1.14 – WAIVER OF RIGHTS. (a) The defendant in a criminal
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 1.14
Summary
This law allows defendants in criminal cases to waive certain legal rights, with specific restrictions for capital felony cases. It also states that failing to object to issues in an indictment before trial results in waiving those objections.
Defendants can waive rights in criminal prosecutions.
Capital felony defendants have restricted jury trial waivers.
Failure to object to indictment issues waives those rights.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's WAIVER OF RIGHTS. (a) The defendant in a criminal law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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