Narrative Opinion Summary
Javier Noel Campos, the petitioner, requests an extension of sixty days to file a brief on the merits in his case against the State of Texas, referenced under cause numbers 01-13-00415-CR, 01-13-00416-CR, and 01-13-00417-CR. Campos filed a Petition for Discretionary Review on April 22, 2015, which was granted by the Court of Criminal Appeals on July 29, 2015. Currently representing himself pro se, Campos cites a lack of legal training and the need for additional time to research case law adequately to prepare his brief. He asserts that the motion is in the interest of justice and not intended to delay proceedings. Campos certifies that a copy of the motion has been sent to the State Prosecuting Attorney and the District Attorney for Harris County. He requests that the court file his motion and return a date-stamped copy for his records.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time to File Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioner, representing himself pro se, requested an extension of sixty days to file a brief on the merits of his case, citing lack of legal training and the necessity for additional time to conduct adequate legal research.
Reasoning: Campos cites a lack of legal training and the need for additional time to research case law adequately to prepare his brief.
Interest of Justicesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioner argues that the extension request is justified in the interest of justice and not intended to cause unnecessary delay.
Reasoning: He asserts that the motion is in the interest of justice and not intended to delay proceedings.
Petition for Discretionary Reviewsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Criminal Appeals granted the petitioner's request for a discretionary review, which initiated the current proceedings.
Reasoning: Campos filed a Petition for Discretionary Review on April 22, 2015, which was granted by the Court of Criminal Appeals on July 29, 2015.
Pro Se Representationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioner is representing himself in the proceedings and has taken steps to ensure compliance with procedural requirements, including notifying the relevant legal parties of his motion.
Reasoning: Currently representing himself pro se, Campos certifies that a copy of the motion has been sent to the State Prosecuting Attorney and the District Attorney for Harris County.