MEMORANDUM OPINION
No. 04-11-00599-CV
EX PARTE Roger P. PENA
Original Habeas Corpus Proceeding 1
PER CURIAM
Sitting: Catherine Stone, Chief Justice
Sandee Bryan Marion, Justice
Rebecca Simmons, Justice
Delivered and Filed: August 31, 2011
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS DENIED
On August 16, 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
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This proceeding arises out of Cause No. 2003-EM5-00001, in the 37th Judicial District Court, Bexar County,
Texas, the Honorable David A. Berchelmann presiding.
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he is entitled to habeas corpus relief. Accordingly, relator’s petition for writ of habeas corpus is
DENIED.
PER CURIAM
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