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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
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
RASBERRY v. STATE
A jury found Rasberry guilty of this offense and the trial court sentenced him to 120 days in jail, but suspended the sentence and placed him on probation for one year, assessed a fine of $500 plus court costs, ordered forty hours of community service,
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:26A
CARR v. STATE
Randy Nelson Carr appeals from the trial court's revocation of his community supervision and adjudication of guilt. Carr contends that (1) his sentence is excessive and constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and (2) he received ineffective assistance
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:25A
Cabinet delays police deal explanation
The decision was taken at a meeting between Madonsela, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe and the secretary of cabinet, according to a statement following the cabinet's fortnightly meeting. Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane declined to give reasons
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:25A
IN RE HALE
On February 24, 2011, relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus, seeking to compel the trial court to rule on his pro se motion for speedy trial and motion to dismiss appointed counsel. Based on the following reasons, we deny the petition for writ
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:25A
IN RE HASTINGS
On March 2, 2011, relator filed a petition for writ of mandamus, seeking to compel the trial court to rule on his pro se motion to dismiss appointed counsel. However, in order to be entitled to mandamus relief, relator must establish the trial court:
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:25A
Should you sue your doctor?
"A big part of our job was to prepare medical claims for the RAF, so shifting our focus to personal injury lawsuits against the health profession was a natural progression," says a Gauteng attorney. Attorneys are now actively pursuing medical
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:25A
CHIA INTE : The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Securities Claims
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Updated: 03/17/2011 08:25A
BOYD v. STATE
The trial court's duty to include an instruction under section 7 arises when the evidence raises a genuine factual dispute regarding (1) law enforcement's compliance with the statutory warnings set out in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 38.22,
Updated: 03/17/2011 08:25A