Narrative Opinion Summary
On August 21, 2009, Juan Molina filed a petition for a writ of mandamus, alleging that the trial court had not ruled on his motion for DNA testing. The issue became moot when the trial court granted his motion on October 15, 2009. Consequently, the petition was denied as moot under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a). This memorandum opinion was delivered by a per curiam decision and is not intended for publication. The case originates from Cause No. 1987-CR-5143, State of Texas v. Juan Molina, in the 290th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, presided over by Judge Sharon MacRae.
Legal Issues Addressed
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Application: The mootness doctrine was applied when the issue in the petition for writ of mandamus became moot after the trial court ruled on the motion, resulting in the denial of the petition.
Reasoning: The issue became moot when the trial court granted his motion on October 15, 2009. Consequently, the petition was denied as moot under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 52.8(a).
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Application: This memorandum opinion, delivered per curiam, is not intended for publication, indicating it is not to be used as precedent or widely disseminated.
Reasoning: This memorandum opinion was delivered by a per curiam decision and is not intended for publication.