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FREEMAN v. STATE
In point of error four, appellant alleges that the trial court erred in overruling his objection to the prosecutor's argument at the guilt phase that he tried "to commit the worst criminal act on law enforcement ever in the United States' history.
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
EX PARTE DAVIS
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
EX PARTE HERRERA
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex.Crim.App. 1967).
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
EX PARTE MAYS
This is a post conviction application for writ of habeas corpus filed pursuant to the provisions of Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 11.071. Applicant was convicted in May 2008 of capital murder committed in May 2007. Tex.
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
EX PARTE PRITCHARD
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court these applications for writs of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
EX PARTE TARBUTTON
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
EX PARTE SEPEDA
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.07 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the clerk of the trial court transmitted to this Court this application for a writ of habeas corpus. Ex parte Young, 418 SW2d 824, 826 (Tex. Crim. App. 1967).
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
SANCHEZ v. STATE
After a hearing on the motion, the trial court entered an order setting bail at $500000. Sanchez filed a notice of appeal, in which he alleged the bail is excessive and in violation of his constitutional rights. The jurisdiction of this court is
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
HUCKABAY v. STATE
"By singling out that evidence, the trial court violate[s] Articles 36.14, 38.04, and 38.05 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and commit[s] a jury-charge error." Bartlett, 270 SW3d at 154.; see Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. § 36.14 (West 2007) (specifying
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
REESE v. STATE
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure requires the prosecuting attorney to read the indictment to the jury. TEX. CODE CRIM. PROC. ANN. art. 36.01(a)(1) (West 2007). "When prior convictions are alleged for purposes of enhancement only and are not
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A