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JOHNSON v. STATE
Appellant Leroy Eugene Johnson appeals from two trial court orders denying his motions for post-conviction DNA testing. We affirm. Appellant was convicted of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, and delivery of cocaine. This court affirmed his
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
ELLIS v. STATE
Appellant Gary Lynn Ellis challenges his conviction for possession of a prohibited weapon, claiming in a single point that the trial court abused its discretion by denying appellant's motion for directed verdict. We review this challenge as a challenge
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
SMALL v. McMASTER
After the first jury trial, the trial court signed an interlocutory judgment establishing an informal marriage between Murriah and Jack beginning on December 25, 1991. Murriah then added several third parties, including Jack's son, Robert A. Small
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
SMITH v. STATE
The jury sentenced appellant to confinement for forty years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Appellant's appointed counsel filed a brief in which he concludes the appeal is wholly frivolous and without merit.
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
FLORES v. STATE
The trial court found an enhancement paragraph true and assessed punishment at twenty-five years' imprisonment. In two issues, appellant argues that (1) the trial court erred by admitting into evidence an out-of-state penitentiary packet (or "pen
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
WASHINGTON v. STATE
On September 8, 2010, the trial court sentenced appellant to confinement for 40 years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Appellant filed a timely notice of appeal. Appellant's appointed counsel filed a brief in
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
IN RE BUNT
Subsequently, Compass Bank deposited the $100000 into the registry of the court, and was dismissed from the suit. The dispute in the 113th District Court is set for trial May 14, 2012. Relator demanded an assignment of the judgment from Cemex on
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
IN RE LOZANO
Consideration of a request or motion that is properly filed and before the court is a ministerial act. State ex rel. Curry v. Gray, 726 SW2d 125, 128 (Tex. Crim. App.1987) (orig. proceeding). A relator must establish the trial court (1) had a legal
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
IN RE COFER
Consideration of a motion that is properly filed and before the court is a ministerial act. State ex rel. Curry v. Gray, 726 SW2d 125, 128 (Tex. Crim. App. 1987) (orig. proceeding). A relator must establish the trial court (1) had a legal duty to rule
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
IN RE OFFORD
When a motion is properly filed and pending before a trial court, the act of considering and resolving it is ministerial, not discretionary. Ex parte Bates, 65 SW3d 133, 134-35 (Tex.App.-Amarillo 2001, orig. proceeding). This court is empowered to
Updated: 10/21/2011 07:41A
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