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Jonathan Rodriguez v. State

Citation: Not availableDocket: 13-18-00279-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; January 3, 2019; Texas; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

On July 27, 2018, the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth District of Texas issued an Order of Abatement regarding Jonathan Rodriguez's appeal to assess his right to appeal. Following a hearing and the trial court's findings of fact, the court has reinstated the case. Appellant Rodriguez is required to submit his brief within twenty days of the order's date. Failure to file the brief will result in the court proceeding with the appeal without it. The order is to be published in compliance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 47.2(b), and it was officially filed on January 4, 2019.

Legal Issues Addressed

Consequences of Non-compliance with Filing Deadlines

Application: If Jonathan Rodriguez fails to file his brief within the specified timeframe, the court will continue with the appeal process without it.

Reasoning: Failure to file the brief will result in the court proceeding with the appeal without it.

Filing Requirements for Appellant Briefs

Application: The appellant, Jonathan Rodriguez, is required to submit his brief within twenty days of the court's order reinstating the case.

Reasoning: Appellant Rodriguez is required to submit his brief within twenty days of the order's date.

Publication of Court Orders

Application: The court's order is to be published as per Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 47.2(b).

Reasoning: The order is to be published in compliance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 47.2(b), and it was officially filed on January 4, 2019.

Right to Appeal

Application: The appellate court assessed Jonathan Rodriguez's right to appeal following the issuance of an Order of Abatement.

Reasoning: On July 27, 2018, the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth District of Texas issued an Order of Abatement regarding Jonathan Rodriguez's appeal to assess his right to appeal.