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· 1/29/2026

In Re Sterling T. Riles v. the State of Texas

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  • recognizing substantial question where appellant asserted that sentencing court imposed excessive sentence and failed to consider relevant sentencing factors, including rehabilitative needs
  • recognizing substantial question where appellant asserted that sentencing court imposed an excessive sentence and failed to consider relevant sentencing factors, including rehabilitative needs
  • recognizing substantial question where appellant alleged that sentencing court placed inordinate focus on facts of underlying offense, failed to consider relevant mitigating factors, and failed to consider evidence of rehabilitation while in prison
  • finding a substantial question was raised based on a claim the trial court “plac[ed] inordinate focus on the facts of the underlying offense, fail[ed] to consider relevant mitigating factors, and fail[ed] to consider evidence of his rehabilitation while in prison”

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