US Courts

Brancha Ladale Loyd v. State of Texas - DWI Case Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for driving while intoxicated (third or more offense). The court found no abuse of discretion in the trial court's decision not to declare a mistrial after the appellant's counsel had lunch with the jury, as no case-related discussion occurred. The court also found the improper jury argument complaint was not preserved.

Estate of Fugler v. State of Texas - Dismissal for Want of Jurisdiction

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in the Estate of Thomas Doniver Fugler, Jr. v. The State of Texas for want of jurisdiction. The appellant, Christy Lynne Powell, was found not to be a party to the probate proceedings and therefore lacked standing to appeal the trial court's orders.

In Re Gregory Lynn Allison v. the State of Texas - Mandamus

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a writ of mandamus filed by Gregory Lynn Allison. Allison sought to compel a district court judge to rule on his motions regarding waiver of counsel and demanding an examining trial. The court found no clear right to the relief sought.

Howard v. Texas - Aggravated Sexual Assault Case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part a conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The court affirmed the conviction for Count I but reversed Counts II and III due to jury charge error, remanding those matters for a new trial.

Simon Rico, Jr. v. State of Texas - Manslaughter Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District, affirmed the trial court's judgment sentencing Simon Rico, Jr. to eighteen years imprisonment for manslaughter. The court granted the motion to withdraw filed by Rico's retained counsel, who determined the appeal was without merit.

Texas Court of Appeals Affirms Controlled Substance Ruling

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a controlled substance ruling in the case of Justan Nathaniel Stubblefield v. The State of Texas. The court upheld the trial court's decision to revoke Stubblefield's community supervision and impose the original sentence of ten years' incarceration.

Chad Russell George v. State of Texas - Injury to Child Case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision to revoke Chad Russell George's community supervision for an injury to a child conviction. The court found that George failed to comply with the terms of his supervision, leading to the revocation of his suspended sentence.

Garber v. Texas - Motion or Writ Denied

The Texas Court of Appeals, 6th District, denied John Henry Garber's petition for a writ of mandamus. The court found the petition lacked the required certification that factual statements were supported by competent evidence, as mandated by Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.3(k).

Jatevon Johnson v. State of Texas - Capital Murder Affirmed

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Jatevon Johnson for capital murder. The court found sufficient evidence to support the conviction and the life imprisonment sentence imposed by the trial court.

Chad Russell George v. State of Texas - Criminal Appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision to revoke Chad Russell George's community supervision. George was originally placed on supervision for charges including injury to a child and endangering a child. The revocation was based on his failure to pay fees and report as required.