Category: Habeas Corpus Texas

In high profile cases it’s not uncommon for the authorities to put together a case on the flimsiest of evidence. Take the recent case of David Barajas who was recently acquitted of shooting a man who killed his young sons in a drunken-driving accident. There’s no question that Barajas had a strong motive in the…

People are often confused as to the difference between an appeal of a criminal case and an Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Appeal An appeal (also known as a “direct appeal”) is taken immediately after a conviction and sentence. A person or their Dallas criminal appeals attorney is generally required to file a…