Narrative Opinion Summary
John Thomas Crawford filed a notice of appeal on May 20, 2019, against his September 28, 2018 conviction for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. The Court of Appeals for the Second Appellate District of Texas expressed concerns regarding the timeliness of Crawford's appeal, as per Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 26.2(a). The court warned Crawford that failure to provide a timely response could lead to dismissal of the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. As no response was received, the court reaffirmed that, without a timely notice of appeal, it lacks jurisdiction to consider the case. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 43.2(f). The memorandum opinion was delivered on August 8, 2019.
Legal Issues Addressed
Dismissal of Appeal under Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 43.2(f)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal was dismissed due to the absence of a timely notice of appeal, in accordance with procedural rules governing appellate jurisdiction.
Reasoning: Consequently, the appeal was dismissed in accordance with Texas Rule of Appellate Procedure 43.2(f).
Jurisdictional Requirement of Timely Notice of Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court reaffirmed that without a timely notice of appeal, it lacks jurisdiction to consider the case, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.
Reasoning: As no response was received, the court reaffirmed that, without a timely notice of appeal, it lacks jurisdiction to consider the case.
Timeliness of Appeal under Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 26.2(a)subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court emphasized the necessity of filing a timely notice of appeal to establish jurisdiction, and highlighted the potential dismissal of an appeal if this requirement is not met.
Reasoning: The Court of Appeals for the Second Appellate District of Texas expressed concerns regarding the timeliness of Crawford's appeal, as per Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 26.2(a).