Category Archives: Appeals
Defense Discovery of Evidence in Criminal Cases In Texas
Discovery in criminal cases in Texas has a tortured history. The State's discovery statute, Article 39.14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, was…
Michael Morton, Art. 39.14, and Brady v. Maryland: An Affirmative Duty To Disclose As Soon As Practicable
Last month, we posted a piece about a landmark decision, Heath v. State, in which the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held that a…
No-Knock Warrants: A Travesty Against The Fourth Amendment
In the wake of the infamous 2019 Harding Street “no-knock” raid by the Houston Police Department that left a couple and their pet dog…
Landmark Discovery Decision in Texas
Dwayne Robert Heath was arrested in 2017 in Waco, Texas, for the charge of injury to a child. He was indicted on February 15,…
The Gerald Goines Fallout Continues
In January 2019, the Houston Police Department (HPD) staged a militarized raid on the residence of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. The raid, which…
Ineffective Assisitance of Counsel Leads to New Trial
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a person accused of a crime the right to obtain counsel of their choice or to court-appointed counsel if they…
Choosing the Right Houston Appeals Attorney
The appellate process is complex and challenging, requiring a thorough understanding of the law and crafting strategic legal arguments. When facing the prospect of…
Mitigating & Aggravating Factors in Houston Criminal Appeals
The world of criminal appeals in Houston is a complex and challenging arena. A successful appeal can mean the difference between freedom and incarceration.…
Rodney Reed Case Continues Despite Major Setback
In a January 21, 2022, post, we called upon the Texas justice system to vacate the 1998 murder conviction and death sentence of Rodney…
Notifying Clients of Right to File PDR
In Texas, a criminal conviction occurs once a jury delivers its verdict of guilty to the trial judge or a defendant elects to plead…
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