Narrative Opinion Summary
Appellant Stephen Jonathon Vogt is involved in a legal case against the State of Texas, originating from the 290th Judicial District Court in Bexar County, Texas. The trial court number is 2009CR12648B, with Judge Melisa Skinner presiding. The appellant's brief was initially due on April 4, 2013, but an extension was granted until May 6, 2013. Vogt requested an additional sixty-day extension, which the court partially granted, setting the new deadline for June 3, 2013. The court emphasized that no further extensions will be granted unless extraordinary circumstances are demonstrated. Any future extension requests must include evidence of these extraordinary circumstances, details of the efforts made in preparing the brief, and a reasonable assurance that the brief will be submitted by the new deadline.
Legal Issues Addressed
Court's Discretion in Granting Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court exercised its discretion by partially granting an extension for the appellant's brief deadline, highlighting the importance of demonstrating extraordinary circumstances for any further extensions.
Reasoning: The court emphasized that no further extensions will be granted unless extraordinary circumstances are demonstrated.
Requirements for Requesting Further Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Future extension requests must be substantiated with evidence of extraordinary circumstances, specific details of the appellant's efforts in preparing the brief, and reasonable assurance of compliance with the new deadline.
Reasoning: Any future extension requests must include evidence of these extraordinary circumstances, details of the efforts made in preparing the brief, and a reasonable assurance that the brief will be submitted by the new deadline.