Regan Pearson Regan Pearson is a 3L J.D. Candidate graduating in May 2016. He is from Lubbock, Texas and received his B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University in 2012. […]
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Shelby Hall Shelby is a 3L J.D. Candidate graduating in May 2016. Shelby grew up in Ovilla, Texas and attended Red Oak High School. She also attended Abilene Christian University […]
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Kristen Vander-Plas Kristen is a 3L J.D. Candidate graduating in May 2016. Kristen (known affectionately as “KVP” to her peers and professors alike) grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and attended […]
Court of Criminal Appeals Update: Griffin v. State
Griffin v. State NO. 10-05176-CRF-361 Case Summary written by Frederick C. Hutterer, Staff Member. JUDGE JOHNSON delivered the opinion of the court, in which JUDGE KEASLER, JUDGE HERVEY, JUDGE ALCALA, […]
Court of Criminal Appeals Update: In re Masterson
In re Masterson Nos. WR-59, 481-04 and WR-59, 481-05 Case summary written by Ashleigh Hammer, Staff Member. PER CURIAM. Richard Allen Masterson was found guilty of capital murder in April […]
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Carter Bowers Carter Bowers is a 3L J.D. Candidate graduating in May 2016. Born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, he graduated from Texas Tech University in May 2011, earning a Bachelor […]
Court of Criminal Appeals Update: Reeder v. State
Reeder v. State No. PD-0601-14 Case Summary written by Pedro Leyva, Staff Member. JUDGE HERVEY delivered the opinion of the unanimous court. The appellant, Reeder, over his objection, was required […]
Supreme Court of Texas Update: Hysaw v. Dawkins
Hysaw v. Dawkins No. 14-0984 04-13-00539-CV, 450 S.W.3d 147, 07-30-14 Case Summary written by Jana L. Simons, Staff Member. JUSTICE GUZMAN delivered the opinion of the Court. In 1947 Ethel […]
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Linda Castillo Linda Castillo is a 3L J.D. Candidate graduating in May 2016 and serves as an Articles Editor on the Law Review. She is from Elsa, Texas, a small […]
Court of Criminal Appeals Update: Ex parte Robbins
Ex parte Robbins No. WR-73,484-02 Case Summary written by Andy Linn, Staff Member. PER CURIAM. In 1999, a jury found Neal Hampton Robbins guilty of capital murder of his girlfriend’s […]