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Tommie Lee Williams, Jr. v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 12-14-00186-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; July 28, 2015; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court of Appeals for the 12th District of Texas has officially granted Tommie Lee Jr. Williams’ Pro Se Motion to Suspend Rule 9.3(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. This decision is documented in COA No. 12-14-00186-CR, originating from trial court number F12-24893-S, with the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas involved in the matter. The notice was filed on July 27, 2015, by Clerk Abel Acosta, and delivered via email to Clerk Cathy Lusk at the specified Tyler, Texas address.

Legal Issues Addressed

Pro Se Representation in Appellate Courts

Application: The case exemplifies the ability of individuals to file motions pro se, indicating recognition of self-representation rights in appellate proceedings.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the 12th District of Texas has officially granted Tommie Lee Jr. Williams’ Pro Se Motion to Suspend Rule 9.3(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Suspension of Appellate Procedure Rules

Application: The Court of Appeals has the authority to grant motions to suspend certain procedural rules upon request, as demonstrated by the granting of Tommie Lee Jr. Williams' motion.

Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the 12th District of Texas has officially granted Tommie Lee Jr. Williams’ Pro Se Motion to Suspend Rule 9.3(b) of the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure.