Narrative Opinion Summary
On August 19, 2022, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas addressed appellants Lee Roy Chany's request for an extension of time to file his brief in cases No. 05-22-00168-CR and No. 05-22-00169-CR. The court granted Chany's third motion for an extension, allowing his brief to be considered as filed on the date of the order. The order was signed by Justice Erin A. Nowell.
Legal Issues Addressed
Extension of Time to File Briefsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court of Appeals granted the appellant's third request for an extension to file his brief, demonstrating the court's discretion in allowing additional time under certain circumstances.
Reasoning: The court granted Chany's third motion for an extension, allowing his brief to be considered as filed on the date of the order.
Judicial Discretion in Granting Extensionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Justice Erin A. Nowell exercised judicial discretion in signing the order that permitted the appellant's brief to be accepted despite previous deadlines.
Reasoning: The order was signed by Justice Erin A. Nowell.