Narrative Opinion Summary
Jeremy Dion Washington's counsel filed a "Motion to Substitute Counsel of Record," indicating that Daucie Schindler from the Harris County Public Defender’s Office is now assigned to the case, replacing Mark Kratovil, who was initially appointed. The Court interprets this motion as a notice of appearance and grants it, directing the Clerk to update the docket to reflect Schindler as counsel. Mark Kratovil will remain as lead counsel until a new lead counsel is designated or a motion to withdraw is approved, in accordance with the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The order is signed by Judge Russell Lloyd on September 10, 2015.
Legal Issues Addressed
Interpretation of Motions as Notice of Appearancesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court treats the motion to substitute counsel as a notice of appearance, thereby granting the motion and instructing the Clerk to update the records accordingly.
Reasoning: The Court interprets this motion as a notice of appearance and grants it, directing the Clerk to update the docket to reflect Schindler as counsel.
Retention of Lead Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Until a new lead counsel is designated or a motion to withdraw is approved, the current lead counsel remains in position in compliance with procedural rules.
Reasoning: Mark Kratovil will remain as lead counsel until a new lead counsel is designated or a motion to withdraw is approved, in accordance with the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Substitution of Counselsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court addressed the procedure for substituting counsel of record, allowing the newly assigned counsel to take over representation while maintaining the original lead counsel until further changes are approved.
Reasoning: Jeremy Dion Washington's counsel filed a 'Motion to Substitute Counsel of Record,' indicating that Daucie Schindler from the Harris County Public Defender’s Office is now assigned to the case, replacing Mark Kratovil, who was initially appointed.