Alcorta v. Texas

353 U.S. 972 Court SCOTUS Decision date 1957-05-27 Docket No. 744 English

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No. 744,

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Alcorta v. Texas.

Motion for stay of execution of the death sentence granted. Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for writ of certiorari to the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

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granted.

Petitioner pro se. Will Wilson, Attorney General of Texas, George Blackburn, Assistant Attorney General, and Felix H. Garcia for respondent.