Wrongful Conviction Appeal Process

Summary

To challenge a wrongful conviction in Texas, you can file an appeal or a writ of habeas corpus. Post-conviction DNA testing can be requested if it was not used during the trial. Ineffective assistance of counsel can also be grounds for appeal. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals handles criminal appeals.

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State of Texas robbery
What evidence do you have to support the claim of wrongful conviction? In Texas, you can file an appeal or a writ of habeas corpus to challenge a conviction.
Is DNA was required but never used
What is the reason the DNA evidence was not used during the trial? In Texas, post-conviction DNA testing can be requested under certain conditions.
Some neglect on the lawyers part
What steps have been taken so far to address this neglect and seek a retrial based on the unused DNA evidence?

In Texas, ineffective assistance of counsel can be grounds for appeal.
Appeals requisitioning the judge
What is the current status of the appeal? In Texas, the Court of Criminal Appeals handles criminal appeals. Their contact is (*) *-*.