Appeal or overturn a wrongful conviction

There are options. Assuming, you pleaded guilty within the past 30 days (or 45 days if the appeals court grants an extension of time), you may...

I practice in Van Zandt County. It is not unusual there for an old case to be filed and a warrant issued years after the initial police contact. As...

If you appeal a case but serve full time. do you still have to bond out waiting on appeal?

Mr. Sachs got it right. The defendant will be released by the authority holding him upon serving the entire sentence. The appeal will continue...

The court of appeals will determine if oral argument will aid the court in reaching a decision, and if so, oral argument will be granted. The...

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I was convicted in 2005. I was on appeal bond and saw my PO monthly. I lost appeal in 2006. When did probation start, 05 or 06?

In Texas state courts, your probation or community supervision begins when the judgment of the appellate court became final. If the judgment in...

Appeals

In Texas state trial courts, a notice of appeal must be filed with the clerk of the trial court within 30 days from the date of sentencing by the...

My bro in Texas just filed appeal and waiting on answer. Does he need to file a pdr?

I agree with Mr. Peebles and Mr. Sherwood, but I would add that your brother should be concerned also with deadlines. From the date the Court of...