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Zachary Salazar v. the State of Texas

Citation: Not availableDocket: 06-22-00015-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; October 7, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Zachary Salazar, the appellant, appealed a decision from the 202nd District Court of Bowie County, Texas, under case number 21F-088. The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District, in a memorandum opinion delivered by Justice Stevens, with participation from Chief Justice Morriss and Justice van Cleef, found no errors in the trial court's judgment and thus affirmed it. Additionally, the court acknowledged Salazar's demonstrated inability to pay the costs associated with the appeal, resulting in the waiver of those costs. The judgment was rendered on October 7, 2022, and was authenticated by Chief Justice Josh R. Morriss, III, with the clerk being Debra K. Autrey.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Judgment

Application: The appellate court found no errors in the trial court's judgment and thus upheld the decision made by the 202nd District Court of Bowie County.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Appellate District, in a memorandum opinion delivered by Justice Stevens, with participation from Chief Justice Morriss and Justice van Cleef, found no errors in the trial court's judgment and thus affirmed it.

Waiver of Appellate Costs Due to Inability to Pay

Application: The court recognized the appellant's financial incapacity and accordingly waived the costs associated with the appeal.

Reasoning: Additionally, the court acknowledged Salazar's demonstrated inability to pay the costs associated with the appeal, resulting in the waiver of those costs.