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4th Court’s 1/23/19 Opinions – 11 Civil & 5 Criminal

Jan 23, 20191 min read

4th Court’s 1/23/19 Opinions – 11 Civil & 5 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 11 civil cases & 5 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...

Parents’ Right to Counsel – SA Lawyer Article by Justice Rios

Michael Ritter

Jan 22, 20191 min read

Parents’ Right to Counsel – SA Lawyer Article by Justice Rios

This month in the San Antonio Bar Association‘s publication San Antonio Lawyer, Justice Irene Rios published an article on parents’ right...

Oral Argument at the 4th Court – Advisory for 1/24/19

Michael Ritter

Jan 19, 20190 min read

Oral Argument at the 4th Court – Advisory for 1/24/19

Appellate Considerations with a Transitioning Judiciary

Michael Ritter

Jan 16, 20191 min read

Appellate Considerations with a Transitioning Judiciary

Tomorrow, I will be presenting for SABA’s Brown Bag Lunch Series. The presentation will be at 12pm in Judge Jimenez’s courtroom on the...

4th Court’s 1/16/19 Opinions – 12 Civil & 10 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Jan 16, 20191 min read

4th Court’s 1/16/19 Opinions – 12 Civil & 10 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 12 civil cases & 10 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...

4th Court’s 1/9/19 Opinions – 6 Civil & 3 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Jan 9, 20191 min read

4th Court’s 1/9/19 Opinions – 6 Civil & 3 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 6 civil cases & 3criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them, visit:...

Investiture Ceremonies of Justice Watkins & Justice Rodriguez

Michael Ritter

Jan 5, 20191 min read

Investiture Ceremonies of Justice Watkins & Justice Rodriguez

This week, the 4th Court had investiture ceremonies for the two new justices: Justice Beth Watkins and Justice Liza A. Rodriguez. Justice...

4th Court’s 1/2/19 Opinions – 6 Civil & 4 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Jan 2, 20191 min read

4th Court’s 1/2/19 Opinions – 6 Civil & 4 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 6 civil cases & 4 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them, visit:...

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Requirements for Anders Briefs, 04-18-00475-CV, In re N.F.M.

Michael Ritter

Dec 19, 20181 min read

ALL HANDS ON DECK: Requirements for Anders Briefs, 04-18-00475-CV, In re N.F.M.

In In re N.F.M., the court addressed the requirements for briefs filed pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, in...

SPLIT DECISION–PROPERTY LAW: Execution of Correction Instruments, 04-17-00310-CV, Yates Energy Corp

Michael Ritter

Dec 19, 20181 min read

SPLIT DECISION–PROPERTY LAW: Execution of Correction Instruments, 04-17-00310-CV, Yates Energy Corp

In Yates Energy Corp. v. Broadway Nat’l Bank, the court addressed whether, under section 5.029 of the Texas Property Code, a party’s...

4th Court’s 12/19/18 Opinions – 20 Civil & 14 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Dec 19, 20181 min read

4th Court’s 12/19/18 Opinions – 20 Civil & 14 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 20 civil cases & 14 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...

4th Court’s 12/12/18 Opinions – 22 Civil & 12 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Dec 12, 20181 min read

4th Court’s 12/12/18 Opinions – 22 Civil & 12 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 22 civil cases & 12 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...

Oral Argument at the 4th Court – Advisory for 12/11/18

Michael Ritter

Dec 9, 20180 min read

Oral Argument at the 4th Court – Advisory for 12/11/18

4th Court’s 12/5/18 Opinions – 18 Civil & 18 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Dec 5, 20181 min read

4th Court’s 12/5/18 Opinions – 18 Civil & 18 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 18 civil cases & 18 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...

4th Court Briefing Attorney Opening – Justice Rebeca Martinez

Michael Ritter

Dec 1, 20181 min read

4th Court Briefing Attorney Opening – Justice Rebeca Martinez

The 4th Court is hiring a briefing attorney, who will work with Justice Rebeca Martinez. View the full job posting here:...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS–CRIMINAL LAW: Does a warrant to search a residence extend to a visitor’s pur

Michael Ritter

Nov 28, 20181 min read

FIRST IMPRESSIONS–CRIMINAL LAW: Does a warrant to search a residence extend to a visitor’s pur

In State v. Merritt, the 4th Court recently decided a case of first impression in Texas courts. Law enforcement officers obtained a valid...

4th Court’s 11/28/18 Opinions – 5 Civil & 4 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Nov 28, 20181 min read

4th Court’s 11/28/18 Opinions – 5 Civil & 4 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 5 civil cases & 4 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them, visit:...

The 4th Court’s 125th Anniversary Celebration

Michael Ritter

Nov 27, 20181 min read

The 4th Court’s 125th Anniversary Celebration

Today, the 4th Court celebrated its 125th Anniversary. The anniversary was commemorated with a proceeding held in Bexar County’s restored...

Oral Argument at the 4th Court – Advisory for 11/27/18

Michael Ritter

Nov 26, 20180 min read

Oral Argument at the 4th Court – Advisory for 11/27/18

4th Court’s 11/21/18 Opinions – 15 Civil & 3 Criminal

Michael Ritter

Nov 21, 20181 min read

4th Court’s 11/21/18 Opinions – 15 Civil & 3 Criminal

Today, the 4th Court issued opinions in 15 civil cases & 3 criminal cases. To see the full list of issued opinions or to read them,...