[erton1]

The trial judge granted a new trial in Sipe, and the 5th circuit affirmed that decision. In Ramos and Compean the trial judge denied the defendants motion for new trial and the defendants have appealed. So you are correct Sipe did go for review to the 5th circuit, only with the defendant in a more favorable position.

[calcowgirl]

This is to cross reference threads where other substantial discussions about transcripts have taken place,
particularly in the latter part of the threads:

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