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Death Watch: Madness and Forensics
Two capital cases raise psychological and evidentiary issues
"...they argue in a brief filed recently with the CCA. The defense response is expected in a matter of..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Rules Judge Didn't Have Right to Forcibly Medicate Death Row Inmate
Keller says any competency is good enough for death
"...again, his defense contested. In it's ruling today, the CCA agreed that the evidence "conclusively shows that medication was..."

Sept. 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Poised to Hit 500th Execution
Texas is on the eve of its 500th execution since death penalty reinstatement
"...With the execution of Kimberly McCarthy slated for June 26, Texas is on the eve..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chief Judge: New Panel Will Be Assigned to Consider Death Row Appeal
Execution still slated for tomorrow
"...to determine intellectual disability – the courts (including the CCA) have nonetheless determined that he is not too disabled..."

June 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Supremes Reject Jimenez Appeal
Case moves back to federal district court
"...not "clear and convincing," the standard by which the CCA ruled that she should be judged...."

Jan. 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Will Texas Do Better?
On recusals, straight-ticket voting, and a bifurcated judiciary
"...Money Talks: HB 129 would require CCA and Supreme Court judges to recuse themselves from cases..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

DNA Testing Puts Hank Skinner at Murder Scene
But it doesn't necessarily mean he's guilty, attorneys argue
"...stall execution. That argument didn't appear to impress the CCA, and before the court issued a ruling the state..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Reasons To Vote
Take the time to take responsibility for your own community
"...to get Austinites' blood moving it would be the CCA, where incumbent Judge Sharon "We Close at 5" Keller..."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Two More in Line for Death Penalty
These two men were both 19 when they were sentenced to death
"...of Hines' troubled background. The question now before the CCA is whether the prior counsel's failings can create an..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge to D.A.: Woman Likely Not Guilty in Toddler Death
Judge Jon Wisser wrote a letter to the district attorney expressing concern over the case he originally presided over
"..."clear and convincing" of innocence, which is what the CCA ruled would be needed to prove her innocence. Whether..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge to DA: Woman Likely Not Guilty in Toddler's Death
Was Rosa Jimenez wrongly convicted?
"..."clear and convincing" of innocence, which is what the CCA ruled would be needed to prove her innocence...."

Oct. 3, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reed and Swearingen Evidence in Question
Two more death penalty cases under appeal scrutiny
"...final ruling, which will be sent back to the CCA for consideration...."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge: Ready to Rule Against Swearingen
Transcripts aren't yet in, but judge has decided
"...decomposing for 25 days. The new evidence prompted the CCA to stay Swearingen's August 2011 execution, sending the case..."

Aug. 20, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ineffective Counsel Blamed in Death Row Inmate's Case
John Balentine was convicted of a triple murder of teenagers in Amarillo
"...was slated for execution on Aug. 1, but the CCA stepped in. Now the court wants the parties to..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lawyers Like Hampton
Bar members would oust Sharon Keller
"...his race against Keller, who has been on the CCA, the state's highest criminal court, since 1994. She's been..."

May 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

New Trial Denied in Choking Case
Appeals court overturned ruling granting new trial for babysitter
"...The CCA, however, disagreed on all points – arguing that Martinez..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Paper Towel Choking Case Back in Appeals Court
Briefs filed for and against a new trial
"...Instead of adopting the trial court's findings-of-fact, however, the CCA last year asked for additional briefs on the issues..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Quarrel With the Status Quo
Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.
"...way to the Court of Criminal Appeals. And the CCA said Perkins was right to suppress the confession. OK?..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Primary Prospects
A rundown of primary election battles shaping up
"...CD 10 R: Michael McCaul*, Ernie Beltz Jr.; D: Dan Grant; L: Richard Priest..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

State Takes Over Morton Case
A.G.'s Office investigates wrongful conviction in WilCo

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines
"...Attorney John Bradley agreed Morton should be released. The CCA ruling clears the way for the case to be..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Feature

That Dog Don't Hunt
Smelling a rat, appeals court throws out conviction
"...According to the CCA, dog scent evidence by itself is not sufficient to..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...she was handed for her involvement in shutting the CCA to a death row inmate's last appeal. The State..."

Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature

SCJC to Keller: Consider Yourself Warned
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct hands down its ruling on Judge Sharon Keller
"...At issue is Keller's now-infamous statement that the CCA closed at 5pm, which blocked Richard's attorneys at the..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...house, where he hid it behind a chair. The CCA stayed Green's execution pending further inquiry into his mental..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature

State Commission Considers Keller's Fate
Keller's execution-day decisions under microscope again
"...being heard. The fact that Keller famously told the CCA's then-general counsel, Ed Marty, that she would not keep..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...Verla Sue Holland. Hood appealed his case, and the CCA rejected his bid for a new trial (though it..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature

Death Row Case Evidence May Never Be Tested
When technicalities take precedence over finding out who done it
"...of diligence" or other culpable state, he said. The CCA's ruling here is a "jarring" redefinition of fault that..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

No Excuses for Keller's Conduct, Attorneys Argue
New filings suggest judge is shirking responsibility for inmate's death

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge and OAS Find T. Don Hutto Lacking
Judicial oversight of the T. Don Hutto immigration detention center ends soon – then what?
"...However, the report gives CCA and ICE ample credit for instituting several detainee perks:..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

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