Post by pavel on Jan 24, 2016 1:24:45 GMT -6
An appeal by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is seeking to dismiss charges that he violated state securities laws, will extend at least into spring, with a strong chance of a ruling being delayed until summer or later.
The Dallas-based 5th Court of Appeals has given Paxton’s lawyers until Feb. 22 to file a brief arguing why they believe the felony charges should be thrown out.
Prosecutors will have until March 14 to counter the arguments.
This type of pretrial appeal is expedited under state law, making it less likely that either side will seek a deadline extension.
Read more: www.statesman.com/news/news/ken-paxton-appeal-to-stretch-into-spring-if-not-lo/nqBK7/
The Dallas-based 5th Court of Appeals has given Paxton’s lawyers until Feb. 22 to file a brief arguing why they believe the felony charges should be thrown out.
Prosecutors will have until March 14 to counter the arguments.
This type of pretrial appeal is expedited under state law, making it less likely that either side will seek a deadline extension.
Read more: www.statesman.com/news/news/ken-paxton-appeal-to-stretch-into-spring-if-not-lo/nqBK7/