Jonesville is a rural unincorporated community in eastern Harrison County, Texas, United States. It is located just west of Waskom, or about 20 miles east of the county seat, Marshall. It is famous for its general store, which has been a filming location of several Disney films. Lady Bird Johnson lived there once.

Criminal Appeals Law Lawyers In Jonesville Texas

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What is criminal appeals law?

A criminal appeal is a formal request to rehear a case that has already been decided -- a request that a new court reconsider the decision of the first court. When one or both sides of a case that has already been decided think there was a mistake made at trial, they can file an appeal. An appeal is entirely different than a jury trial. There is no testimony taken. The court of appeals decides the case entirely upon the written briefs filed by your attorney and the offie of the Attorney General who represents the prosecution and asks that the conviction be upheld.

Answers to criminal appeals law issues in Texas

After conviction and sentencing, a defendant has the opportunity to file an appeal of his sentence. If the conviction...