Narrative Opinion Summary
A notice of substitution of attorney has been filed in the Court of Appeals of Texas, First Judicial District, regarding the case involving appellant Alton Joseph Jolivet, Jr. Melissa Martin replaces Mark Kratovil as the attorney of record for the appellant. The notice is submitted by Alexander Bunin, Chief of the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, and includes Melissa Martin's contact information as the new attorney. The document also contains a certificate of service, indicating that the motion was electronically served to the Harris County District Attorney's office on August 21, 2015.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certificate of Service Requirementsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The filing of the substitution notice includes a certificate of service to ensure that all parties are informed of the change in representation.
Reasoning: The document also contains a certificate of service, indicating that the motion was electronically served to the Harris County District Attorney's office on August 21, 2015.
Role of Public Defender in Legal Representationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Chief of the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, Alexander Bunin, is involved in the substitution process, indicating the public defender's role in managing appellant's legal representation.
Reasoning: The notice is submitted by Alexander Bunin, Chief of the Harris County Public Defender’s Office, and includes Melissa Martin's contact information as the new attorney.
Substitution of Attorney in Appellate Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant's representation in the appellate court is officially changed from Mark Kratovil to Melissa Martin, as filed in the notice of substitution of attorney.
Reasoning: A notice of substitution of attorney has been filed in the Court of Appeals of Texas, First Judicial District, regarding the case involving appellant Alton Joseph Jolivet, Jr.