My brother is currently in prison in Texas. Can we get the testimonies that was said at the grand jury?

Grand jury testimony is secret and would only be relevant to an appeal if that testimony was entered as an exhibit. If you are talking about the...

If court grants objection to restitution but still shows up in judgment, can I now contest it as an error?

You're probably not going to be able to appeal if you entered a guilty plea, if this is in Texas state court. If this is in federal court, you...

If I dId a trial jury sentence by jury, can I do trial by jury sentence by judge on remand and not get more time?

If you win your appeal and obtain a new trial, you will be placed back in the position you were in just after being indicted, meaning that if you...

How can I fix a Texas Appellate court improperly dismissing my case because of their own administrative errors and get relief?

The First Court of Appeals should reinstate the appeal if it mistakenly dismissed it. If not, then you need to file a petition for review with the...

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Who can I report a county clerk to?

If your husband is seeking a writ of habeas corpus from a felony conviction, he should have filed it using the mandatory fill-in-the-blank form for...

What is the first step you take for trying to appeal a wrongful capital murder conviction life sentence with out parole

Your cousin will need to file a notice of appeal within 30 days after the life without parole sentence was verbally announced in court, or 90 days...

Looking for an appeal lawyer for my son's case?

A list of board-certified attorneys in criminal appellate law, including myself, can be found at the Texas Board of Legal Specialization's website,...

You should consult an experienced post-conviction writ attorney to see whether it would be worthwhile to hire an attorney to file an art. 11.07...

How long does a person have to appeal a decision from the time of a verdict? Does it matter the severity of the felony?

The notice of appeal needs to be filed within 30 days of the trial court's oral pronouncement of sentence, regardless of the amount of punishment...

It means the trial court denied the pro se defendant's motion to withdraw his appeal, so the appeal will continue. When a defendant is represented...