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Alexander Sterling Chinn v. The State of Texas
Date: 04-17-2021
Case Number: 14-20-00047-CR
Judge: Jerry Zimmerer
Court: Fourteenth Court of Appeals
Plaintiff's Attorney: Harris County District Attorney
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Appellant Alexander Sterling Chinn appeals the sentence assessed as a result
of his conviction for possession of more than 400 grams of a controlled substance.
See Tex. Health & Safety Code § 481.115. In a single issue on appeal appellant
asserts the trial court assessed an illegal sentence. As we explain more fully below
appellant's sentence is void because the trial court assessed a punishment that is
outside the statutory range
Houston, Texas - Criminal defense attorney represented Alexander Sterling Chinn with: Poss of a Controlled Substance
Appellant Alexander Sterling Chinn appeals the sentence assessed as a result
of his conviction for possession of more than 400 grams of a controlled substance.
See Tex. Health & Safety Code § 481.115. In a single issue on appeal appellant
asserts the trial court assessed an illegal sentence. As we explain more fully below
appellant's sentence is void because the trial court assessed a punishment that is
outside the statutory range
Outcome:
We therefore reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand for a new hearing on punishment only.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Alexander Sterling Chinn v. The State of Texas?
The outcome was: We therefore reverse the trial court’s judgment and remand for a new hearing on punishment only.
Which court heard Alexander Sterling Chinn v. The State of Texas?
This case was heard in Fourteenth Court of Appeals, TX. The presiding judge was Jerry Zimmerer.
Who were the attorneys in Alexander Sterling Chinn v. The State of Texas?
Plaintiff's attorney: Harris County District Attorney. Defendant's attorney: Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was Alexander Sterling Chinn v. The State of Texas decided?
This case was decided on April 17, 2021.