Texas Court Affirms Conviction Based on Trustworthy Hearsay Statements
texapp · 2026-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Herman Lee Kindred v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Herman Lee Kindred, appealed his conviction for aggra...
Child's statement to pediatrician admissible under state of mind exception
texapp · 2026-03-05 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100
In Re Areanna Carmona and Juan Carmona v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's...
Warrantless phone search of deceased's estate violates Fourth Amendment
texapp · 2026-01-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
In the Estate of Carlos Y. Benavides Jr. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of evid...