I suggest consulting with a legal malpractice attorney in your state. It is my understanding that most ineffective assistance claims fail on appeal...

You would have to prove the affidavit was executed as a result of fraud.

Can I appeal a plea bargain? I go to court Monday to the sentencing phase.

Generally you waive your right to appeal when you sign a plea. But you may be able to challenge the conviction and sentence under section 11.07 of...

If a writ was denied then what is the next possible plan of action a person should take?

The last step is to file a section 2254 in federal court. You have a tight deadline to do so after the Texas writ is denied, so I suggest...

You can file a subsequent 11.07 writ if you have new evidence that was unavailable at the time you filed the first writ. You also may have the...

Question my son wants to know about Texas case Federal case. Cellmate got case overturned for basically same case as his.

There are limited circumstances that you can file a subsequent habeas petition. Based on the limited information, it is difficult to tell if this...

Can we appeal verdict without facing a harsher punishment ?

If you win on appeal and the appellate court remands back to the trial court for a new trial, he faces the possibility of being convicted again. If...

Defendantfiled a reconsideration for a no-evidence MSJ in a wrongful death and was granted, can I file an appeal?

Absolutely. When a trial court grants a MSJ it is a final judgment in the case and is appealable. Like what was stated above, you need to file a...

Is it possible for my case to be reopened?

Based on the information provided, it is difficult to say. Generally in plea bargain cases, ineffective assistance of counsel or involuntary plea...

How much for appeal for first degree felony?

Typically, the charge would be based on the length of the trial.