Prosecutor’s comments on defendant’s courtroom conduct

Commenting on the in-courtroom demeanor of a non-testifying defendant is an impermissible comment on material not in evidence. Sledge v. State, 2004 WL 438958 (Tex. App.–-Austin 2004).

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Federal Standards of Review

This is a great book that reviews federal district court and federal agency decisions. It describes and explains the standard of review that appellate courts will use in deciding various issues. It is written by Harry T. Edwards & Linda A. Elliot; Published by Thompson-West; ISBN 978-0-314-18809-0.

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