11 Nov 2011
Unpublished Padilla retroactivity victory in Texas: Carpio-Cruz
"Juan Carpio-Cruz filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus, asserting that he was not told that pleading guilty to a drug offense would cause him to be deported. The trial court granted habeas relief, and the State appeals. We affirm." - Ex parte: Juan Carpio-Cruz, Nov. 9, 2011. [Hats off to Steve Spurgin of Marfa!]