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Ex Parte Jose Manuel Montejo Gomez

Citation: Not availableDocket: 04-22-00488-CR

Court: Court of Appeals of Texas; September 22, 2022; Texas; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Appellant Jose Manuel Montejo Gomez is granted a sixty-day extension to file his brief, now due by November 28, 2022, following an unopposed motion submitted before the original deadline of September 28, 2022. The court notes that further motions for extensions may be viewed unfavorably. The order is issued by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa, with the Clerk of Court, Michael A. Cruz, affirming the decision on September 22, 2022.

Legal Issues Addressed

Granting Extensions for Filing Briefs

Application: The court grants an extension to the appellant for filing his brief based on an unopposed motion submitted before the original deadline.

Reasoning: Appellant Jose Manuel Montejo Gomez is granted a sixty-day extension to file his brief, now due by November 28, 2022, following an unopposed motion submitted before the original deadline of September 28, 2022.

Judicial Authority and Confirmation

Application: The decision to grant the extension is affirmed by the Clerk of Court and issued by the presiding justice, highlighting the procedural authority in managing case timelines.

Reasoning: The order is issued by Justice Luz Elena D. Chapa, with the Clerk of Court, Michael A. Cruz, affirming the decision on September 22, 2022.

Judicial Discretion on Further Extensions

Application: The court indicates a potential unfavorable view on any further requests for extensions, exercising its discretion to limit delays in the proceedings.

Reasoning: The court notes that further motions for extensions may be viewed unfavorably.