In the interest of RDG and In the interest of TDM (Published Memos): Texas Family Code § 263.405 may be unconstitutional to the extent that it requires indigent…
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In the interest of RDG and In the interest of TDM (Published Memos): Texas Family Code § 263.405 may be unconstitutional to the extent that it requires indigent…
Darby v. Darby et al. (Published): A recently-minted ex-wife wanted to appeal her divorce, but claimed she didn’t have the money to pay the court reporter or…
Archer v. TDCJ-ID, et al. (Published Memo): On January 9, 2008, the Tyler court issued the Crosby decision. It held that inmate civil right suits could be dismissed without a…
Moody v. State (Unpublihed Memo): Moody’s own statements along with those of her maintenance contractor were sufficient to corroborate an accomplice’s testimony. Moody was charged with organized criminal…
Hack v. State (Unpublished Memo): A wrinkle in the habitual offender law. Hack was charged with sexual assault of a minor, which carries a two to…
Jones v. State (Unpublished Memo): Facing a state jail felony cocaine possession charge, the defendant pled guilty, but decided to represent himself as sentencing was put…
Middleton v. State (Unpublished Memo): On the evening of Easter Sunday, 2006, Middleton fired a great number of rounds with his AK-47. He didn’t kill the…
Goshen v. State (Unpublished Memo): This case points out the “Vannortrick Gap.” Before accepting a plea, trial courts are supposed to let defendants know about the…
In re State (Published): The State brought a mandamus to disqualify defense counsel. The same defense counsel represented two allegedly drunken drag racers A and B. There’s a potential…