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2019 Texas Statutes
Code of Criminal Procedure
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 38 - Evidence in Criminal Actions
Article 38.38. Evidence Relating to Retaining Attorney
Universal Citation: TX Code Crim Pro art 38.38 (2019)
Evidence that a person has contacted or retained an attorney is not admissible on the issue of whether the person committed a criminal offense. In a criminal case, neither the judge nor the attorney representing the state may comment on the fact that the defendant has contacted or retained an attorney in the case.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 318, Sec. 49, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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