Gary Holland v. The State of Texas

Summary

The Ninth Court of Appeals of Texas dismissed Gary Holland's interlocutory appeals because neither appeal arose from a final judgment or an appealable order. The court held that it lacked jurisdiction absent a statute authorizing an interlocutory appeal.

Holdings

1. The court of appeals lacked jurisdiction because Holland sought review of interlocutory orders before a final conviction, sentence, or other appealable order.
2. Holland did not establish that either interlocutory order was expressly appealable by statute.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court of appeals had jurisdiction to review Holland's interlocutory criminal appeals before a final judgment or sentence.
2. Whether either challenged trial-court ruling qualified as a statutorily authorized interlocutory appeal.

Disposition

dismissed