For Procreation’s Sake, Abbott Appeals Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

State champions marriage equality ban

"...General Greg Abbott is asking the 5th Circuit Court Appeals to uphold the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, according..."

July 31, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Rodney Reed's Appeals: Key Players

Ignored witnesses, “irrelevant” evidence, and more from two decades of appeals

"...and the other witnesses was presented in Reed's early appeals, but judges said it was not believable...."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Appeals Court Stays Rodney Reed's Execution

After new forensic evidence, death row inmate's execution delayed

"...The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay on the execution of Rodney Reed..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Court of Criminal Appeals Stays Halprin's Execution

The case has been sent back to trial court for review

"...On Friday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Randy Halprin a stay of execution for his..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Last-Minute Appeals Aim to Stop First Texas Execution of 2019

Drugs, mental illness, disability factors in 2008 infant murder

"...The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted its first stay of 2019 on Monday, Jan...."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rodney Reed Loses Latest Appeals

Longtime death row inmate will challenge the court's ruling

"...battle will continue following the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' decision to deny the death row inmate's latest requests..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Four of Six: 3rd Court of Appeals

This year, four of the court's six seats are contested

"...scrutiny, what happens at the Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals – one of 14 intermediate appellate courts across the..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes to Examine Death Row Appeals

Supreme Court agrees to hear three Texas death row appeals during its new term

"...Court has agreed to hear three Texas death row appeals during its new term, which begins this month. In..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Disorder in the Court … of Appeals

Triana/Toth race raising unusual political dust

"...Place 6 on the (currently all-Republican) 3rd Court of Appeals, where Democrat Gisela Tri­ana faces Republican Mike Toth for..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...– including, it turns out, Democratic 3rd Court of Appeals Judge Jan Patterson. In two letters penned to Perry..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings

Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs

"...The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a motion for stay of execution pending..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

AG's Office Warned Against Filing 'Punitive' Appeals

Warning stems from pending whistle-blower lawsuit against Gary Grief and the Texas Lottery Commission, for which the AG's office is serving as the defendants' co-counsel

"...now on notice to forego filing "unwarranted" and "punitive" appeals that cause economic duress for plaintiffs, according to an..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Scott Appeals Conviction in Yogurt Shop Case

A recent Supreme Court decision may undercut both verdicts

"...of the crime) argued before Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals that his client's conviction should be overturned. At issue..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Preparing for Springsteen's Appeals

Two attorneys build separate cases for overturning yogurt-shop defendant Robert Springsteen's death sentence.

"...filed her brief with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Oct. 16. Among the 15 issues Sicola has..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Despite Prosecutor's Deal With Snitch, Cobb Loses Appeals

Despite prosecutor's deal with snitch, Cobb loses appeals

"...a panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in a May 2012 opinion. Two months after..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Paper Towel Choking Case Back in Appeals Court

Briefs filed for and against a new trial

"...made in 2010 that urge the Court of Criminal Appeals to grant Jimenez a new trial. Jimenez was convicted..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Last-Minute Appeals on Skinner Execution

Skinner denied access to DNA testing

"...balked at the request and the Court of Criminal Appeals ultimately ruled against Skinner, opining that DNA alone wouldn't..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Final Appeals: Powell Set to Die June 15

Powell supporters join in last attempts to spare his life

"...death row, he has exhausted all his conventional judicial appeals and must rely on a potential clemency recommendation to..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Executed Inmate's Wife Sues Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Keller

Suit argues Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller violated Michael Richard's due process rights by refusing to hear his appeal only because it was filed after 5pm, an arbitrary deadline set by Keller

"...executed inmate Michael Richard is suing Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller, arguing that Keller violated Richard's..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Appeals Court: Name Your Death Drugs, Texas

A ruling in name only

"...The 3rd Court of Appeals agreed that the state's Department of Criminal Justice must..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

State Appeals 3rd Court Ruling in Nisbett Murder

Can Stacey Soule prove that Vicki Nisbett is actually dead?

"...petition for discretionary review to the Court of Crim­inal Appeals requesting that the state's high criminal court overturn the..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Court of Criminal Appeals to Accept E-Filing in Death Penalty Cases

Move comes after petition filed in response to judge's decision to close courthouse door before executed inmate's attorneys could file last-minute appeal

"...a surprisingly swift decision, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals published on Nov. 6 a new rule on its..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Budget War Goes to Appeals Court

Constable, county at odds over timing and legality of funding cuts

"...Ackley delivered oral arguments before the 3rd Court of Appeals in the matter of Griffin v. Birkman, et al...."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

'Chronicle' Should Have Endorsed Buchanan for Place 6, Court of Appeals

"...endorsement on Place 6 in the 3rd Court of Appeals race [“Endorsements,” Oct. 20]? Bree Buchanan, who is running..."

Oct. 23, 2006 Postmarks

Third Court of Appeals Rejects Convention Center Ballot Language

Unconventionalists win a round against Council

"...Last Thursday, Aug.22, the Third Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a petition filed by Nelson..."

Aug. 26, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Rodney Reed Returns to Court of Criminal Appeals

Bastrop Judge recommends CCA deny latest appeal

"...Monday when he recommended that the Court of Criminal Appeals deny Reed's most recent effort, which the state's highest..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Court of Criminal Appeals Grants Stay to Clinton Young

Evidentiary hearing expected in Midland County

"...ruling was ordered by the state's Court of Criminal Appeals, and gives the high court more time to consider..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Court of Criminal Appeals Re-Elects 'Killer' Keller

Gerald Daugherty is back

"...on Tuesday night chose to re-elect Court of Criminal Appeals GOP Presiding Judge Sharon "Killer" Keller – overlooking her..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

"...Last week's 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion – overturning an injunction that had barred final..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Willingham Family Appeals to Third Court

Family hopes to see last week's ruling overturned

"...the entire bench of the Texas Third Court of Appeals reconsider that panel's ruling...."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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