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Cornwell, Robert William

Citation: Not availableDocket: PD-1501-14

Court: Texas Supreme Court; May 14, 2015; Texas; State Supreme Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Robert William Cornwell, the Appellant, requests permission from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to file a reply brief regarding his appeal. The motion states that he seeks thirty days to prepare this reply, specifically in response to new arguments presented by the State in their brief filed on May 11, 2015. Cornwell emphasizes the necessity of addressing these new arguments, as they were not previously raised, and contends that they are as meritless as earlier claims made by the State. He respectfully asks the court to grant this motion, setting a due date for the reply brief as June 13, 2015. The document is signed by his attorneys, Bruce Anton and Brett Ordiway, who also certify that copies of the motion were electronically served to the relevant district attorney's offices.

Legal Issues Addressed

Addressing New Arguments on Appeal

Application: The appellant emphasizes the need to address arguments not previously raised by the State, which he believes to be without merit.

Reasoning: Cornwell emphasizes the necessity of addressing these new arguments, as they were not previously raised, and contends that they are as meritless as earlier claims made by the State.

Motion for Leave to File a Reply Brief

Application: The appellant seeks the court's permission to file a reply brief to address new arguments presented by the State.

Reasoning: Robert William Cornwell, the Appellant, requests permission from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to file a reply brief regarding his appeal.

Service of Motion to Opposing Parties

Application: The appellant's attorneys certify that the motion was electronically served to the relevant district attorney's offices.

Reasoning: The document is signed by his attorneys, Bruce Anton and Brett Ordiway, who also certify that copies of the motion were electronically served to the relevant district attorney's offices.

Time Extension for Filing Legal Documents

Application: The appellant requests a thirty-day extension to prepare a reply brief in response to new arguments.

Reasoning: The motion states that he seeks thirty days to prepare this reply, specifically in response to new arguments presented by the State in their brief filed on May 11, 2015.