Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I have a friend with a sentence of 99 years for a murder he is not guilty but only with the testimony from the people he was sentenced with 99 years. This case happened in 1996 when he was 17 years. My question is if he would have a possibility to appeal his case so he can have less years or he can proof that he is not guilty.

I hope you can help me.

Thank you very much.


Asked on 9/12/10, 3:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

His appeal would have been directly after his trial. If he has newly discovered evidence of innocence, he can file a post conviction application for writ of habeas corpus. If he has already filed one, then this evidence must have been unavailable at the time he filed his previous writ. (He can also file a habeas petition if he hasn't already done so if there are constitutional issues to be raised.)

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Answered on 10/01/11, 7:49 pm


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