Clint Foster Sare's Answers

If someone appeals a judge's sentence, will they be able to get out on bond during the appeal process?

In addition to your question about the availability of an appeal bond (which is yes under article 44.04 of the Code of Criminal Proceedure, subject to the approval of the court) you asked about the time fram for an appeal. The court reporter and clerk would have 60 days from the judgemnt to prepare the record of the trial proceedings. The appellant/defendant would have 30 days to file a brief and the State has another 30 days to respond. Each deadline can be extended on a proper request....