What procedures are available to challenge a conviction on appeal?

When a defendant is convicted of a crime in Texas, he or she may challenge their conviction on appeal. In order to do so, the defendant must first file a notice of appeal to the court in which he or she was convicted. This must be done within 30 days of the entry of the conviction. After filing the notice, the defendant must then file a written statement of the specific issues that the defendant is appealing. The appellate court then reviews the lower court’s proceedings and issues a written opinion. The appellate court will examine if the lower court made any errors that impacted the outcome of the case. If there were any errors and that they substantially impacted the verdict, the appellate court will either reverse or modify the conviction of the criminal defendant. The appellate court can also order a new trial if the lower court’s errors substantially impacted the outcome. The defendant may also be able to file a petition for discretionary review with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. This petition must be filed within fifteen days of the lower court’s decision. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will review the issues that the defendant raised in the petition to determine if any of them present sufficient grounds for review. The court may then grant the petition or deny it. If it is granted, the court will review the case and make a decision on the appeal. The defendant can also file an application for writ of habeas corpus, which is a request for relief from a court order. This can be done before, during, or after the appeals process. This can be an effective way for the defendant to raise any issues that were not addressed by the appellate court. The court will review the issues and determine if the conviction should be overturned or modified.

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