Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I have a question about appealing a decision. This person was commiting a crime of theft and the other co-defendant murdered the store associate. The one who killed the store associate got life, but the guy who was just there got 50 years, is there a way to go back and appeal the case for a lesser sentence?

How long after they have been convicted can they appeal?


Asked on 5/28/11, 3:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

They have 30 days after they were convicted to file notice of appeal.

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Answered on 5/28/11, 3:49 pm
Sharita Blacknall The Law Offices of Sharita Blacknall, PC

A notice of appeal should be filed within 30 days of the conviction. If this time period has passed a writ may be filed if it is shown that there is a constitutional violation. The best thing to do is consult and hire an attorney to investigate possible solutions. This is a complicated issue and cannot be solved without hiring a professional. The transcript from the trial will have to be ordered, the co-defendant's trial transcript may need to be ordered, the original attorneys case file will need to be ordered. These are all costs to be paid by the defendant in addition to the attorney's fees. An investigator may also need to be hired to assist the attorney.

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Answered on 6/10/11, 7:55 am


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