In re Robron Stevalle Charlvez Lewis

Summary

The Eighth Court of Appeals of Texas dismissed Robron Stevalle Charlvez Lewis’s pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that courts of appeals lack original habeas jurisdiction in criminal matters, including Lewis’s challenge to the $750,000 bond imposed in his capital-murder case.

Holdings

1. A Texas court of appeals lacks original habeas jurisdiction to consider a habeas petition arising from a criminal matter; its original habeas jurisdiction is limited to cases involving restraint for violation of an order, judgment, or decree entered by a trial court in a civil case.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Court of Appeals has original habeas jurisdiction to consider a petition arising from a criminal prosecution and challenging confinement and the amount of bond.
2. Whether the petition should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Disposition

dismissed