Ex Parte Pena’s Empirical Analysis
2002
Citation profile
22
cited by 22 later decisions
1
states following
April 2018
most recently cited
21 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Heath v. State · Ex Parte Graves · Ex Parte McIver · Ex Parte Bagley · Ex Parte Johnson
Most-quoted passages
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“A 'void' or ‘illegal’ sentence is one that is not authorized by law.” See Ex parte Pena, 71 S.W.3d 336, 337 (Tex.Crim.App.2002) (citing Ex parte Johnson, 697 S.W.2d 605, 606-07 (Tex.Crim.App.1985)). . See Ex parte Seidel, 39 S.W.3d 221, 224 (Tex.Crim.App.2001) (”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. Ex Parte Rich“[ejven if Mr. Pena had alleged a constitutional or jurisdictional defect, he would not be entitled to habeas corpus relief because he could have, and should have, complained about the fine ... on direct appeal”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. Ex Parte Reedy
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