What article states that a defendant in any criminal action has the right of appeal?

What article states that a defendant in any criminal action has the right of appeal?

• A. Article 44.01 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
• B. Article 44.03 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
• C. Article 44.02 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
• D. Article 44.04 of the Code of Criminal Procedure

Answer: (C)

In Texas criminal procedure, the right to appeal is granted by statute, and one article explicitly states that a defendant in a criminal action has this right. That article sets forth the fundamental right to appeal a final judgment or verdict in a criminal case, ensuring the defendant has a path to challenge the decision in a higher court and outlining the basic way to initiate that appeal. While the surrounding articles cover the mechanics and procedures of appealing (timing, records, etc.), the article that states the right itself is the one that confirms this right for the defendant.

In Texas criminal procedure, the right to appeal is granted by statute, and one article explicitly states that a defendant in a criminal action has this right. That article sets forth the fundamental right to appeal a final judgment or verdict in a criminal case, ensuring the defendant has a path to challenge the decision in a higher court and outlining the basic way to initiate that appeal. While the surrounding articles cover the mechanics and procedures of appealing (timing, records, etc.), the article that states the right itself is the one that confirms this right for the defendant.