Narrative Opinion Summary
The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, granted Edward Rocha's second motion for an extension of time to file his appellate brief in case No. 04-19-00321-CR. Appellant's counsel, Donald B. Edwards, is required to submit the brief by December 18, 2019. The order stipulates that no further extensions will be allowed unless a timely motion is filed demonstrating extraordinary circumstances, detailing the efforts made in preparing the brief, and assuring the court that the brief will be completed by the new deadline. The court specifies that a heavy work schedule does not qualify as an extraordinary circumstance. The order is signed by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa and the court's clerk, Michael A. Cruz.
Legal Issues Addressed
Definition of Extraordinary Circumstancessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court clarified that a heavy work schedule does not constitute an extraordinary circumstance for the purposes of granting an extension.
Reasoning: The court specifies that a heavy work schedule does not qualify as an extraordinary circumstance.
Extensions of Time for Filing Appellate Briefssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court granted an extension for filing an appellate brief but imposed strict conditions for any future requests for extensions.
Reasoning: The Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas, granted Edward Rocha's second motion for an extension of time to file his appellate brief in case No. 04-19-00321-CR.
Requirements for Granting Further Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court set conditions for granting further extensions, emphasizing the need for demonstrating extraordinary circumstances and detailing efforts made in preparing the brief.
Reasoning: The order stipulates that no further extensions will be allowed unless a timely motion is filed demonstrating extraordinary circumstances, detailing the efforts made in preparing the brief, and assuring the court that the brief will be completed by the new deadline.