Ex Parte De Los Reyes

OPINION

DAVID WELLINGTON CHEW, Chief Justice.

Joel De Los Reyes appeals the trial court’s denial of his application for writ of habeas corpus. In a single issue, Appellant contends he is entitled to relief by writ of habeas corpus, and the trial court erred by denying his application, on the basis that he suffered ineffective assistance of counsel during his original criminal prosecution. By cross-appeal, the State contends that the trial court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction over the case, as Appellant is currently in federal custody. We reverse.

Appellant has been a permanent resident in the…