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RIVON v. STATE
At the conclusion of the punishment hearing, a jury sentenced appellant to life imprisonment in all cases, and the trial court made a deadly weapon finding. In a single issue on appeal, appellant contends the trial court abused its discretion in
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
IN RE OCHOA
Relator Esau Alderete Ochoa, Jr., an inmate, has filed a pro se petition for writ of mandamus in this Court. See Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 22.221 (West 2011). In the petition, Ochoa asks this Court to compel the trial court to enter a judgment nunc pro
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
IN RE OCHOA
Relator Esau Alderete Ochoa, Jr., an inmate, has filed a pro se petition for writ of mandamus in this Court. See Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 22.221 (West 2011). In the petition, Ochoa asks this Court to compel the trial court to enter a judgment nunc pro
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
JOSEPH v. STATE
Appellant was tried for murder and subsequently convicted by a jury on October 8, 2010. The jury assessed punishment at twenty-two years' imprisonment. On November 8, 2010, appellant filed a motion for new trial which was denied by the trial court.
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
McGLOWN v. ASHFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Appellant, Willie McGlown, Jr., attempts to appeal from the trial court's judgment signed April 29, 2010. Because appellant's notice of appeal was untimely filed, we dismiss. Generally, a notice of appeal is due within thirty days after the date the
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
McGLOWN v. ASHFORD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Appellant, Willie McGlown, Jr., attempts to appeal from the trial court's judgment signed April 29, 2010. Because appellant's notice of appeal was untimely filed, we dismiss. Generally, a notice of appeal is due within thirty days after the date the
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
MALONE v. PATEL
The trial court entered judgment in favor of Patel on the jury's verdict, and Malone appeals that here. By conditional cross-appeal, Patel challenges the trial court's granting directed verdict on his quantum meruit claim. We affirm the trial court's
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
ROCHA v. STATE
In four issues, appellant contends (1) the evidence is legally insufficient to support his conviction, (2) the trial court erred by refusing to include a mistake-of-fact instruction in the jury charge, (3) the trial court erred by permitting the State
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
SHEPHERD v. STATE
The Clerk of this Court has sent a duplicate copy to the trial court clerk. Id. Accordingly, we dismiss the appeal. See TEX. R. APP. P. 43.2(f). We dismiss any pending motions as moot. We direct the Clerk to issue the mandate within 10 days of the date
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A
SHEPHERD v. STATE
The Clerk of this Court has sent a duplicate copy to the trial court clerk. Id. Accordingly, we dismiss the appeal. See TEX. R. APP. P. 43.2(f). We dismiss any pending motions as moot. We direct the Clerk to issue the mandate within 10 days of the date
Updated: 04/06/2012 08:55A