Ex Parte Leonard Barrientoz

MEMORANDUM OPINION No. 04-11-00688-CV EX PARTE Leonard BARRIENTOZ Original Habeas Corpus Proceeding 1 PER CURIAM Sitting: Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice Rebecca Simmons, Justice Marialyn Barnard, Justice Delivered and Filed: October 5, 2011 PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS DENIED On September 19, 2011, relator filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus, complaining Sheriff Amadeo Ortiz has failed to give him “good time” credit during his 180 day confinement after being held in contempt for failure to pay child support. However, a relator is not entitled to habeas corpus relief unless he was deprived of his liberty without due process of law, or if we conclude the judgment ordering him confined is void. See In re Alexander, 243 S.W.3d 822, 824 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2007, orig. proceeding). Relator has failed to meet his burden to show 1 This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2002-EM5-00414, in the 288th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, the Honorable Solomon J. Casseb, III presiding. 04-11-00688-CV he is entitled to habeas corpus relief. Accordingly, relator’s petition for writ of habeas corpus is DENIED. PER CURIAM -2-