Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas· 4/15/1998
Ex Parte McCullough
Citations
- 966 S.W.2d 529
- 1998 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 48
- 1998 WL 172810
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- holding that if district court denies habeas relief, applicant may appeal “regardless of the underlying claims for the relief sought”
- holding, on application for writ of habeas corpus, that applicant's guilty plea was involuntary
- noting that, generally, claims of involuntariness of a plea are cognizable on habeas corpus
- noting that habeas relief is available to defendants placed on deferred adjudication
- noting that habeas relief is available to defendants placed on deferred adjudication
- stating that “[c]ertain claims may not be cognizable on habeas corpus, i.e., they may not be proper grounds for habeas corpus relief. However, if the district court denies relief, regardless of the underlying claims for the relief sought, the applicant may appeal”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Per Curiam
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.