Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Judges in criminal cases
If a judge rules against a defendant in a criminal trial and that defendant is related to the judge by marriage is there a chance for a retrial or a mistrial?
Asked on 7/01/08, 3:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford
Langford Law Office
Re: Judges in criminal cases
Maybe. The objection should have been raised prior to trial and overruled, in order to preserve it for appeal.
Answered on 7/01/08, 4:20 pm
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