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Q: I turned in my appellate brief to First Court Of Appeals Harris county, Tx. Will court accept anymore documents.

Not new evidence but documented merits that support my vital truth and testimony towards the respondent?

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answered on Sep 3, 2023

You could file a letter of supplemental authority, especially if new case law has been decided since your briefing that might be relevant to the outcome.

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Q: In an appeal whàt does set for submission on briefs mean?

Agg. Assault with deadly weapon charge during trial my rights were violated

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Intermediate courts of appeals do not grant oral argument often, and if the briefing provides the facts and law needed to resolve the issues raised on appeal, they will set the case for submission on the briefs. Not setting for oral argument does not indicate which way they are leaning or whether... View More

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