How to Successfully Win a Criminal Appeal in Texas
A criminal appeal can be a second chance for defendants who have been found guilty. The process is complex, but it’s possible... Read More
Understanding the Role of the Court of Appeals in Texas
What is the role of the Texas Court of Appeals and can an appeal change the verdict or sentencing in your criminal... Read More
What Is the Appeals Process in the Texas Court System?
A judgment issued against you in a criminal case can be devastating, especially when errors occurred during the trial. Learn about the... Read More
How to Get Second Chance at Freedom!
Appellate law helps to ensure a fair trial in the criminal justice system. Here’s what you need to know about appeals and... Read More
Netflix Making a Murderer – Why You Need an Experienced Federal Criminal Appeal Attorney
Leading Lawyer Mick Mickelsen Explains Why experience matter in Federal Criminal defense cases if you have been watching Netflix Making a Murderer! When... Read More
Texas Man Wins Stay of Execution over Murder of Putt-Putt Golf Course Employee
A Texas man who was convicted of the murder of a Putt-Putt golf course assistant manager has been granted a stay of... Read More
Supreme Court Gives Texas Death Row Inmate New Hearing Over Racial Bias
The U.S. Supreme Court has sent the strongest signal yet that race should not be a factor in sentencing in a death... Read More
Charged with a Crime in Texas? What NOT to Do
Mistakes are a normal part of life. For many people, mistakes are an important part of the learning process. A close call... Read More
Man Convicted of Irving Gas Station Shooting Loses Bid for Stay of Execution
Robert Wayne Harris looks set to be the eighth man to be executed in Texas this year after the Court of Criminal... Read More
Arguing an Important Case before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
On December 10, 2008, the Court of Criminal Appeals (the Texas Supreme Court for Criminal Cases), in a case that I argued,... Read More