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Over the past decade, the Court of Criminal Appeals has addressed numerous complex jury unanimity charge issues. To avoid charge error of this sort, it is important to be able to identify the tow areas where unanimity becomes an issue.
This paper is designed to provide trial judges with a step-by-step framework to effectively and efficiently manage an Article 11.07 post-conviction habeas corpus docket by examining: applicable procedural rules; burdens; the notion of cognizability; substantive issues like ineffective assistance ...
Drafting a good petition for discretionary review (PDR) involves more than just repackaging your brief in the court of appeals. A PDR has a different purpose, is addressed to a different audience, and is governed by different rules. Understanding these differences will greatly increase the odds t...
