Appeals & Writs of Habeas Corpus Overturn Your Criminal Conviction

Houston Appeals & Writs of Habeas Corpus Attorney

Providing Post-Conviction Relief to Clients Across the Greater Houston Area

If you or someone you love has been unfairly convicted of a crime, you have options to right that wrong. If you took your case to trial or a contested sentencing hearing, you can appeal and ask a higher court to review your case and overturn your conviction or sentence. Alternatively, you may be able to file a writ of habeas corpus, a legal action that can overturn your criminal conviction if your constitutional rights were violated.

Navigating these post-conviction legal avenues is no simple task. You need an attorney who is experienced with appeals and writs of habeas corpus. Stephen Aslett is one of the few Houston area defense attorneys who handles appeals and writs of habeas corpus and has gotten clients’ convictions reversed using both. He has argued before the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeal and is one of the few attorneys who is board certified in criminal law, a certification that only 1% of Texas attorneys have.

If you need your criminal conviction overturned, contact The Aslett Law Firm today for a free consultation.

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Focused on Justice, Dedicated to You

Stephen Aslett is here to help you get the results you need.

  • Results That Matter

    When reputations, freedoms, and futures are at stake, practical solutions and dedicated advocacy make all the difference. I am committed to helping my clients move forward with confidence after challenging circumstances.

  • Former Prosecutor’s Insight

    My years of experience as a Harris County felony prosecutor provide valuable insight into what works in criminal cases. This knowledge allows me to craft practical strategies designed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

  • Client-Focused Representation

    Every case is unique, which is why I take a personalized approach. By limiting the number of cases I handle at one time, my clients receive the attention and time necessary to build a defense strategy tailored to their situation.

  • Direct Attorney Access

    My clients work directly with me, ensuring clear communication and consistent support throughout the legal process. I never pass cases off to associates or assistants.

  • Writ granted, case dismissed and expunged State v. A.G. (writ of habeas corpus)
  • Dismissed State v. D.K. (writ of habeas corpus)
  • Writ granted and case dismissed State v. M.A. (writ of habeas corpus)
  • Writ of habeas corpus granted and case dismissed State v. K.R. (writ of habeas corpus)
  • Writ granted, case dismissed and expunged State v. S.S. (writ of habeas corpus)
  • Dismissed State v. A.P. (writ of habeas corpus)
  • Writ granted State v. A.B. (writ of habeas corpus)
  • Writ granted, case dismissed and expunged State v. M.O. (writ of habeas corpus)

    What Is an Appeal?

    An appeal is a request for a higher court to overturn your conviction or sentence because of some error that happened at your trial.

    Grounds for Appeal

    There are many arguments I can make to overturn your case on appeal, including:

    • Insufficient evidence to support the conviction
    • Ineffective assistance by your trial lawyer
    • Mistakes in the jury charge
    • Violations of your constitutional rights
    • Mistakes in evidentiary rulings by the judge

    The Appeals Process

    An appeal begins with me filing a notice of appeal. The court reporter then prepares the transcript, which your I review for the appeal. I then write a set of legal arguments, called a brief, for why your case should be overturn. The State then files its own brief arguing for why your conviction should be affirmed. After that, I file a reply brief responding to the State’s arguments.

    Sometimes the appeals court will hear oral argument in your case before issuing a decision. Most of the time, it doesn’t. After a long period of time—usually 18 months to 2 years—the appeals court issues a decision affirming or reversing your conviction.

    If you lose your appeal, I can ask Texas’s highest court for criminal cases—the Court of Criminal Appeals—to hear your case. If you lose there, or if the Court of Criminal Appeals refuses to hear your case, I can appeal your case up to the U.S. Supreme Court.

    • If you need a criminal defense attorney, this is the lawyer to call.
      - David B.
    • If I didn't have him representing me I'm certain that I would've been convicted on false charges.
      - Shaina W.
    • He got my son off a murder charge.
      - Cary W.

      Understanding Writs of Habeas Corpus

      A writ of habeas corpus is another potential option for post-conviction relief. A writ of habeas corpus challenges your conviction by arguing that your constitutional rights were violated.

      When Am I Eligible to File a Writ of Habeas Corpus?

      You can file a writ of habeas corpus after you’ve exhausted all your appeals. Claims you can raise in a writ of habeas corpus include:

      • Ineffective assistance of counsel
      • Involuntary plea
      • Illegal sentence
      • Actual innocence

      If you have an eligible claim, you generally only get one chance to file it, which is why it’s so important to hire a lawyer experienced with writs of habeas corpus.

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