Jesus Manuel Farias v. the State of Texas

Summary

The Thirteenth Court of Appeals of Texas dismissed Jesus Manuel Farias's appeal for want of jurisdiction. The court relied on the trial court's certification that Farias had knowingly and voluntarily waived his right to appeal and counsel's failure to demonstrate otherwise.

Holdings

1. The appeal must be dismissed for want of jurisdiction because the trial court's certification did not show that Farias had a right to appeal, and no other basis for appellate jurisdiction was established.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court of appeals had jurisdiction over an appeal when the trial court certified that the defendant waived his right to appeal and the record did not otherwise establish a right of appeal.

Disposition

dismissed