogation is inadmissible unless the State proves the officer gave proper warnings and shows an affirmative waiver of rights by the accused.’”6 Id. at 840–41 (quoting Hutch

2015See id. at 341 . 6 .

22
Davis v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015See Davis v. State, 329 S.W.3d 798, 803 (Tex. Crim.

2014Gilley — 8 dispose of it on discretionary review in the name of judicial economy.18 A remand in this cause would require the court of appeals potentially to address a number of ancillary issues, including: (1) whether it is appropriate to reach the appellant’s right-to-counsel argument in light of the fact that it was embedded in a multifarious point of error on appeal;19 and (2) whether the appellant’s right-to-counsel claim is subject to forfeiture by a failure to object at trial, or is, alternatively, a waiver-only right that can be raised for the first time on appeal in the absence of an e

22
Colorado v. Connellygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. 17 IV.

2015See id. 9 .

22
Prihoda v. Stategreen
texapp · 2011 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Gilley — 8 dispose of it on discretionary review in the name of judicial economy.18 A remand in this cause would require the court of appeals potentially to address a number of ancillary issues, including: (1) whether it is appropriate to reach the appellant’s right-to-counsel argument in light of the fact that it was embedded in a multifarious point of error on appeal;19 and (2) whether the appellant’s right-to-counsel claim is subject to forfeiture by a failure to object at trial, or is, alternatively, a waiver-only right that can be raised for the first time on appeal in the absence of an e

2014A multifarious point of error “is based on more than one legal theory and raises more than one specific complaint.” Prihoda v. State, 352 S.W.3d 796, 801 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2011, pet. ref’d).

22
Hughes v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Cuevas v. State, 742 S.W.2d 331 , 335 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1987)(discussing the dangers of a multifarious point of error), overruled on other grounds Hughes v. State, 878 S.W.2d 142 , 147 n.6 (Tex.Crim.App. 1992).

2010See Cuevas v. State , 742 S.W.2d 331 , 335 n.4 (Tex.Crim.App. 1987)(discussing the dangers of a multifarious point of error), overruled on other grounds Hughes v. State , 878 S.W.2d 142 , 147 n.6 (Tex.Crim.App. 1992).

22
Armstrong v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1993 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994Armstrong v. State , 845 S.W.2d 909, 910 (Tex. Crim.

1994Armstrong v. State , 845 S.W.2d 909, 910 (Tex. Crim.

22
Sterling v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Sterling v. State , 800 S.W.2d 513, 521 (Tex. Crim.

1992While courts on occasion will address a multifarious point of error in the interest of justice, Sterling , 800 S.W.2d at 521 , our review of the complained of arguments reflect that the errors, if any, do not merit review under such standard.

12
In Re SKAgreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017In re S.K.A., 236 S.W.3d 875, 894 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2007, pet. denied).

11
Carter v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id. at 341 . 7 has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney . . . .’” Coffey v. State, 435 S.W.3d 834, 841 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2014, pet. ref’d) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 ). “‘Under both the Federal constitutional standard and the Texas Confession Statute, evidence obtained as a result of a custodial interrogation is inadmissible unless the State proves the officer gave proper warnings and shows an affirmative waiver of rights by the accused.’”6 Id. at 840–41 (quoting Hutch

11
Kivean Deshai Coffey v. Stategreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id. at 341 . 7 has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney . . . .’” Coffey v. State, 435 S.W.3d 834, 841 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2014, pet. ref’d) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 ). “‘Under both the Federal constitutional standard and the Texas Confession Statute, evidence obtained as a result of a custodial interrogation is inadmissible unless the State proves the officer gave proper warnings and shows an affirmative waiver of rights by the accused.’”6 Id. at 840–41 (quoting Hutch

11
Timothy Hutchison v. Stategreen
texapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See id. at 341 . 7 has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney . . . .’” Coffey v. State, 435 S.W.3d 834, 841 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2014, pet. ref’d) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 ). “‘Under both the Federal constitutional standard and the Texas Confession Statute, evidence obtained as a result of a custodial interrogation is inadmissible unless the State proves the officer gave proper warnings and shows an affirmative waiver of rights by the accused.’”6 Id. at 840–41 (quoting Hutch

11
Miranda v. Arizonagreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. at 341 . 7 has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney . . . .’” Coffey v. State, 435 S.W.3d 834, 841 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2014, pet. ref’d) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 ). “‘Under both the Federal constitutional standard and the Texas Confession Statute, evidence obtained as a result of a custodial interrogation is inadmissible unless the State proves the officer gave proper warnings and shows an affirmative waiver of rights by the accused.’”6 Id. at 840–41 (quoting Hutch

2015See id. at 341 . 7 has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney . . . .’” Coffey v. State, 435 S.W.3d 834, 841 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2014, pet. ref’d) (quoting Miranda, 384 U.S. at 444 ). “‘Under both the Federal constitutional standard and the Texas Confession Statute, evidence obtained as a result of a custodial interrogation is inadmissible unless the State proves the officer gave proper warnings and shows an affirmative waiver of rights by the accused.’”6 Id. at 840–41 (quoting Hutch

11
McCuin v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012We will, however, in the interest of justice, review the complaints in this point of error that are preserved for appellate review. 5 McCuin v. State, 505 S.W.2d 827, 830 (Tex. Crim.

11
Clayton v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Regardless of how we construe what is arguably a multifarious point of error, Lee has not explained how, much less demonstrated, that Section 42.07 of the Texas Penal Code is vague as applied to her. 9 v. State, 235 S.W.3d 772, 778 (Tex. Crim.

11
Benson v. Stategreen
texapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008App. 1995); Benson v. State, 240 S.W.3d 478, 482 (Tex. App.—Eastland 2007, pet. ref'd); Harris v. State, 133 1 If Fort is asserting claims of legally and factually insufficient evidence, he has presented a multifarious point of error.

11
Hicks v. Stategreen
texapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See, e.g. , Hicks v. State , 815 S.W.2d 299, 301 (Tex. App. C Houston [1st Dist.] 1991, no pet.).

11
Henry S. Miller Management Corp. v. Houston State Associatesgreen
texapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Henry S. Miller Management Corp. v. Houston State Assocs., 792 S.W.2d 128, 131 (Tex.App. — Houston [1st Dist.] 1990, writ denied).

11
Hollifield v. Hollifieldgreen
texapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Michael v. Stategreen
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
Rivera v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Williams v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Hinkle v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1969 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Granviel v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Hodge v. Stategreen
texcrimapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11

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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Stoker v. State green
texcrimapp · 1989
2 sentences

1993Stoker v. State , 788 S.W.2d 1 , 18 n.14 (Tex. Crim.

1993Stoker v. State, 788 S.W.2d 1 , 18 n. 14 (Tex.Cr.App.1989), cert. denied, 498 U.S. 951 , 111 S.Ct. 371 , 112 L.Ed.2d 333 (1990). [Ajttorneys, when briefing constitutional questions, should carefully separate federal and state issues into separate grounds and provide substantive analysis or argument on each separate ground.

31993–1993
State v. Mayorga green
texcrimapp · 1995
2 sentences

2001Still further, even if the requested instruction on article 38.23 had been timely presented, the trial court would not have erred in denying the same under the circumstances presented and discussed in the first point of error and in light of Mayorga , 901 S.W.2d at 946 .

2001Still further, even if the requested instruction on article 38.23 had been timely presented, the trial court would not have erred in denying the same under the circumstances presented and discussed in the first point of error and in light of Mayorga, 901 S.W.2d at 946 .

22001–2001
Hartwell v. Lone Star, PCA green
texapp · 2017
1 sentence

2025“A multifarious point of error is one that raises more than one specific ground of error,” Hartwell v. Lone Star, PCA, 528 S.W.3d 750 , 763 n.10 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2017, pet. dism’d), contrary to the commands of our procedural rules.

12025–2025
Davison, Anthony Ray green
texcrimapp · 2013
1 sentence

2014Gilley — 8 dispose of it on discretionary review in the name of judicial economy.18 A remand in this cause would require the court of appeals potentially to address a number of ancillary issues, including: (1) whether it is appropriate to reach the appellant’s right-to-counsel argument in light of the fact that it was embedded in a multifarious point of error on appeal;19 and (2) whether the appellant’s right-to-counsel claim is subject to forfeiture by a failure to object at trial, or is, alternatively, a waiver-only right that can be raised for the first time on appeal in the absence of an e

12014–2014
In Re Jlb green
texapp · 2011
1 sentence

2012Bendalin’s Attempts to Rescind His Withdrawal Were Ineffective In a multifarious point of error grouped with the argument that he did not withdraw from YB Partnership,25 Bendalin argues that any oral withdrawal was revoked, as demonstrated by the many e-mails stating he would not be withdrawing and could not withdraw until terms of 24 Moreover, if applying all of the terms of Section 8.1, it could be reasoned that the oral notice was “deemed delivered as of the time of actual receipt thereof.” 25 “A point of error is multifarious if it embraces more than one specific ground of error.” In re J.

12012–2012
Malik v. State green
texcrimapp · 1997
1 sentence

2007Malik , 953 S.W.2d at 240 . [8] The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Scott concluded text of Section 42.07(a)(4) “suggests that it covers ordinary voice (and therefore voice mail) communication involving an ordinary telephone.” Scott , 322 S.W.3d at 668 .

12007–2007
Scott v. State green
texcrimapp · 2010
1 sentence

2007Malik , 953 S.W.2d at 240 . [8] The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Scott concluded text of Section 42.07(a)(4) “suggests that it covers ordinary voice (and therefore voice mail) communication involving an ordinary telephone.” Scott , 322 S.W.3d at 668 .

12007–2007
Richardson v. Warden, Wade Correctional Center green
scotus · 1990
11993–1993
Schwarz v. Florida Supreme Court green
scotus · 1990
11993–1993
Herbage v. Carlson green
scotus · 1991
11993–1993
Chas. M. Betts & Co. v. Richardson green
sc · 1919
11993–1993
Owens v. Meanor green
scotus · 1977
11990–1990
Livingston v. Texas green
scotus · 1977
11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Penal Code § 19.02 (6) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 1.07 (5) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 22.011 (3) TX § Tex. Penal Code § 6.03 (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.

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