State v. Fowler

OPINION

REX D. DAVIS, Chief Justice.

Racheal Fowler filed an application for writ of habeas corpus in the district court contending that her arrest warrant was not supported by probable cause. The court issued the writ and set the matter for hearing. After hearing, the court held that the warrant was not supported by probable cause and ordered Fowler discharged and released from her surety bond. The State appealed.

Generally, the State cannot appeal an adverse ruling in a habeas proceeding. State ex rel. Holmes v. Klevenhagen, 819 S.W.2d 539, 541 (Tex.Crim.App.1991) (orig. proceeding). The State…