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Patrick Reville Dixon v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 03-04-00425-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; February 2, 2005; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin, has issued an order regarding the case of Patrick Reville Dixon vs. The State of Texas. The previous opinion and judgment dated January 21, 2005, have been withdrawn. Dixon's motion for an extension of time to file a pro se brief has been granted. The Bell County District Clerk, Shelia F. Norman, is instructed to provide Dixon with a copy of the appellate record if it has not yet been made available. Dixon is given until March 25, 2005, to submit his pro se brief or another written response to the brief submitted by his appointed counsel. The order is dated February 3, 2005, and is signed by Chief Justice Law and Justices B. A. Smith and Puryear, with a notation that it is not to be published.

Legal Issues Addressed

Deadline for Submission of Pro Se Brief

Application: The court sets a specific deadline of March 25, 2005, for the appellant to submit his pro se brief or other written responses.

Reasoning: Dixon is given until March 25, 2005, to submit his pro se brief or another written response to the brief submitted by his appointed counsel.

Granting of Motion for Extension of Time

Application: The appellant, Patrick Reville Dixon, is granted additional time to file a pro se brief, reflecting the court's allowance for extended preparation by the appellant.

Reasoning: Dixon's motion for an extension of time to file a pro se brief has been granted.

Non-publication of Court Order

Application: The court explicitly notes that the order is not to be published, indicating a limitation on its precedential or public availability.

Reasoning: The order is dated February 3, 2005, and is signed by Chief Justice Law and Justices B. A. Smith and Puryear, with a notation that it is not to be published.

Provision of Appellate Record

Application: The court orders the district clerk to provide the appellant with the appellate record, ensuring access to necessary documents for the preparation of his brief.

Reasoning: The Bell County District Clerk, Shelia F. Norman, is instructed to provide Dixon with a copy of the appellate record if it has not yet been made available.

Withdrawal of Previous Opinion and Judgment

Application: The court has withdrawn its previous opinion and judgment, indicating a reconsideration or correction of its prior decision.

Reasoning: The previous opinion and judgment dated January 21, 2005, have been withdrawn.