Ex parte Isaiah Lamontrel White - Habeas Relief Granted
Summary
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted habeas relief to Isaiah Lamontrel White, setting aside his sentence on count three (unauthorized use of a motor vehicle) and ordering a new sentencing hearing. The trial court found White's sentence on this count was illegal. The applicant is remanded to Tarrant County custody, and the trial court must issue a bench warrant within 10 days of the mandate.
What changed
The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas granted relief in habeas corpus proceeding WR-97,428-01, finding that applicant Isaiah Lamontrel White's five-year sentence on count three (unauthorized use of a motor vehicle) was illegal. White was convicted on three counts following a guilty plea with no sentencing agreement. The trial court recommended relief after determining the sentence was improper, and the appellate court agreed. The sentence for count three is set aside, and White is remanded to the Sheriff of Tarrant County for a new sentencing hearing on that count only.\n\nCourt personnel must issue the necessary bench warrant within 10 days from the date of the Court's mandate. Copies of the opinion shall be sent to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Correctional Institutions Division and the Board of Pardons and Paroles. This is a routine post-conviction matter with limited precedential value (marked 'Do not publish').
What to do next
- Trial court must issue bench warrant within 10 days of mandate (by April 12, 2026)
- Tarrant County Sheriff must receive and process applicant for new sentencing hearing
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Board of Pardons and Paroles must update records upon receipt of mandate
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April 2, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
White, Isaiah Lamontrel
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: WR-97,428-01
- Nature of Suit: 11.07 HC
Disposition: HC Relief granted
Disposition
HC Relief granted
Lead Opinion
IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS
OF TEXAS
NO. WR-97,428-01
EX PARTE ISAIAH LAMONTREL WHITE, Applicant
ON APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
CAUSE NO. C-2-W012789-1821516-A
IN THE CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT TWO
TARRANT COUNTY
Per curiam.
OPINION
Applicant was convicted of three counts: (1) aggravated assault of a peace
officer, (2) evading arrest, and (3) unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He was
sentenced to five years’ imprisonment in each count. This application only attacks
count three, the conviction for the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Applicant
filed this application for a writ of habeas corpus in the county of conviction, and
the district clerk forwarded it to this Court. See TEX. CODE CRIM. PROC. art. 11.07.
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Applicant contends that his plea was involuntary and his sentence was illegal
as to count three of this indictment. Applicant pleaded guilty with no agreement as
to sentence. Based on the record, the trial court has determined that Applicant’s
plea was not involuntary, but his sentence was illegal and recommends that this
Court grant Applicant a new sentencing hearing. We agree.
Relief is granted. The sentence in count three of cause number 1821516 in
the Criminal District Court Number 2 District Court of Tarrant County is set
aside, and Applicant is remanded to the custody of the Sheriff of Tarrant County
for a new sentencing hearing for count three only. The trial court shall issue any
necessary bench warrant within ten days from the date of this Court’s mandate.
Copies of this opinion shall be sent to the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice–Correctional Institutions Division and the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Delivered: April 2, 2026
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