Texas statute

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.38 — Evidence relating to retaining attorney

Current through 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 38: EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL ACTIONS, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

Full text of Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.38

Statutory text current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Texas.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.38Primary source, current through the 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Evidence that a person has contacted or retained an attorney is not admissible on the issue of whether the person committed a criminal offense. In a criminal case, neither the judge nor the attorney representing the state may comment on the fact that the defendant has contacted or retained an attorney in the case.

Official sources

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 38.38 (official source deep link)
Official OLLS publication (Title download)

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