Will an appeal be granted to someone found guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a minor and how soon?

He does have a right to appeal, but he must file his notice of appeal with the trial court within 30 days of the entry of judgment, or within 90 days if he files a motion for new trial. Whether his attorney was appointed or retained (paid by defendant), filing this notice is the trial lawyer's responsibility. Make sure he does this, or the defendant will lose this right.

Whether the appellate court will rule in his favor is another question. It's hard to say without knowing everything that happened. There are a lot of variables, but if the defendant is indigent, he has the right to have a lawyer appointed to handle his first appeal.

You have to have the person that is the defendant seek legal advise. Acting as a go between for someone else is a dangerous way to seek legal advice for that someone. An attorney client relationship between the defendant as client and attorney who represents the client is the best method and the one I suggest, here.

You should have the someone you are talking about get an attorney licensed in TX. I am in Chicago and do not practice in TX.

Good luck.

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