Sam Houston State University

10th Court of Appeals Visits SHSU

The 10th Court of Appeals will hear arguments on the possession of marijuana, a wrongful death, a university’s alleged student code of conduct rule violation, and trade secret violations during their annual appearance on the Sam Houston State University campus.

Sponsored by SHSU’s Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics, the three-judge panel will hear four cases on Wednesday (April 1), beginning every hour (except from noon to 1 p.m.) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Beto Criminal Justice Center’s Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom.

“This is a great opportunity for students, staff, and local residents to see the courts in action,” said LEAP director Mike Yawn.

The 10th Court of Appeals is comprised of Chief Justice Tom Gray, of Waco, who also is an SHSU College of Business Administration alumnus; Justice Rex D. Davis, of Waco; and Justice Al Scoggins, of Ennis. 

The cases, which last approximately 50 minutes each, include the following civil and criminal issues:

10 a.m.: the legality of a game-warden search and the possession of marijuana

11 a.m.: a wrongful death, stemming from an altercation with bouncers at a topless club

1 p.m.: an alleged rule violation of the student code of conduct by Texas A&M University

2 p.m.: trade secret violations in the timber industry

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 10:00am to 2:00pm

Beto Criminal Justice Center’s Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom Beto Criminal Justice Center, 816 17th St, Huntsville, TX 77340

Event Type

Lecture, Open to the Public

Departments

College of Criminal Justice, Center for Law, Engagement, And Politics (LEAP)

Website

http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/art...

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