By Kevin L. Collins | Published April 1, 2021 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: appeals, bail, imprisonment, violent crimes | Comments Off on When is a Defendant Entitled to Bail Pending Appeal of a Conviction?
Under Texas law, most people who have been convicted of a crime carrying a prison sentence are entitled to be released on reasonable bail pending the determination of an appeal. However, there are notable exceptions, based on the seriousness of the crime and other factors. In general, post-conviction bail works much the same as pretrial Read More
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