Chilton is an unincorporated community in Falls County, Texas, United States. The Chilton Independent School District serves area students. Chilton Independent School District, prides itself on its success in various regions of extra-curricular activities, most notably football, in which Chilton won their second 1A state football championship in 2006. Chilton also has won the state championship in golf the past four years, due to the success from Gabby Dominguez. Chilton has a population of roughly 700-1000 people that live within city limits

What is criminal appeals law?

A criminal appeal is a formal request to rehear a case that has already been decided -- a request that a new court reconsider the decision of the first court. When one or both sides of a case that has already been decided think there was a mistake made at trial, they can file an appeal. An appeal is entirely different than a jury trial. There is no testimony taken. The court of appeals decides the case entirely upon the written briefs filed by your attorney and the offie of the Attorney General who represents the prosecution and asks that the conviction be upheld.

Answers to criminal appeals law issues in Texas

After conviction and sentencing, a defendant has the opportunity to file an appeal of his sentence. If the conviction...