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Yu Masaki v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-13-00540-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; March 4, 2014; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, rendered a judgment in the case of Yu Masaki (Appellant) against the State of Texas (Appellee). The appeal originated from the 144th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, with Judge Angus McGinty presiding. The appellate court modified the trial court's judgment by removing the assessment of attorney’s fees against the appellant. The judgment was affirmed as modified, and the motion for the appellant's counsel to withdraw was granted. The decision was signed by Justice Karen Angelini on March 5, 2014.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Modified Judgment

Application: Despite the modification, the appellate court affirmed the rest of the trial court's judgment as modified.

Reasoning: The judgment was affirmed as modified.

Modification of Trial Court Judgment

Application: The appellate court modified the trial court's decision by removing the assessment of attorney’s fees against the appellant.

Reasoning: The appellate court modified the trial court's judgment by removing the assessment of attorney’s fees against the appellant.

Withdrawal of Appellant's Counsel

Application: The appellate court granted the motion for the appellant's counsel to withdraw from the case.

Reasoning: The motion for the appellant's counsel to withdraw was granted.