Carsner v. Texas (original by presiding judge keller)
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Appellant Laura Carsner was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Appellant shot her mother and stepfather after a family dispute concerning visitation with appellant's minor daughter. The court of appeals held that she was entitled to a new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence. After its review, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals concluded that the court of appeals neglected to analyze two prongsof the applicable four-pronged test and to address the State’s arguments regarding those prongs. Consequently, it vacated the court of appeals’ decision and remand the case to that court for further consideration.
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