Narrative Opinion Summary
Oscar Davila, an inmate at McConnell Unit, has submitted a request to Troy C. Bennett, Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals, regarding the status of his Petition for Discretionary Review (PDR) in Cause No. 1322703 from the 263rd District Court of Harris County, Texas. He inquires whether the PDR has been received from his attorney, Ms. Sarah V. Wood, Assistant Public Defender. Davila expresses gratitude for the Clerk's attention to his matter and requests a prompt response concerning the status of his PDR. He concludes the letter with a respectful closing. The document was received in the Court of Criminal Appeals on June 15, 2015, and a copy was sent to the Clerk.
Legal Issues Addressed
Communication with Legal Representativessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case demonstrates the process by which an inmate communicates with their legal representative and the court regarding the submission of legal documents.
Reasoning: He inquires whether the PDR has been received from his attorney, Ms. Sarah V. Wood, Assistant Public Defender.
Procedural Actions by Court Clerkssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The document highlights the procedural role of the Court Clerk in receiving and processing legal correspondence and inquiries.
Reasoning: The document was received in the Court of Criminal Appeals on June 15, 2015, and a copy was sent to the Clerk.
Right to Inquiry on Petition Statussubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: An inmate is entitled to inquire about the status of their Petition for Discretionary Review and expects a response from the Court Clerk.
Reasoning: Oscar Davila, an inmate at McConnell Unit, has submitted a request to Troy C. Bennett, Clerk of the Court of Criminal Appeals, regarding the status of his Petition for Discretionary Review (PDR) in Cause No. 1322703 from the 263rd District Court of Harris County, Texas.