Wrongly Convicted Database Record
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Charge: |
Engaging in organized criminal activity |
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10 years |
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2017 |
U.S. State or Country of Crime: |
Texas |
County or Region of Crime: |
Gonzalez |
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Judicially Exonerated |
Summary of Case: |
"Ricky Thatcher was wrongly convicted of engaging in organized criminal activity in Gonzalez County, Texas. Thatcher was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He did not appeal his conviction. On February 15, 2017 the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Richard Jone's habeas corpus petition based on the fact the underlying felony was not listed in the statute." |
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"On February 15, 2017 the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Richard Jone's habeas corpus petition based on the fact the underlying felony was not listed in the statute." |
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Male |
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Information Source 1: |
"Ex Parte Thatcher, No. WR-86,153-01 (Tex. Court of Criminal Appeals 2-15-2017) (Erroneously convicted of crime under the statute.)" |
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