S3 Eps 18: Inside the Court of Criminal Appeals with Judge Bert Richardson
The Dirty Verdict · 2025-07-13 · 48 min
Episode notes
In this episode of The Dirty Verdict , Peter Taaffe and Kyle Herbert sit down with Judge Bert Richardson of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals - Texas' highest criminal court - for a wide-ranging, insightful, and at times hilarious conversation. From the intricacies of writs and actual innocence rulings to statewide judicial campaigns and aerial photography, Judge Richardson shares a lifetime of experiences both inside and outside the courtroom. We explore the significance of wrongful convictions, the inner workings of Texas' criminal appellate system, the impact of politicizing the judiciary, and what it really means to be a judge in Texas today. Plus - yes - there's cake, gout, and an epic courtroom tour invite. Show Highlights: Amanda's Birthday Cake Saga: Episode 2 of the dessert-fueled tribute (and Karl's 10% increase in diabetes risk) ️ What Is the Court of Criminal Appeals?: The true role of Texas' highest criminal court and how it differs from the Supreme Court Judge vs.