in Re Clifford A. Smith

Opinion issued March 10, 2006


 




 








In The

Court of Appeals

For The

First District of Texas

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NO. 01-06-00142-CR

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IN RE CLIFFORD A. SMITH, Relator





Original Proceeding on Petition for Writ of Mandamus




 

MEMORANDUM OPINION

               Relator, Clifford A. Smith, has filed in this Court a pro se petition for writ of mandamus asking that we order respondent to: quash the indictment in cause number 05CR1182 . We deny the petition.

               A writ of mandamus will issue to correct a clear abuse of discretion or the violation of a duty imposed by law when there is no adequate remedy at law. Canadian Helicopters Ltd. v. Wittig, 876 S.W.2d 304, 305 (Tex. 1994) (orig. proceeding). If the respondent trial court has a legal duty to perform a nondiscretionary act, the relator must make a demand for performance that the respondent refuses. Barnes v. State, 832 S.W.2d 424, 426 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 1992, orig. proceeding). The relator must also provide this Court with a sufficient record to establish his right to mandamus relief. Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 837 (Tex. 1992) (orig. proceeding).

               Relator has not provided us with a record that shows he filed any motions, requested relief from respondent, or served the respondent. See Tex. R. App. P. 52.3(j).

               Therefore, the petition for writ of mandamus is denied.

               IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court mail a copy of this order to Wayne Mallia, Judge, 405th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston, Texas, 77550.

               IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court mail a copy of this order to Kurt Sistrunk, Galveston County Criminal District Attorney, Galveston County Courthouse, 722 Moody Avenue, Suite 300, Galveston, Texas, 77550.

 

PER CURIAM

Panel consists of Chief Justice Radack, and Justices Jennings and Alcala.

Do not publish. Tex. R. App. P. 47.2(b).