Are all death penalty cases argued?
It has been the policy of the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to present oral argument to the Court of Criminal Appeals in all death penalty cases. The Court, following submission of the case after argument, will issue a written opinion either affirming (upholding) the conviction or reversing (overturning) the conviction, that is the finding of guilt and the death penalty assessed as punishment. The Court may also reverse only the death sentence and uphold the finding of guilt.
