Narrative Opinion Summary
In the case of Injury to a Child, resulting in a 99-year sentence, the appellant, represented by her attorney, seeks an extension to file the Appellant's Brief. The original judgment in the 239th District Court of Brazoria County was rendered on November 10, 2014, with the brief initially due by April 8, 2015. The appellant requests a 40-day extension until May 18, 2015, citing the case's complexity, which includes a voluminous record of 16 volumes, and the attorney's demanding schedule involving other legal duties. No prior extension has been requested, and the motion is grounded on substantive reasons, including the attorney's engagement with other legal responsibilities and commitments in the Brazoria County judicial system. The motion for extension was properly served to the Criminal District Attorney's office to maintain procedural compliance. The court's decision on the requested extension will impact the appellant's ability to adequately prepare and submit a comprehensive brief addressing the issues raised in the appeal.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time for Filing Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: In this case, the appellant seeks an extension of time to file the Appellant's Brief due to the complexity of the case's record and the attorney's other professional obligations.
Reasoning: Bridget Renae Miller, through her attorney John J. Davis, requests an extension of time to file her Appellant's Brief in the case against The State of Texas... Miller seeks an extension until May 18, 2015, totaling 40 days.
Justification for Extension Requestssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The request for an extension is justified on the grounds of the case's complexity, which involves a substantial record, and the attorney's existing commitments.
Reasoning: The request is supported by the complexity of the case, which includes a record of 16 volumes... and the attorney's concurrent obligations.
Service of Motion to Opposing Partysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The motion for extension was duly served to the opposing party's legal representative to ensure procedural fairness.
Reasoning: The motion was served to the Criminal District Attorney's office in Brazoria County via facsimile on April 8, 2015.