Appealing Conviction In Texas

Summary

Appealing a conviction for possession of child pornography in Texas involves proving ineffective assistance of counsel. This requires demonstrating that your attorneys performance was deficient and prejudiced your defense. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Currently incarcerated and trying to get help with appeal status already filed
What is the location of your incarceration and the court where the appeal was filed?
Dallas Texas 283rd district court
What is the nature of your conviction that you're appealing?

For your information, the 283rd District Court in Dallas, Texas can be reached at (*) *-*.
Sexual offences
What specific sexual offence were you convicted for? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Possession of child pornography
What is the basis of your appeal?

In Texas, possession of child pornography is a felony, punishable by imprisonment and fines.
To overturn case decision
What grounds are you basing your appeal on? For instance, are you claiming there was a legal error, new evidence, or ineffective assistance of counsel?
Ineffective assistance of counsel
What specific actions or lack thereof by your counsel do you believe led to ineffective assistance?
Unknown
Can you provide any details about how your counsel's actions or lack thereof negatively impacted your case?
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In Texas, ineffective assistance of counsel can be grounds for appeal if you can prove your counsel's performance was deficient and prejudiced your defense.