Narrative Opinion Summary
This case involves a motion filed by Rickie Lee Allen, the Appellee, in the Court of Appeals for the Third Judicial District in Austin, Texas, seeking permission to file a supplemental brief and updated appendix in case No. 03-14-00066-CV. The underlying case stems from a murder conviction of Karra Trichele Allen, who fatally shot her husband on July 1, 2013, subsequently leading to her conviction for a first-degree felony under Texas Penal Code § 19.02(b)(1). The jury determined her guilt and confirmed the use of a firearm, resulting in a sentence of life imprisonment. The trial occurred in Llano County, Texas, with the defendant waiving legal counsel and being deemed mentally competent. Additionally, the Burnet County Court had previously granted Rickie Lee Allen’s motion for summary judgment, with costs assessed against Jacob Robert Allen. The Appellee's motion included evidentiary documents such as the order granting summary judgment and the judgment of conviction, seeking the court's approval for their inclusion. The case highlights procedural adherence, including attempts to confer with opposing counsel, and compliance with service requirements. The court's decision on the motion for the supplemental brief remains pending.
Legal Issues Addressed
Filing of Supplemental Briefs in Appellate Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellee sought permission to file a supplemental brief and updated appendix in the appellate court, aiming to include additional documents pertinent to the case.
Reasoning: Rickie Lee Allen, the Appellee, filed a Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Brief and Updated Appendix in the Court of Appeals for the Third Judicial District in Austin, Texas.
Murder Conviction and Sentencing under Texas Penal Code § 19.02(b)(1)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellant was convicted of murder, a first-degree felony, with the jury confirming the use of a firearm as a deadly weapon and sentencing the Appellant to life imprisonment.
Reasoning: The conviction, stemming from an incident on July 1, 2013, was for a first-degree felony under Texas Penal Code § 19.02(b)(1). The jury found the defendant guilty and confirmed the use of a firearm as a deadly weapon.
Procedural Compliance and Service of Documentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellee complied with procedural requirements by attempting to confer with opposing counsel and serving them with motion documents.
Reasoning: The filing includes a Certificate of Conference indicating attempts to communicate with the Appellants' counsel, but no responses were received. The Certificate of Service confirms that copies of the motion were sent to the opposing counsel via mail and fax.
Summary Judgment in Civil Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Burnet County Court granted the Appellee's motion for summary judgment, assessing court costs against one of the appellants.
Reasoning: Rickie Lee Allen's Traditional Motion for Summary Judgment was granted in full by the Burnet County Court on November 18, 2013, with court costs assessed against Jacob Robert Allen.