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Clausen v. State

Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)

Decided October 18, 1984No. 01-83-0606-CRPublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

DOYLE, Justice.

This is an appeal from a conviction for the felony offense of failure to stop and render aid. The jury assessed punishment at five years, probated, and a $5000 fine.

Two persons were riding in a car on the night of October 29, 1982 when a Jeep motor vehicle (Jeep) approached their car from the rear. Moments earlier, the couple had noticed a young man walking along the sidewalk. The couple saw the Jeep swerve to avoid a collision with their car, and veer in the general direction of where they had seen the young man. Immediately afterward, the couple heard a loud boom and…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Edwards v. ArizonaSupreme Court of the United States · 1981
  2. Thomas v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1981
  3. Ira Nash, Jr. v. W. J. Estelle, Jr., Director, Texas Department of Corrections, RespondentCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979
  4. Von Byrd v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1978
  5. Drumm v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1977

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Cates v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2001
  2. Russell v. StateCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1986
  3. Kimberley Louise Shano v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2014
  4. Rafael Camacho v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District2011
  5. Rafael Camacho v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 13th District2011

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