Tioga is a town in Grayson County, Texas, United States. The population was 754 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sherman–Denison Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the birthplace of Gene Autry; one of the main streets through the town is named in his memory. This is actually not true, and has been disproved many times. Dr. Eugene Ledbetter, the doctor that delivered Gene Autry confirmed that he was not born in Tioga. Gene Autry did spend some time growing up in Tioga, but not more than a few years.

Criminal Appeals Law Lawyers In Tioga 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...