Narrative Opinion Summary
Notice of Appeal has been filed in the case of The State of Texas vs. Sullivan, under Cause No. i, in the District Court of Bexar County, Texas. The document states the following key points: 1. A trial occurred, which was a jury trial. 2. The trial dates are not specified but include reference to a plea bargain agreement. 3. The plea bargain was accepted by the Court. 4. Sentencing occurred on an unspecified date, with the sentence commencing shortly thereafter. 5. A motion for a new trial was filed, with options listed for appeal: - A jurisdictional defect (with explanation attached), - Issues raised by written motion and ruled upon before trial (motion and ruling attached), or - Permission to appeal granted or denied by the trial court. The appeal is respectfully submitted by the defendant's counsel, Wood I. Bertram Oliver. Relevant case numbers and contact information for the attorney are included in the document.
Legal Issues Addressed
Jury Trial Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case involved a jury trial, indicating that the defendant's guilt or innocence was determined by a group of peers, consistent with the defendant's right to a trial by jury.
Reasoning: A trial occurred, which was a jury trial.
Motion for a New Trialsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A motion for a new trial was filed, allowing the defendant to challenge the trial's outcome based on specific legal grounds, such as jurisdictional defects or pre-trial rulings.
Reasoning: A motion for a new trial was filed, with options listed for appeal: A jurisdictional defect (with explanation attached), Issues raised by written motion and ruled upon before trial (motion and ruling attached), or Permission to appeal granted or denied by the trial court.
Plea Bargain Agreementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The plea bargain agreement was accepted by the court, which typically involves the defendant agreeing to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or dismissal of certain charges.
Reasoning: The plea bargain was accepted by the Court.
Sentencingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Sentencing in the case was conducted on an unspecified date, indicating the conclusion of the trial process and the imposition of a penalty as determined by the court.
Reasoning: Sentencing occurred on an unspecified date, with the sentence commencing shortly thereafter.