Legal Opinion

Ex Parte Townsend

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided July 7, 1976No. 52480PublishedCited by 55 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

DALLY, Commissioner.

This is a post conviction writ of habeas corpus proceeding. See Article 11.07, V.A. C.C.P.

The petitioner, who was convicted for the offense of felony theft, asserts that he has been denied the right of appeal. The question presented is whether a defendant is bound by his agreement to waive appeal when the agreement is made prior to trial.

The trial court heard the petitioner’s application for writ of habeas corpus on May 10, 1976. There are no findings of fact, conclusions of law, or recommendations concerning granting or denial of relief.

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2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Smith v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1969

3Cited by55 opinions

  1. Monreal v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2003
  2. Blanco v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2000
  3. Dinnery v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1980
  4. Buck v. State, Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston)2001
  5. Ex Parte DelaneyCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 2006

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