Narrative Opinion Summary
Counsel for appellant Amanda Lafferty filed a motion to withdraw, stating that Lafferty consents to this withdrawal and providing her last known address. The Court of Appeals for the Ninth District of Texas granted the motion, allowing counsel to withdraw as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5. Future notices regarding the appeal will be sent to Lafferty, who will proceed pro se at the provided address. Additionally, the Court granted an extension for Lafferty to file her brief, setting a new due date of May 6, 2013. The order was entered on April 4, 2013, and was issued by a panel including Justices Gaultney, Kreger, and Horton.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time for Filing Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted an extension for the appellant to file her brief, setting a new deadline for submission.
Reasoning: Additionally, the Court granted an extension for Lafferty to file her brief, setting a new due date of May 6, 2013.
Pro Se Representation Following Counsel Withdrawalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Following the withdrawal of her counsel, the appellant will represent herself in future proceedings and receive all notices at her last known address.
Reasoning: Future notices regarding the appeal will be sent to Lafferty, who will proceed pro se at the provided address.
Withdrawal of Counsel under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted the motion for withdrawal of counsel after confirming that the appellant consented to the withdrawal and provided her last known address.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Ninth District of Texas granted the motion, allowing counsel to withdraw as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 6.5.