Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
Ex Parte Johnny Steptoe, Applicant
April 21, 20042004 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 667
Summary
The Court granted the applicant leave to file out-of-time petitions for discretionary review based on ineffective assistance of counsel, while dismissing his remaining claims. Justice Price concurred, rejecting laches, and Justice Cochran dissented, arguing laches should bar relief.