2017 Case Summaries

Variance determined to be immaterial in aggravated assault case

Definition of child pornography questioned

Probable cause questioned in shoplifting case

CoCA extends Padilla protections

Out-of-state acts not applicable for assault statute

Officer’s reasonable suspicion upheld in rental-car case

CoCA reverses suppression of evidence based on newly-discovered evidence rule

CoCA defines new legal-basis gateway for habeas relief

Statute requiring defendant to pay court costs violated separation of powers provision of Texas Constitution

Plea found to be voluntary despite different drug

Post-conviction DNA testing denied in capital murder case

CCA considers post-conviction appeal and DNA testing

Calls logs not afforded broader protection

Mandamus relief granted against county court judge

Improper sentencing nixes plea bargain

CCA hold abusive head trauma testimony reliable

CCA clarifies Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Standard