Legal Opinion

McCraw v. State

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided August 21, 2003No. 2-02-372-CRPublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

JOHN CAYCE, Chief Justice.

Introduction

Paul Kirk McCraw appeals from his conviction for unlawfully carrying a firearm. In four points, he contends that the evidence is legally and factually insufficient to support the verdict, the prosecutor engaged in improper jury argument, and the trial court erred in overruling his motion to suppress. We will reverse and render a judgment of acquittal.

Background Facts

Deputy Wilson was en route to a domestic disturbance call when the driver of a gold minivan signaled him to stop. Because Deputy Wilson knew that the suspect had left the residence…

2Cases cited27 opinions

  1. Jackson v. VirginiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
  2. Florida v. RoyerSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  3. Guzman v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1997
  4. Michigan v. LongSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
  5. State v. RossCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2000

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3Cited by23 opinions

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  3. Carter v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District (Texarkana)2004
  4. Akins v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2006
  5. Akins v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2006

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